Not much sign of any autumnal weather here yet (I'm in no rush) but we marked the beginning of fall with an apple picking trip today. 32lbs of apples (a mix of Courtland, McIntosh and Spartan) ready for some sauce making. I'm also canning tomatoes again this week - I'm looking forward to filling a shelf or two with some homemade goodness - I take my role of domestic goddess very seriously these days!
September 23, 2011
I never would have guessed that pigs could look so sweet! Makes me want to name one of them Wilbur.
With that many apples, I hope you have an apple peeler!
Posted by: Laura | September 23, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Such lovelies. I'm in no hurry, but I do love this time of the year.
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | September 24, 2011 at 03:59 AM
32lb of apples? Blimey. The only time I've seen that many was one year when we went to a cider making party - lots of fun but I declined to taste the unfermented juice having seen the state of the equipment the apples were pulped and juiced in ...
Posted by: dottycookie | September 24, 2011 at 04:12 AM
I love it too, but am enjoying the Indian summer we're having!
Posted by: Lina | September 24, 2011 at 03:17 PM
It is rather a lot! I'm having a canning morning with some friends next week and I'm trying to work out how much we'll be able to make given that I only have 4 rings on my oven! I might have to fire up the BBQ too!
Posted by: Lina | September 24, 2011 at 03:19 PM
The piggies were really cute! I don't have a peeler but I have a great corer/slicer gadget and lots of friends willing to peel!
Posted by: Lina | September 24, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Apple picking and autumnal canning sounds delightful!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | September 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM
You'll be peeling in your sleep after preparing so many apples! I made an apple cake today with some windfalls from the garden, a lovely taste of autumn.
Posted by: French Knots | September 25, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Those pumpkins are huge and this piggies so cute . Good luck with all that peeling .
Posted by: periwinkle | September 25, 2011 at 04:10 PM
apple, pumpkins, etc...all those thig you enjoy i love them too.
fall is such a wonderful time to be outdoor.
just discover your blog tonight and enjoying your photos. thanks.
coco
Posted by: coco | October 14, 2011 at 07:55 AM