Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Pretzel Pumpkins and Boa Vista Orchards

As most that read this blog have figured out we like to make treats at our house. These are some of the easiest treats you can make. Most of ours did not really end up looking like pumpkins as my daughter Kaelin made all but a few by herself. They are something that anyone over the age of about 3 can do by themselves and that makes a perfect project for when Mom or Dad are busy making dinner. You can also add other candies if you chose to.

Items Needed

  • Orange Food Coloring
  • White Almond Bark
  • Small Pretzels 
  • Green M&M's

Directions

  1. Separate the green M&M's from the rest of them. Set aside.
  2. Melt almond bark
  3. Color to desired level of orange
  4. Dip the pretzel in the almond bark until fully covered
  5. Add the green M&M as the stem
  6. Allow to cool
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Boa Vista Orchards
 
October not only means Halloween and changing leaves it's Apple Hill season.We live close enough to make weekly trips for produce and a picnic. While most do not have the luxury of living 10 minutes away so a weekly visit will be excessive for most. My usual go to is Boa Vista Orchards. This is not to say it's the biggest or the best as there are many farms and orchards in the Apple Hill area, each filling a unique niche. There are some where you pick your own, others with hay rides, some have large craft exhibits others are only produce. 

Boa Vista is a favorite of ours for it's convenience. It is one of the closest to Placerville and is very easy to get in and out of. There are several craft booths if that's your thing as well as a small deli with lunch items. The store is open year round with local produce and stocks everything people have grown accustomed to at Apple Hill. Carmel Apples, doughnuts, pies and cider are among all the yummy goodness you will find. 

Our girls love picnic time at Boa Vista. They have a nice picnic area across from the store located next to the pumpkin patch. Thankfully Kaelin and Leah enjoy the simple things, picking their own apples is a big deal and they always look forward to it.  Week days are much better for visiting than the weekends but if that's not possible pack a lunch and make the best of it.

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