It doesn’t get more basic than a date night at an Apple Orchard, but I don’t even care. Ever since Kyle and I discovered Small’s Fruit Farm located about 35 minutes northeast of Omaha 2 years ago, we’ve turned it into a tradition. There’s a nostalgia I love about pulling up to the grounds that takes me back to going to similar spots with my family as a kid. Despite being able to see downtown Omaha from the top of the Loess Hills, you feel like you’re hundreds of miles away from the busiest of life and it’s the most peaceful feeling. Always trying to go on off-peak times, we headed towards Small’s Friday evening after work and were one of only 2 couples on the back orchard. We brought along our own basket, snagged a ladder, and started down the aisles. The lighting was perfect, the air was cool and crisp, and the apple trees were still filled with thousands of options! I’m a fan of all kinds of apples but always find myself picking the perfect reds while Kyle goes for the lighter options and usually ends up climbing way up high to make his selections. We try to divide & conquer the best trees, but I tend to let him carry the basket! 🙂
A bit unsure of how the weather would feel up in the hills, especially once the sun started to set, I topped one of the most comfy of plaid shirts with a vest I picked up while in Minneapolis. The combo ended up being perfect to not only keep me warm but also keep some of the nasty mosquitoes at bay! Finally getting to test out my duck boots in the outdoors, I was so happy with the way they fit and how easily they trekked through the tall grasses, mud, and hills! {These Sperry’s come in TONS of colors & are a MUST for this Fall/Winter} For the most part I am a city girl through-and-through, however I thoroughly enjoying letting the small amount of country I have inside out every once in a while. I thrive off the hustle & bustle of daily life but being away from it all definitely has it’s positives!
I’m now off to bake the next few days away with the 20+ lbs. of apples (see the picture below–I promise it wasn’t photo shopped or edited at all!!!) we picked! Here are a few of the recipes I’ll be using: Applesauce, Pie, Crisp, Fritters, & Cake!
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