The apple is Mother Nature's last hurrah before winter's frost. And for many, fall apple picking is what food writer Molly O'Neill calls a "ritual of remembering." It's about recalling where our food comes from and reconnecting with the past.
I spent the morning with Evan Milburn of Milburn Orchards in Elkton, Md., and coaxed a few of his apple secrets.
I also tried to sweet talk Milburn into giving up his recipe for his famous apple cider doughnuts.
I spent the morning with Evan Milburn of Milburn Orchards in Elkton, Md., and coaxed a few of his apple secrets.
I also tried to sweet talk Milburn into giving up his recipe for his famous apple cider doughnuts.
That Evan is one smart cookie. He wasn't biting.
But he graciously let me watch the early morning doughnut making process. The doughnuts are made with Milburn's own homemade cider, which is pressed from the orchard's sweet and tart apples.
But he graciously let me watch the early morning doughnut making process. The doughnuts are made with Milburn's own homemade cider, which is pressed from the orchard's sweet and tart apples.
The aroma of frying doughnuts is what dreams are made of.
If you never had an warm, cinnamon-sugar coated apple cider doughnut from Milburn's - and believe me, you won't be able to stop at just one - you don't know what you're missing.
If you never had an warm, cinnamon-sugar coated apple cider doughnut from Milburn's - and believe me, you won't be able to stop at just one - you don't know what you're missing.
Go. Right now. Or at least very soon. Doughnut production ends in November.
6 comments:
Milburn's donuts are the absolute best, and you're right, you can't eat just one. I have to say their apple picking leaves a lot to be desired tho. What a hokey, expensive experience. Linvilla Orchards is the same way. Does anyone have any suggestions where to pick apples in a traditional, old fashioned way, without all the hype of these other 2 places? Woodwards on Kennett Pike is long gone but that's the kind of place I'm wishing for.
Fifer Orchard in Wyoming has U-Pick apples, and is not hokey at all. A great orchard and a beautiful place in Kent County.
Milburn donuts are the absolute best ever. I am going afterwork to pick some up.
For u-pick apples and other fruits (and veggies) try Moods Farm Market on Rt 77 south of Mullica Hill, NJ. Another great farm market with apple cider doughnuts and their own cider. Go to web site for more information and directions: www.moodsfarmmarket.com
i used to live on barkstadle road whne i was younger and i rember always every fall ant least a few times am month goign in th car with my family to get the donuts at milburn it was a tradion to eat them i have not had one in a long time but i think i may have to get my dad to go wiht me for some of my childhood favorites .
Any U Pick's closer to New Castle County than the ones already mentioned??
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