Back in September Clare and I were spending the weekend in the North Georgia Mountains. The weather had turned cooler and the sky was clear blue and cloudless. We started thinking about how much we love Fall, and, more importantly, what should be the focus of our Fall Newsletter.

As we were riding around Ellijay we saw that the apples were just coming to market. We stopped and sampled what was available bought some incredible Mutsu apples from a nearby orchard. This was to become the inspiration for this season's celebration.

We have one page devoted to America's best selling apples, with pictures, descriptions and uses. Another page is filled with some delicious apple recipes. We have recipes for apple drinks and a page about hiking safety thrown in for good measure.

Enjoy the crisp air, and the beautiful leaves and America's favorite fruit!
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For any newsletter dedicated to apples, of course you have to start at the source, with the forbidden fruit itself. In this section we have a list of the most popular apple varieties in America. From Golden Delicious to Fuji to Winesap, improve your apple IQ by clicking on the above link.
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between a cobbler, a crisp and a pandowdy? Well, wonder no more. Check out these and other delicious apple recipes, like deep dish apple pie and caramel apples, by clicking the above link.
There is more to apples than just pies and sauce. Click on the link above to find out how to make your own apple cider and apple juice. For the sophisticated adults we have a recipe for an appletini martini, and a Calvados Sidecar using this delicious apple brandy from France.
With Halloween right around the corner we have prepared a list of games with harvest in mind. Of course everyone has heard of bobbing for apples, but what about a corn shucking race, or a wheelbarrow race with real wheelbarrows? Click on the above link to view our suggestions and get the rules for each competition.
The Fall season is a great time to take a hike! Literally. The weather has cooled and the leaves are beginning to change. In this section of the newsletter we give you some hiking tips to make this family experience safe and enjoyable.