Weekend Update
September 24th, 2007I felt a little better on Sunday, so Cassidy and I spent the day shopping, with no real goal in mind, other than using my JoAnn flyer coupon. We started at TJ Maxx however, where I ended up purchasing a Lodge cast iron skillet for 9.99. Not a huge discount, but I didn't have to pay shipping either, and that is good.
At JoAnn, I couldn't think of anything to use my coupon on except for a new knitting book, (and what has happened to JoAnn's book selection? They had nothing worth buying.) So I used it on the October issue of Real Simple, a magazine I always want to buy, but never want to spend the four dollars and fifty cents on. Well color me hooked. I.need.a.subscription. Cassidy and I also picked out some flower shaped fondant cutters to use as veggie cutters for her lunchbox (at 2.50 for the set, its much cheaper than spending 9.99 on eBay and paying shipping from Japan!)
But the highlight of my day.. finding Honeycrisp apples at P&C for 1.99/lb. We found some at Wegmans on Saturday too (and I did buy 2 at 2.99/lb) They were large.. and goooood.. but I didn't feel comfortable buying too many at that price. As it was, 2 of those large Honeycrisps cost over three bucks! But back to P&C.. I bought a whole bag.. and man am I enjoying them. This discovery comes during a week when I was feeling particularly homesick for Madison.
But Honeycrisps are from Minnesota you say? Well.. a yearly ritual when we were living in Madison, was watching every day this time of year for the huge "HONEYCRISPS ARE HERE!" sign in front of Brennan's on Northport Drive. It was one of the first signs of Autumn's arrival for me.
Now I'm sure for the past few years that we've lived in New York, I've just "missed" the short period of time when Honeycrisps seem to be available. Or maybe I wasn't looking in the right place, (or subconsciously, not looking at all.) In any case, I've eaten three since Saturday.. and I'll likely have another at some point today. But one things for sure.. I need to get back over there and buy several pounds worth and stock the fridge (they can last up to 6 months in the fridge - good thing the new fridge has all that extra space!)
So if you've never had a honeycrisp apple.. get your fanny to the market to get some before they're all gone. You won't be sorry.
Around a year ago on this day..
- Quick update.. I'm home - 2006
September 24th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
No and I didn’t know apples could last 6 months in a fridge either.
Joann’s knitting section has gone to the birds. What a paltry selection of knitting needles.
My mom gets real Simple. She loves it.
September 24th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
Carla - there is a farm stand on the way to Cortland (Preble exit past the strawberry farm and Rep Theater with big bags of honey crisps for low $$. I’ll call you before I go and see if you want some.
Joe is totally hooked too…
September 25th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
I was just at Anderson’s Farm Market and I believe he was charging 69 cents a pound for the honeycrisps. He has the best and freshest stuff around. Definitely worth the trip. And if you go when it’s not busy, Mr. Anderson will chat for a long time about everything.
September 26th, 2007 at 6:11 am
I HOPE I didn’t miss the honeycrisps here in Vermont! Now that you mention it I remember seeing a sign but it was several weeks ago. Ack!
Must. Get. To. Orchard.
Happy anniversary, by the way!
September 26th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Oooooooh fresh apples! I haven’t had a honeycrisp though. Save me some. We will be up there in 2 weeks. Can’t wait to get to NY…cool air, apples,etc. Yea! I really want to find an apple orchard close by to take the kids apple picking while we are up there. Any suggestions?
September 26th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Our favorite orchard is Leubner’s Apple Farm on Whiting Rd. in Elbridge. They have several varieties even though it’s a small place. They are very kid friendly with a play area and some animals to see. No Honeycrisps though.