Family and friends....all coming together to make apple cider! It's a long and tedious process and also time consuming and exhausting! However, also enjoyable because you get the chance to laugh and talk with those you love!
We started in the evening...when everyone was done work. We all brought stuff for supper and people ate when they could. Hehe....my hubby is barking orders at his little bro in the pic below...;o) (But they "bark" all in fun!)
We worked into the night...I was there for over 4 hrs....but my legs were killing me and I needed to come home...I also needed to bring the kids home and put them to bed. As of right now (It's 9pm here) they are still making cider!
My mom and my SIL's mom pouring into jugs. I did this a while too...till my mama showed..then she started that while I wiped all the jugs clean and put the lids on!
Here are a few half gallons we did. We also did gallon jugs. They sell soooo fast at the fall festival! This was just when we first started...by the time I left..we had done a TON!
A break and some chit chat....
My lil helper! ;O)
As I am taking pics of everything...I realized that it doesn't even seem as though I am there...there are no pics of me! LOL....so Madelyn and I took a quick pic together at the sinks!
Everyone worked (and some are still working) soooo hard! We do it every year...and although exhausting (and sticky!!!)...it is a rewarding experience! Isn't that apple press so neat? I hope you have enjoyed seeing one of our family traditions! Thank you for sharing in it with me...and all you locals who are reading...I hope you will come out to the festival on Saturday and buy some of this cider! It is deeeeelicious!!! xoxo
How neat is that! Do you sell your family cider? Looks like it was a lot of work but fun too!!
ReplyDeleteSoak your legs in nice relaxing bath!!
God bless,
Amy
Wow...that is pretty cool! I've never seen anyone do that before....I bet they had alot of fun mixed in with the work and that it will be very rewarding!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall!
Tammy
Wish I lived closer...I'd buy some cider!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have such wonderful memorable family times...your kids will always remember these things!
Take care
Marion
Yum!! That looks delish. Kelli,Ian and I (and the kids) are going to try and make it out Saturday. See you there.
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!!! Can't wait to hear how the festival goes!
ReplyDeleteThat is the neatest family tradition, Katy! It looks like everyone had fun and I'm sure the apple cider will be enjoyed on many cool evenings!
ReplyDelete~Kelli
Whoa! You're NOT going to tell me that alllllllllllllll of those apples grew somewhere in your garden? It must be...........huge?! ;)
ReplyDeleteWe'd be happy overhere if we had one tree that would fit.. *lol* You Americans have too much space on your hands, hehe
greetings from holland!
i thought about coming out... but stayed home to take care of the kiln.
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary!!!
What a neat tradition!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks like so much fun, treasure these moments:)
ReplyDeleteRondell
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like FUN!!
Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really messy and long process but it's worth it! Apple Cider is soooo yummy!
Have a great day!
Leslie
What a fun time, Katy! I love all of the photos - and I could seriously dive into the computer and taste it all. I wish! :o) (PS - Love those camo pants! Grace used to have a camo onesie with lace on the butt, LOL)
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Ooooh that looks like so much fun, Katy!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a press.... I have 4 bags of apples sitting in my kitchen and me wondering what to do with them. Pies? stack cakes? Or just drying them? Hmmm... decisions, decisions... LOL
How cool looks like fun. Sure wish we could come to the fall festival. Dont have to much fun without us! Blessings, Karen
ReplyDeleteyou know it's fall, when it's time to juice the apples. i don't know if the process is any different than just juice but we are juicing apples today. our juicer is electric and sits on the counter. we plan to make 6 half gallons for the freezer. i filter it twice through cheesecloth. we'll make a gallon for the fridge. then next month, the pears will be ready and we'll make a pear/apple mix and some pear honey. it is good--no GREAT to have family traditions that the whole group can enter into and pass down to the next generation. now that is americana!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love how you all jump in to help out!!! I hope you get bring some home!!! Have a fabulous day my friend!!xoxo Wendy
ReplyDeleteKaty, thanks for sharing. Living i Kansas, I have never seen an apple press in action. they are usually in an antique shop. How cool to see your family put one to work and share the experience. What old fashion fun! Dawn
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary!! have a great day:)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tradition. that looks like so much work. But anything worth having is usually worth working for. I would love to taste it. Have a great day. Julie
ReplyDeleteThose are the days that your kids will remember forever, Katy... I hope the festival goes very well!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! That looks yummy! I would love to have a taste. :) Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a note! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I bet that cider is so good. A warm cup of that by the fire in the winter is probably worth the work!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was aot of fun! and work! That cider press looks really neat!! Love the pi9cs too!! Thanks for sharing!!Blessings!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, arent you 2 just the cutest!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her hair:) Mmmmm, ya got me craving cider now!
Have a GREAT weekend,
Jenn