Nice change of pace. We love going to Farmer's Markets. Even though we can get fresh produce and baked goods locally, it's fun to sample other places. We love going to Union Square Market. West Windsor has a great farmer's market on Saturdays. Marlboro has a small market on Sundays from June to October.
As for pies, my mother use to make blueberry pie. Sadly, it wasn't very good. The filling was good, but her crust lacked the consistency that lard provides to pie crusts. Her cheesecake and apple strudel were much better.
We've been shopping at Delicious Orchards for more than 40 years. In 1976, I was building in Hillsborough Township. I told the owner of the Hillsborough Deli that I was building a house in Marlboro. He got excited and told me I would be near Delicious Orchards and that he would drive an hour to get there. Well he was right about the place. They make some good pies, and a few that aren't as good. Their pecan pie and pumpkin pies are delicious, and before Thanksgiving, people pre-order pies and line up to pick them up. Some of their other baked goods are also tasty, but their breads are vile. No crust. As my parents used to say, their breads have a "goyishe ta'am." As for their produce, no place has such a broad selection. We go there often.
The closest we got to a farm to table experience growing up was Schieferstein's in Clark. Later, my young family in Princeton gravitated to Terhine Orchards, with their petting animals, hay rides, and wonderful pies. To this day, if I'm nearby I must stop by for a couple of pies and apple cider donuts. They are wonderful gifts.
Nice piece as usual Alan!! As a kid, we used to go almost exclusively to Geiger’s in Westfield for our Holiday pies…… I am assuming they are no longer in business?? My favorite pies are 2 that unfortunately did not get a mention in your piece. Non-traditional but nonetheless very tasty pies in their own right….. the Mud Pie and the lower caloric Hair Pie!!! Enjoy everyone!
As always you value add to the conversation with detail and personal anecdotes.. Deeply appreciated and always brings a smile to my face.. Thanks... and i will go back for the pecan and pumpkin pie...
sorry I missed out on the great pie debate, seeing as you PROMISED me apple pie to try and respond for your post. considering you know I leave work as 12, I wonder if you did it on purpose... I'm sure it was lovely even though I am not a fan of "soft, squishy crust"
You are getting too close for comfort of being politically incorrect for the area that you come from.
Nice change of pace. We love going to Farmer's Markets. Even though we can get fresh produce and baked goods locally, it's fun to sample other places. We love going to Union Square Market. West Windsor has a great farmer's market on Saturdays. Marlboro has a small market on Sundays from June to October.
As for pies, my mother use to make blueberry pie. Sadly, it wasn't very good. The filling was good, but her crust lacked the consistency that lard provides to pie crusts. Her cheesecake and apple strudel were much better.
We've been shopping at Delicious Orchards for more than 40 years. In 1976, I was building in Hillsborough Township. I told the owner of the Hillsborough Deli that I was building a house in Marlboro. He got excited and told me I would be near Delicious Orchards and that he would drive an hour to get there. Well he was right about the place. They make some good pies, and a few that aren't as good. Their pecan pie and pumpkin pies are delicious, and before Thanksgiving, people pre-order pies and line up to pick them up. Some of their other baked goods are also tasty, but their breads are vile. No crust. As my parents used to say, their breads have a "goyishe ta'am." As for their produce, no place has such a broad selection. We go there often.
The closest we got to a farm to table experience growing up was Schieferstein's in Clark. Later, my young family in Princeton gravitated to Terhine Orchards, with their petting animals, hay rides, and wonderful pies. To this day, if I'm nearby I must stop by for a couple of pies and apple cider donuts. They are wonderful gifts.
thanks for participating sir and thanks for the telling us about Terhine...
Nice piece as usual Alan!! As a kid, we used to go almost exclusively to Geiger’s in Westfield for our Holiday pies…… I am assuming they are no longer in business?? My favorite pies are 2 that unfortunately did not get a mention in your piece. Non-traditional but nonetheless very tasty pies in their own right….. the Mud Pie and the lower caloric Hair Pie!!! Enjoy everyone!
yeah i avoided the cream pies... only good for pratfalls
Razors edge every week my friend.. that is my happy place..
As always you value add to the conversation with detail and personal anecdotes.. Deeply appreciated and always brings a smile to my face.. Thanks... and i will go back for the pecan and pumpkin pie...
sorry I missed out on the great pie debate, seeing as you PROMISED me apple pie to try and respond for your post. considering you know I leave work as 12, I wonder if you did it on purpose... I'm sure it was lovely even though I am not a fan of "soft, squishy crust"
no memory of apple pie.. must not have hit the spot for me.. seven layer cake baby!!