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Across the Fence:  My Annual Apple Giveaway! Winner!!  |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6651 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6651 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 25 2024 : 1:07:30 PM
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August is entering its last week and then September starts our fun Apple Festival. Each year, I love to do an Apple Giveaway so it is time to get started. If you would like to toss your name into my apple basket, leave me a reply and include something about your favorite apples to eat, cook with, or any other apple related story. We will all enjoy reading and learning about apples together!!
I will choose a winner on September 4th so I can get your surprise out in enough time to enjoy the month!!
Looking forward to another fun year together during our Apple Festival at MJF!!
I am delighted to say that Kelly O Neal is the winner of this year's Apple Giveaway!! Kelly, your package is on its way and I hope you enjoy!!
Thanks to all of you who put your name in the hat and left us some interesting apple tidbits and stories to enjoy!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Sep 04 2024 07:20:24 AM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9427 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9427 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2024 : 1:39:23 PM
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What fun Winnie! You know I always look forward to our annual apple swap.
My favorite eating apples are Granny Smith. They don't cause an insulin spike like some sugars in other apples can. I enjoying baking with lots of different ones but I think I like Macintosh best for pies, apple cake and baked apples.
I just came across a new to me apple variety. Cosmic Crisp. I haven't had a chance to try them but will be getting some next trip out.. A wonderful giveaway. Thanks!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7082 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7082 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2024 : 2:11:31 PM
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Hi Winnie, thanks for hosting another fun giveaway. Don't put my name in your drawing because I have won several giveaways over the years and it's another Farmgirl turn.
Like Denise my favorite apple is a Granny Smith, I like a firm tart apple. When I can apple pie filling, I like to mix Granny Smith apples with a sweeter apple. I'm not a baker so I like to use the apple pie filling over ice cream or hot biscuits.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1618 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2024 : 8:46:06 PM
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I love Gala and Fuji apples! :) We have two apple trees in our yard, a honey crisp and a Granny Smith! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2024 : 08:11:38 AM
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An apple a day keeps the Dr away! I'm eating a fuji as I type this, one of my faves! But, I love a sliced apple with a little sprinkle of salt on it! OR dipped in caramel!
Dreamer42
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7183 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7183 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2024 : 12:46:52 PM
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Winnie, you always start the season off perfectly! When I see your apple posts, I know that fall is right around the corner.
This year, I finally planted my first apple tree! I am looking forward to the year when it produces many beautiful apples. I chose to plant an Ambrosia apple tree. Those are my favorite apples to eat.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2024 : 1:12:37 PM
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I love both the Fuji and Granny Smith apples. My favorite way to eat them, besides in a cobbler or pie, is to use an apple slicer (makes 8 pieces) and eat with lots of crunchy peanut butter. YUM!
Thanks for hosting your giveaway again thia year. It is always appreciated and we get lots of info from the farmgirls.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6651 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6651 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2024 : 11:35:12 AM
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Thank-you all for these fun apple "tales" and also your favorites to eat. Krista, I am excited to hear that you have started your first apple tree. This summer, I discovered Ambrosia apples and they are just delicious!! Great choice!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7183 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7183 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2024 : 1:08:51 PM
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Thanks Winnie! I agree. They are the perfect texture and sweetness for me.
Krista |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2368 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - Aug 28 2024 : 4:59:09 PM
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My favorites to eat were Rome Beauty and Pippins for cooking. Can't find either one of them anymore so it's now Granny Smith for everything. I do pick some for applesauce every year from my son's orchard; He told me what they are but as usual I forgot. I'll have to ask him again.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
364 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
364 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 10:10:54 AM
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I would have to say that Granny Smiths are my favourite apple, mainly because they are so versatile in cooking - they can add an element of sweetness to a crisp or pie, but also elevate a pork dish with their juicy tartness.
Here's a cute little poem by Helen H. Moore, simply entitled "APPLES":-
Apples, apples, what a treat,
sweet and tart and good to eat.
Apples green and apples red,
hang from branches overhead,
and when they ripen, down they drop,
so we can taste our apple crop.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6651 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6651 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 11:55:28 AM
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Cindy, I love that cute apple poem!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1849 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1849 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 4:37:41 PM
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Love honey crisp apples and travel to Wisconsin to get some. Love fall festivals. There is an Amish fall festival the end of September near us, that has apple fritters,small apple pies and apple butter cooking in a large metal kettle. The aroma is amazing. You can buy a large slice of homemade bread with apple butter for a dollar. So good.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1618 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2024 : 6:45:09 PM
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Marlene, the festival sounds wonderful!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3489 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2024 : 12:45:08 PM
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| We have had our apples trees now for many years. One sweet, I forgot the name, One pink pearl, and one Johnathan baking apple. They are all tolerant of our hot summers. I love the baking one the best as it is not as sweet and is a bit tart. Also I have a young red flesh variety that has not yet produced an eating apple. It flowers but apples have not quite gotten large enough to eat. But that one ripens best off the tree. That when the natural sugar sets in. So many varieties across the world. We love to make pies, apple tarts, and lots of applesauce. |
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1849 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1849 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 11:31:19 AM
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Congratulations Kelly.
Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7082 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7082 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 11:37:31 AM
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Congratulations Kelly, enjoy the goodies coming your way.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6694 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6694 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 11:53:02 AM
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Oh Congratulations Kelly, Winnie sends such great apple packages.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7183 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7183 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 12:38:13 PM
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Congratulations Kelly! Enjoy your wonderful package from Winnie!
Krista |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3489 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3489 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 12:59:57 PM
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Wow, Winnie thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am excited to receive it.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1618 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2024 : 7:19:20 PM
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Congrats, Kelly!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3489 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3489 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2024 : 04:59:03 AM
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Thank you everyone.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9427 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9427 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2024 : 05:45:05 AM
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Congratulations Kelly!
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6651 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6651 Posts |
Posted - Sep 06 2024 : 06:37:59 AM
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You are welcome Kelly! Your package is on it's way and I hope you enjoy!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3489 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3489 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2024 : 1:22:04 PM
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Winnie
I can honestly say what a wonderful surprise my package was. Everything so sweet. Cant wait to put it all to use.Thank you so much...
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
285 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2024 : 1:51:53 PM
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I didn't read the post in time to get in, but we have an Anna apple tree in our yard. It is small, but mighty! It gave us a bit of wonderful applesauce this year! Looking forward to more in the future!
Nancy 8352 |
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Across the Fence: My Annual Apple Giveaway! Winner!! |
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My Annual Apple Giveaway! Winner!!
