Apple Pie in the New England Fall Time

Article and photo (of Andrea DiReda Tabor, Ever So Humble Pie Company) by Eric H.

Fall time in New England and apple pie have always seemed like a perfect autumn duo.

Picking apples at the local farm and then coming home to start the process of apple pie-making truly brings out the best in fall. The unmistakable sweet apple pie aroma resides quite harmoniously with the outside fall colors, the slight chill in the air, a football game on the television, and a roaring fireplace in the living or dining room (in our case, an electrical version).

For those who would rather buy an apple pie than make one, we recommend shopping at your local farm stand or bakery over the supermarket -- generally, the fresh taste comes out more when shopping locally. At the top of the pie chain, however, is the local pie shop -- if you are lucky enough to have one near you. In the southwest metro Boston suburbs, we recommend the Ever So Humble Pie Company's, of Walpole, Mass., all-natural version of apple pie. Freshly-peeled apples tossed with brown sugar and spices, and heaped high beneath a delicate, flaky crust make this apple pie a "you just can't eat one slice" concoction.

Andrea DiReda Taber, owner of the Ever So Humble Pie Company Apple Pie, creates this remarkable-tasting ready-to-bake pie, made out of all-natural ingredients, at her East Walpole production and retail shop. This is certainly not your basic healthy-but-cardboard-tasting apple pie! While some other pie-makers include trans fats, monosodium glutamate, artificial colors and flavors, and and other offending, unhealthy chemicals, Tabor crafts her hand-crimped apple pies with a slower production process, paying close attention to using quality ingredients.

"Mass produced products use more seasonings than fruits, so customers know they are tasting the 'real thing' with our pies," said Taber.

For a detailed article on the Ever So Humble Pie Company, its products (some really innovative pie flavors here!) and where you can purchase these gems, we recommend reading our VisitingNewEngland.com article on the Ever So Humble Pie Company.

Ever So Humble Pie Company Contact Info:
Retail Location: 153 Washington St., East Walpole, MA 02081
Telephone: (508) 660-9731
Retail Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9-6 and Sat. 9-3 (pie sampling is offered during these weekend hours, also!)
Web Site: http://www.eversohumble.com

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For New Englanders Who Have A Sweet Tooth...

Article and photo (Country Kitchen, Walpole, MA) by Eric H.

The impending holiday seasons bring about an enhanced craving for anything sweet, especially cookies, pies and cakes. As for the rest of the season, well, people will always find a reason to eat something sugar-related.

While we know that the best route to health is through eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, we also know the reality that there's a place in our hearts (although not always doing that part of our body well) for a special treat. Balance is the key and as long as you don't have a medical situation, an occasional sugary treat can be quite enjoyable. Here in New England, we have reviewed several of the best places to buy a special treat in our In Search of a Sweet New England at VisitingNewengland.com. Here, you'll find delightful bakeries, chocolate factories and other sweet-smelling places where they offer chocolates, ice cream, donuts, candies and other sugary concoctions. At the bottom of the article, you'll find a virtual online bakery from David's Cookies (not-based in New England, but very special indeed!) where you can purchase a special treat!.

Enjoy this "sweet" article!

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