Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Dressel Farms is on Google Plus!

I'm sure you're aware of the never-ending game of Social Media domination.  Well, maybe you're not, but it doesn't really matter.  What matters is that you know that we've expanded our online footprint to include Google's social service, Google+.

If you're already a subscriber, go on now and add us to your Circles!  If you're not a Google+ member, you're missing the cutting edge here!  It's super easy to join, especially if you already have a GMail, Blogger or other Google account.  You'll get helpful, informative and fun updates straight from the farm.

So go here: https://plus.google.com/116469304259283856356 and follow us!

Hot Mulled Apple Cider

If it's the Christmas season that means it's the perfect time for MULLED CIDER! Always a favorite with the whole family, mulled apple cider could not be easier to make:
 
1 gallon Dressel Farms fresh Apple Cider
2-3 sticks Cinnamon
1 TBSP Allspice
1 TBSP Whole Cloves                                   (adjust spices to taste...I put extra in!)

Combine all ingredient in a large pot. Simmer on Med-Low heat for 10-15 minutes to taste. Serve hot. 
 NOTE: Some recipes call for orange zest, brown sugar or a range of other ingredients. We've found, when using our real cider, that this is the best and easiest combination. 
 Pro Tips:  
1) Wrap the spices in a cheese cloth to avoid needing to strain.
2) After mulling, you can cool the concoction, return it to the jug and save it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve simply reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Roadstand News

Hey everybody!  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!  While you recover from your food coma I'll fill you in on what's going on around Dressels'.

The Roadstand is still open daily, however, this weekend will be our last in the building by the road.  Starting Monday you'll be able to buy apples and cider from our Winter Showroom that's just down the driveway from the Roadstand.  It's real easy to find- just follow the signs. 

Hours this weekend will continue to be 9:30-5:00.  When we move down back the hours will change to the following:

Monday-Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 10-4
Sunday: 11-4

You'll still be able to buy all the usual varieties of apples and our fresh cider as well as honey and maple syrup.  This will be, sadly, the last weekend for donuts for the year :(


Thanks again for your continued patronage.  We look forward to seeing you all winter!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Just about done

The weather has definitely taken a cooler turn and our fall season is almost at a close.  We do have one weekend left for pick-your-own, though, so if you still need your jack-o-lantern pumpkin or some apples this weekend is your last chance to pick 'em.  The best varieties now are Fuji, Rome, Granny Smith, Staymen/Winesap and Ida Red.

After PYO ends, though, the roadstand continues to operate on it's normal 7-day schedule, open from 9:30-5:30 every day with apples, cider, donuts, honey, and maple syrup all the way through Thanksgiving. 

As always, most questions can be answered by our website www.dresselfarms.com or you can call us during normal business hours. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mid-September Update

Pick-your-own is off to a great start!  The weather is finally starting to cooperate and all of the apples are ripening up nicely.  This coming weekend we'll have more varieties available including Macoun, Cortland, and a few early strains of Fuji in addition to the Gala and McIntosh we've been picking. 

Also available at the roadstand is our fresh-pressed apple cider, all available varieties of apples including Honeycrisp, peaches, pears, plums and an array of fresh vegetables.  Not to mention our homemade Apple Cider Donuts and NEW THIS YEAR- fresh, homemade scones made with Dressel Farms fruit! 

On top of all that, during PYO we have our free hayrides to take you throughout the orchard, our animal pen with baby goats to feed, and probably the most spectacular view in the Hudson Valley. 

If you have any questions, feel free to call us during normal business hours at (845) 255-0693.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Pick-Your-Own Grand Reopening

The pick-your-own/u-pick season will begin this Saturday, September 3rd. Available varieties will include McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp. Our Honeycrisp orchard is very young so availability is limited. We'll have Honeycrisp available at the stand all season but if you're set on picking them yourself don't wait! We expect them to be totally picked by Sept 11th!

Hours for picking are Saturday and Sunday from 10-5. To make sure the orchard is clear by 5, no one will be allowed to enter after 4:30.

Roadstand hours are 7-days a week, 9:30-5:30.

We'll be firing up the doughnut robots for the first time this year. Demand got so out of control recently that we've upgraded and more than doubled our capacity for this season!

Chestnuts and pumpkins will be available in October.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Peaches and Early Apples

Sorry for the lull in blog posts this year, but we're back and promise this blog will be updated more frequently during the fall season.

Summer is quickly drawing to a close here on the farm. Like it or not, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler and we're picking more and more apples every day.

So far, available varieties are limited to Ginger Gold and Jonamac. Within the next couple weeks we'll have McIntosh and Gala. Honeycrisp will be ready by the second weekend in September.

We're still picking a pile of peaches. We have yellow and white peaches as well as both yellow and white nectarines. Also available at the roadstand are Dressel Farms' fresh sweet corn, raspberries, plums and fresh vegetables.

We do not offer Pick-Your-Own for peaches. PYO apples will open in September and will be open every weekend (as well as Labor Day and Columbus Day) through October.

If you have questions, we encourage you to consult our website at www.dresselfarms.com or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/dresselfarms. For further questions, you can call the farm during normal business hours.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

We're still open!

Believe it or not, our winter sales room is still open and will stay open all winter and well into the spring! For those of you confused how we can still have produce now, check out this article on "Controlled Atmosphere" storage: (I know it's from Ohio...just go with it)

http://www.examiner.com/science-news-in-cincinnati/controlled-atmosphere-storage-of-apples

For the more science-savvy readers, here's a scientific paper:

http://www.ne-postharvest.com/hb66/012controlled.pdf

To summarize, we have air-tight rooms sealed chock full of apples that can therefore be used fresh up to 6-8 months after they're picked, making sure you get fresh, crisp apples throughout the year.

We still have most varieties available, as well as fresh cider, honey and maple syrup. We also have apple firewood available in bulk. We're open 7 days a week!

If you have questions or to check availability, please call the farm at 255-0693.