Apples, Apples, Apples and homemade Apple pie

The early settlers brought Apple seeds to Massachusetts from Europe. A farmer named John Chapman, from Leominster Massachusetts was known as “Johnny Appleseed”. He distributed apple seeds all over North America...

My Blueberry Pie Story and recipe

During WWII while my father was fighting in Europe my mother supported us by working at Table Talk Pies Inc. Located in Worcester Massachusetts, it was established in 1924. Like many other business of that time,...

Pucker up to Rhubarb

Our backyard was a small apple orchard in New England. Way back in the yard under some crab apples tree grew several large wild rhubarb plants completely untouched and uneaten by my family. We had no idea of what...

The Passion of a New England Farm

Smolak Farm is surrounded by preservation land in a country setting in North Andover, Massachusetts. A distinct seasonal personality of New England set in a green valley surrounded with vivid warm autumn foliage....