Can you feel the chill in the evening air?  Fall is around the corner and it’s by far, my most favorite time of the year!  Not just for the “pumpkin spice lattes” you see everyone sipping in the mornings, but for everything related to fall. The beautiful colors that start emerging on the tree tops, the crisp chill of the morning air, the smell of apple pies and muffins baking in the oven – I love it all!

One of our families’ most cherished traditions is to head up to Apple Hill and spend the day picking apples. I’m counting down the days until we make our annual trip to get some apple donuts, fritters, pies and even enjoy a little Apple beer. Oh it really is the most wonderful time of the year!

If you have never been, it’s an easy drive from Sacramento, about 45 minutes East and a little past…