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Holidays:  Apple Festival Giveaway#2! WINNER!!  |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6733 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:16:02 AM
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How about another Apple Festival Giveaway?? Since we had so much fun with the first one, I am offering a second Giveaway with a distinct apple theme!!
Sign-ups start today September 14 and I will choose a winner on Monday September 24
Our Winner today is Kelly -lovinRchickens!!!! Please contact me Kelly for your mailing information.
More apple fun and goodness ready for a new home!! Leave me your name and just tell me your most favorite apple to eat. One of my favorites is the Fuji apple. Here is the history of this apple.
Thomas Jefferson was friends with the French Minister to the US., Edmund Genet, in 1793-1794. Mr. Genet sent Jefferson some apple cuttings of a french apple variety to his home at Monticello where Jefferson was experimenting with new and more successful apple varieties. Mr. Jefferson gave these apple cuttings from Mr. Genet to his friend, Caleb Ralls, who was a well known nurseryman over one county from him. Mr. Ralls grafted these french apple cuttings and developed the "Ralls-Genet" apple which became a favorite and successful apple that spread into the Ohio Valley. The apple was favored because it bloomed later and usually escaped late Winter frosts that were the demise of many of the apples at that time. The Ralls -Genet fell out of favor in the 1920s when agriculture decided to grow fewer varieties so that they could make them more useful for grocery store use.
However, in 1939, the Japanese crossed the Ralls-Genet with the favorite, Red Delicious and the resulting apple was named the FuJi apple. This apple was released into the American market in 1962, and the FuJi quickly overtook the Granny Smith as the third favorite apple in America.
Thomas Jefferson wanted three accomplishments listed on his gravestone: Author of the Declaration of Independence, Father of the University of Virginia, and Author of the Statues of Virginia for Religious Freedom (which became the foundation of our US Constitution).
I would add that he should have been given recognition as the founder of America's third most favorite apple!! LOL!! Of course nobody knew at Jefferson's death that his passing the apple cuttings to Mr. Caleb Ralls would end up as a HUGE market success!! Don't you think Mr. Jefferson would be proud and excited to know about his contribution to apple lovers of the world?? I think he would!! What do you think?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Sep 24 2018 06:19:39 AM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9543 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:30:22 AM
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Winnie,
How fun! My favorite is the Granny Smithand then the Rome. I love the tart ones! Please add my name to the drawing. Thank you!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"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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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3306 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:31:53 AM
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I love that it came to the Ohio Valley :)
Since I am late to the apple festival I missed the swap and first give away so please sign me up for this give away. I love a good crunchy apple (unless I'm making apple sauce). One of my favorites is the honeycrisp. I like to add almond butter to a granny smith and my vet presses cider from golden delicious apples. It's really hard to pick just one LOL!!
Check out this for baking apple treats:
https://www.countrydoor.com/p/apple-pan-by-nordic-ware-762011.html
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7624 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7624 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:35:35 AM
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Please add me to this giveaway. I also missed the first giveaway.
My favorite to eat is the Fuji. But I also like the Red Delicious.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"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
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6733 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:50:20 AM
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Welcome Denise, Heather, and Linda!! There are lots of great apple varieties to choose from today and it seems like every year , new ones emerge!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7288 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7288 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 11:57:28 AM
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Winnie, a second give-away! Sign me up.
Granny Smith for baked apples - my favorite way to eat an apple.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 12:23:25 PM
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Winnie
I love the tart ones also. I eat jonagold and pink pearl, but also love Granny Smith.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2018 : 12:31:22 PM
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Hi Winnie! Please add my name as well! My favorite apple i the fuji apple... however when we went apple picking in North Carolina, we always loved picking the Mutsu apples! They are perfect for eating, canning and baking!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4464 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4464 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2018 : 5:55:28 PM
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My Sara and I eat a Gala a day! Organic of course! Love the taste! Then for baking always the Granny Smith!!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 06:06:18 AM
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Hey Winnie!!! Please add my name and I love Granny Smith apples the best!!!
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6733 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 06:45:45 AM
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Welcome Farmgirls to the second Giveaway opportunity!!
I am enjoying hearing about your favorite apples too! With so many varieties, it is interesting to see what people find matches their taste the best. I wonder if apples are a global favorite as they are abundant everywhere you go in grocers and farmers' markets? I just Googled that question and here is what I found for America's favorite fruit in 2017: Bananas-73%, Apples-69%. We are gaining on bananas, Farmgirls!! LOL!! Let's see what happens in 2018 and I will post the results again next September.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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kristina72
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Kristi
Cordova
Tennessee
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 09:01:05 AM
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Hi - Please add my name - Kristi Connolly. My favorite apple is the Honeycrisp.
Make Today Count (MTC) :-)
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7054 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7054 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2018 : 10:10:21 AM
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Please add my name to the give away. My Dachshunds and I really like Gala apples.
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13731 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13731 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7889 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2018 : 11:56:18 PM
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Please put my name in there too Winnie!
Thank You!
Hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus...
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6733 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6733 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:22:10 AM
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Thank-you everyone for participating in this second Apple Giveaway for our Annual Apple Festival at MJF!! I wish I could send everyone a special gift!!
I hope all of you have been enjoying our festivities this month and trying out some of those delicious apple recipes at the link here on the Forum. Yum!!
A special Congratulations to our winner, Kelly! I hope you enjoy!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:42:37 AM
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Winnie
Thank you, we enjoy our apple trees immensely. So very sweet of you for doing this. I look forward to getting mail now. :)
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7288 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7288 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 06:57:39 AM
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Congratulations Kelly!
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4464 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 10:06:23 AM
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Congrats Kelly!!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3306 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 12:47:46 PM
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YEAH Kelly! What a great way to celebrate :)
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2018 : 12:57:43 PM
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Aw thanks girls, feel very blessed.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2018 : 07:06:26 AM
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Congratulations Kelly!!!
Hugs!
Judy
God Has Been So Good To Me!!!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
Farm Girl #5440
Farm Girl of The Month September 2013 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 08:14:22 AM
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Thank you Nora and Judy
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3514 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3514 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2018 : 08:24:12 AM
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Winnie
I just received my apple box and the smells of the unopened box was intoxicating. I love the basket of goodies. It was just preciously arranged. In the box was a cinnamon broom, apple dumplin tart, yummy teas, Johnny Appleseed Blessing, (that I love!), cinnamon apple recipe, a precious towel and washcloth. Did you make the towel, Winnie? It's so sweet looking. I feel so blessed to have received this very special gift. Thank you dearly Winnie.
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Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Holidays: Apple Festival Giveaway#2! WINNER!! |
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Apple Festival Giveaway#2! WINNER!!
