An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but pressing them, peeling them and “stomping” them can be healthy, too.
The techniques used at Howell Living History Farm to make apple cider, applesauce and apple pie are healthfully reminiscent of those used a century ago, when people — not motors — powered the cranks, handles and other appliances used to process food. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, visitors to this 130-acre working farm can sample the work, fun and tastes of a circa-1900 apple harvest.
Visitors of all ages are invited to use the farm’s old-fashioned presses, peeler-corers and “stomper-strainers” to help farmers process apples. For the hungry, there will be apple pie and other apple treats.
Howell Living History Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and maintained by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530. Parking and admission are free.
For more information, call the farm office at (609) 737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org.
