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September 14, 2016

Hot Apple Cider Station

Last weekend found us at one of our favorite little local markets. We were a family on a mission.

An apple cider doughnut mission. There are other places in town that make apple cider doughnuts. But no one makes them like this place.

Hot Apple Cider Station for fall atthepicketfence.com

 

So there we were, standing behind the little glass half-window watching as those glorious bits of dough were being dropped into the hot oil and rolled in cinnamon and sugar, our mouths salivating as the wonderful aroma wafted all around us.

Copper moscow mule mugs

And then as they were being bagged (they offer them in half dozen or full dozen sizes and I’m sure you can guess which one our family snatches up!) my daughter asked, “Why do they only make the apple cider doughnuts in the fall?”

Fall side table decorations atthepicketfence.com

And I completely understood why she would ask that. I mean, out of all of the flavors they make all of the rest of the year, the apple cider doughnuts are the best no contest. Sweet with just the right amount of spice.

But, as I explained to her, there is something about knowing that you can only get them at this time of the year. When you bite into the warm, soft dough I think you savor it a bit more because you have this awareness of how fleeting it will be.

And I think that’s how I feel about Autumn.

Copper mugs on a wood round atthepicketfence.com

It’s because we only see the vibrant colors of the trees and the pumpkins on porches and the fields filled with row after row of corn stalks for just a little while that it’s all so special.

It would lose some of its sacredness if it was always like this, don’t you think?

Hot Apple Cider station atthepicketfence.com

So, we have to relish it, savor it, bite into the deliciousness of it because before we know it…it’s all over.

But, it will come back again next year bringing with it all that the season has to offer.

Especially those apple cider doughnuts!

Now, I love apple cider so much that I decided to dedicate a little section of my home to it. I found the chalkboard buried in the clearance section of a store, apparently put there because it had a crack in the frame. A little bit of glue and it was good as new!

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And, as always, thank you so much for meeting me at the fence,

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  1. dee says

    September 14, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    You must be talking about EZ Orchards…..I forgot about the apple cider donuts. You are spot on about limited availability making something special. I’m going to re-arrange my day and get over there for donuts and of course some produce and who knows what else I will find in the gift section. Thanks for the reminder embrace everything about this new season.

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  2. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Vanessa…looks like we both have apple cider on the brain this month! Great minds think alike. I absolutely LOVE your cider station. And goodness, that vintage scale is tugging at my heart. It’s GORGEOUS. Love the mix of old and new and the copper just makes it all AMAZING!! Wish we could have cider together soon! xoxo

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  3. Julie says

    September 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM

    I’m sitting in line picking the girls up, and you can guess what’s in the back. You guessed it! Cider. I may go chug a gulp. Beautiful copper cups, and I agree with every word!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks friend! <3

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  4. paige.rose says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    How adorable & now you have me craving hot cinnamon donuts & cider !!! I love it all, but that pumpkin & scale are awesome!!!

    Happy Thursday!!

    Paige.Rose
    from
    http://www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you so much Paige! 🙂

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  5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    There is a particular apple orchard we travel to in the Fall…and they have the best apple cider donuts…We get a dozen and for the most part they are gone by the time we get home…I must say we have a long drive 🙂 yes..they say Fall….love your Apple Cider station!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:57 PM

      LOL Shirley!! We don’t even have a very long drive and ours are almost all gone by the time we get home! 😉

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  6. Shirley says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    I’ve never had apple cider doughnuts on my trips to the States. They do sound yummy!
    I do agree with you about you appreciate things more if they are only available for a short time. I feel the same about Starbucks Spiced Pumpkin Lattes!
    Love your Hot Cider station. Great styling!

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  7. Mary Beth says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:26 PM

    I have never had an apple cider donut but boy do they sound delicious! I love your hot cider station – it’s perfect for the beautiful days of autumn.

    xo, mb

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  8. Haley says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:31 PM

    I love this little corner of your home! Where did you buy your copper mugs and the clear glass jug holding the tall wheat? Beautifully done!

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  9. Michele says

    September 19, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    Wonderful cider station – won’t be long now and the days won’t be so HOT and I can then again think of cider sippin!

    I wanted to let you know I received my pre-order of your wonderful book over the weekend, and I already know all the gals who gets one for Christmas. What a WONDERFUL book. Thank you – it’s really very special – and especially so, knowing you two wonderful ladies behind it. ♥♥

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:27 PM

      Oh Michele!! That just means the WORLD to us that you enjoyed the book and are wanting to give it as a gift!! Truly, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much!! 🙂

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