What a wonderful market! We live in PA and stopped here on our way back from WV as we are fans of fresh fruit and veggie vendors. As soon as you walk in, the overwhelming, delicious smell of fresh pies puts a smile on your face. They have a h…

I love this place.  Whenever we visit my parents in Frederick I try to make a stop and get some fruits/veggies – and of course a pie. They have a great selection of fresh and local  produce and also an amazing bakery plus ice cream, cheeses,…

A family friend was generous enough to give us a 1/2 bushel of summer peaches from Catoctin Mount Orchard, and they were soooo good!  The first 1/2 bu were yellow summer peaches – they were juicy, ripe, and a decent size.  I don’t think we had o…

Ok, so technically Catoctin Mountain Orchard is closed until May 1 (though their Web site proclaims that you can still shop online!).  But I think we are all ready for spring, and I know I will be heading back to the orchard when it reopens. …

The best pies ever!!! My favorite is the Apple Walnut and Peach Praline and they are addictive. They are available freshly baked or frozen and it smells great when you walk into the store. My car club has been organizing trips to CMO for a fe…

We paid a visit today during pumpkin season to get out and look at the leaves, buy some fresh goodies, and soak in sunshine and fresh air. This place is hoppin! Inside the store, the bakery is pumping out the mouth watering scents from freshl…

Stop in on your way down 15 and pick up some absolutely great baked goods and fresh fruit and produce. Their apples are a great deal, too, especially if you buy a lot of them. Half a bushel for about $20 and they last a long time. When you watch…

This place has the best apple pie ever! You can go and get a frozen pie then bring it home and bake it yourself or if your real lucky you can get a fresh baked pie. They also have blackberry (I got one waiting in the freezer), peach, apricot,…

So worth the trip up to Thurmont!  Beautiful location, great fruit and veggies.  Oh and the pies… The minute you walk into the store the wonderful smell hits you.  We get the apple praline pie every time we visit and it’s always a favorite with …

Picked up delicious blueberries and corn – I always love fresh local produce!