In early spring, when the snow comes up to our shins here in Vermont, my partner and I walk through the woods, drilling holes in maple trees and inserting taps. We then wait for the weather to warm up ...

As an arborist who's married to a prize-winning cook, a cook who has won multiple prizes for her pies (seriously, if you meet my wife, you should try to get her to make you an apple pie), you would ...

Going out to pick apples on a crisp fall day can't be beat. It's as American as apple pie. But, what does it mean to be American? Except for Native Americans, we're all immigrants. And so is the apple ...

Using a blend of Macintosh apples, which cook down and become soft, and firmer, sweeter varieties (Pink Lady is a good choice here) gives this pie filling better texture and flavor. Make crust: In a ...