{"id":415,"date":"2017-02-17T12:45:43","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T17:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2017-07-13T18:17:11","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T22:17:11","slug":"an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/","title":{"rendered":"An Applecrest Slice of Heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a little place, nestled a few miles off the highway in the coastal region of New Hampshire, that became very dear to us over our summer and fall in New England. From my very first visit to Applecrest Farms in 2013, I was hooked. Years later, I was so pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Russell to the peaceful atmosphere that envelops this little slice of pastoral paradise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_421\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-421\" data-attachment-id=\"421\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/applec\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?fit=2954%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2954,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Applecrest seasonal collage\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?fit=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?fit=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-421 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?resize=660%2C447\" alt=\"Some of the lovey offerings at Applecrest Farm\" width=\"660\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?resize=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?resize=768%2C520&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applec.jpg?w=2340 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the lovey offerings at Applecrest Farm<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_418\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-418\" data-attachment-id=\"418\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/extra\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?fit=3369%2C2512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3369,2512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Perfect weather\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?fit=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?fit=1024%2C764&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-418 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?resize=660%2C492\" alt=\"It always seems to be perfect weather at Applecrest Farm!\" width=\"660\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?resize=1024%2C764&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?resize=300%2C224&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?resize=768%2C573&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/extra.jpg?w=2340 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It always seems to be perfect weather at Applecrest Farm!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From summer blueberries to early autumn raspberries we picked our way through the seasons and delighted in the many charms of Applecrest. Much to my surprise, during my three years away, the farm built and debuted a fantastic restaurant offering inspired cuisine crafted from locally grown ingredients.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_419\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-419\" data-attachment-id=\"419\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/blueberries-2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?fit=2954%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2954,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"blueberries\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?fit=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?fit=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-419 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?resize=660%2C447\" alt=\"Blueberry picking in summer at Applecrest Farm\" width=\"660\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?resize=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?resize=768%2C520&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/blueberries.jpg?w=2340 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blueberry picking in summer<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_417\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-417\" data-attachment-id=\"417\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/applecrest\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?fit=3369%2C1685&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3369,1685\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"applecrest farm restaurant\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?fit=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-417 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?resize=660%2C330\" alt=\"The Applecrest restaurant and signs \" width=\"660\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/applecrest.jpg?w=2340 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Applecrest restaurant and signs<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_420\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-420\" data-attachment-id=\"420\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/raspberries\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?fit=2954%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2954,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"raspberries\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?fit=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?fit=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-420 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?resize=660%2C447\" alt=\"Raspberry picking in September at Applecrest Farm\" width=\"660\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?resize=1024%2C693&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?resize=768%2C520&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/raspberries.jpg?w=2340 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raspberry picking in September<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Each time we drove from Massachusetts to Maine, we would hop off the highway and visit this gem. From a brunch of exquisite blueberry pancakes to a dinner of butternut squash ravioli, it was impossible for Applecrest to disappoint. If you\u2019re ever cruising along the 20 miles of New Hampshire coast, you simply must stop and experience it in person!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_416\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-416\" data-attachment-id=\"416\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/websize-3130\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?fit=1500%2C1001&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1001\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Melodic View Photography&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Autumn apple cinnamon wreath_Applecrest Farm\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;description&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-416 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?resize=660%2C440\" alt=\"One of the many stunning seasonal wreaths for sale at Applecrest Farm\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the many stunning seasonal wreaths for sale at Applecrest Farm<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a little place, nestled a few miles off the highway in the coastal region of New Hampshire, that became very dear to us over our summer and fall in New England. From my very first visit to Applecrest Farms in 2013, I was hooked. Years later, I was so pleased to have the&hellip; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/17\/an-applecrest-slice-of-heaven\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[3,6,4],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/websize-3130.jpg?fit=1500%2C1001&ssl=1","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p913i7-6H","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/415"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=415"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":423,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/415\/revisions\/423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homesweetroam.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}