Sixty Seconds with Judi

Sometimes I think that if I eat yet another Christmas Cookie, my body will explode! It all started with a few Christmas presents for my family over-seas. I had made some Christmas stockings and wanted to fill them with some home-made delights from my kitchen. Once my son heard of this he “needed” some cookies to get him through finals; so of course, being his mom, I “needed” to send some off to him as well! Next, I had this brilliant idea of baking some cookies for the neighbors, and then the mail carriers, then my friends at work, then… I think you get the picture. Before you know it, I am five pounds heavier and we are eating cookies for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I now understand why Santa has that bowl full of jelly laugh!

But I won’t worry about that today. It is the Christmas season and let’s face it- food is a big part of the holidays. So bake your heart out. Show some love to the neighbors and don’t forget to keep some freshly baked goodies around just in case company shows up unexpectedly.

If you are not the baking type, come visit the bakery at Linvilla Orchards and we can help you prepare for your holiday season. We don’t even mind if you put them on your own plate and pretend that you made them yourselves.  Complete the scene by purchasing a gingerbread scented candle in our gift shop.

But, most importantly, remember that Cookies don’t have calories at Christmas time. Besides, that is why we have New Year’s Resolutions!

Time to place your Holiday Orders!

Time to place your Fruit Basket, Pies, Holiday Hors D ‘Oeuvres & Dessert Trays for the Holidays!  Give us a call at 610-876-7116.

Classes make a great gift! Bring someone along or buy a gift card for future classes!

If you are looking for something to do with the kids this weekend stop in the Garden Center for:

Children’s Holiday Centerpiece Class– $15.00  Saturday, Dec. 17th 11:30AM to 12:30PM

Your Children will be so proud to see their Holiday Creation on the table! Join us for this delightful holiday class for a beautiful fresh centerpiece. All supplies included.

Fresh Wreath Making Class-  Wednesday Evening Classes Dec. 14th & 21st at 4:30PM; Saturday and Sunday Dec 17th and 18th at 10AM

Make an elegant wreath and fill your home with the scent of fresh pine. Let our talented Garden Center Staff guide you through making your own beautiful wreath for the holidays. Greens and Frame included in cost. Please call to register 610-876-7116. Fee $30

Bring the whole family out for:

Caroling Hayrides  Saturday Dec. 17th at 5PM and 6:30PM

Celebrate the ancient tradition of Wassailing and sing Christmas Carols around a campfire.  Roast marshmallows and enjoy delicious apple cider.  One hayride will depart at 5pm & another at 6:30pm.

Cut Your Own Trees  Saturday, Dec. 17th & Sunday, Dec. 18th 9AM to 5PM

Enjoy a hayride out to the orchards to cut down your own tree.   Once you cut your own tree down (we supply the saw) we will haul it back for you, shake it, rope it up and even tie it to your car for you.  After your hayride back from the fields enjoy a campfire where you can roast some marshmallows.  **Last hayride departs promptly at 4pm**