Cider Mill
I am in Michigan for a quick visit home and today I decided that it was the perfect cider mill day...crisp fall air, you know the kind, with that certain spiciness to it, like freshly fallen leaves and wisps of chimney smoke. We got a jug of freshly pressed cider and too many hot and fresh donuts, found a park bench and enjoyed our treat. 
My favorite part is the anticipation, gazing into the brown bag, stained transparent with grease, and inhaling the scent of fresh donuts...really, is there anything better than these simple pleasure life has to offer us?
I hope you have a simple, lovely weekend!
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You bring back memories of my childhood. Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. John's, Michigan. It used to be a u-pick place, but last time I drove through, you couldn't pick anymore. There's nothing like cider and fresh donuts in the Fall. Enjoy your trip!
i miss regular cider mill visits like when i lived in vt -- but made it to a couple in western mass and ny this year -- yum, how i love the cider donuts and ice cold fresh-pressed cider...enjoy!
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