By Jessica Kamps
Brodhead Dairy Queen
Hi my name is Jessica Kamps and I am the 2008-2009 Brodhead Dairy Queen. My parents are Teresa Kamps and Tom Kamps. I have one sister, Sam who's 19.
There are many different fall products. What can you think of? Pumpkins, apples and corn mazes always come to mind! There are many different kinds of apples such as Granny Smith, Macintosh, Delicious and Pink Lady. There also are lots of different things you could do with them such as bob for them, make a cake or pie and also you could make applesauce. We have many apple orchards in Wisconsin, but the one I'm going to tell you about is Ten Eyck Orchard just two miles west of Brodhead. Crisp, tart, or sweet with 40 acres of fruit trees, there is an apple to satisfy every body in the family. The farm, which has been in the Ten Eyck family for more than 150 years, offers over 50 varieties of apples - all tree ripened, picked and sorted with great care and sold at their flavor peak. Honey Crisp is a favorite! They also sell Asian pears and plums.
The next thing I am going to talk about is corn mazes. Mazes date back at least 4,000 years to the time of Greek myths. In Roman times, mazes and labyrinths were found in artwork, in the design of floors in homes, public buildings and in the pavement of streets. It is believed that mazes were not considered puzzles, but were used for rituals and processions. The garden mazes were developed at the wealthiest castles and palaces to amuse kings and princes. The task was to the find the center and then return to the beginning point. In the nineteenth century mazes become a popular entertainment in parks and other places.
Finally I will tell you about pumpkins. The word pumpkins originate from the word "pepon" which is Greek for "large melon." America colonists changed it to the word we used today, "pumpkin." The oldest evidence, pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 B.C., were found in Mexico. As one of the most popular crops in the United States, 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced each year. Pumpkins are grown all around the world for a variety of reasons ranging from agricultural purposes to commercial and ornamental sales. The top producing states in the U.S. included Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. Pumpkins are a warm weather crop that is usually planted in early July. The specific conditions necessary for growing pumpkins require that soil temperatures three inches deep be at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil that holds water well.
In general, pumpkins have stems, which are firmer, more rigged, pricklier, have a five degree angle, and are squarer in shape than squash stems which are generally softer, more rounded and more flared where joined to the fruit. The rind is smooth and usually lightly ribbed. Pumpkins generally weigh 9-18 pounds with the largest capable of reaching a weight of over 75 pounds. Pumpkins can be used several ways. You can make it a family affair and carve a pumpkin for Halloween. When making your jack-o-lantern, scope out the pumpkin seeds and roast them for a treat. Other great pumpkin treats include pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting or pumpkin pie topped with real whipped cream.
Fall brings many products in our county. Take time with your family and visit a local apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or corn maze. You are sure to have a great time.
Brodhead Dairy Queen
Hi my name is Jessica Kamps and I am the 2008-2009 Brodhead Dairy Queen. My parents are Teresa Kamps and Tom Kamps. I have one sister, Sam who's 19.
There are many different fall products. What can you think of? Pumpkins, apples and corn mazes always come to mind! There are many different kinds of apples such as Granny Smith, Macintosh, Delicious and Pink Lady. There also are lots of different things you could do with them such as bob for them, make a cake or pie and also you could make applesauce. We have many apple orchards in Wisconsin, but the one I'm going to tell you about is Ten Eyck Orchard just two miles west of Brodhead. Crisp, tart, or sweet with 40 acres of fruit trees, there is an apple to satisfy every body in the family. The farm, which has been in the Ten Eyck family for more than 150 years, offers over 50 varieties of apples - all tree ripened, picked and sorted with great care and sold at their flavor peak. Honey Crisp is a favorite! They also sell Asian pears and plums.
The next thing I am going to talk about is corn mazes. Mazes date back at least 4,000 years to the time of Greek myths. In Roman times, mazes and labyrinths were found in artwork, in the design of floors in homes, public buildings and in the pavement of streets. It is believed that mazes were not considered puzzles, but were used for rituals and processions. The garden mazes were developed at the wealthiest castles and palaces to amuse kings and princes. The task was to the find the center and then return to the beginning point. In the nineteenth century mazes become a popular entertainment in parks and other places.
Finally I will tell you about pumpkins. The word pumpkins originate from the word "pepon" which is Greek for "large melon." America colonists changed it to the word we used today, "pumpkin." The oldest evidence, pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 B.C., were found in Mexico. As one of the most popular crops in the United States, 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced each year. Pumpkins are grown all around the world for a variety of reasons ranging from agricultural purposes to commercial and ornamental sales. The top producing states in the U.S. included Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. Pumpkins are a warm weather crop that is usually planted in early July. The specific conditions necessary for growing pumpkins require that soil temperatures three inches deep be at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil that holds water well.
In general, pumpkins have stems, which are firmer, more rigged, pricklier, have a five degree angle, and are squarer in shape than squash stems which are generally softer, more rounded and more flared where joined to the fruit. The rind is smooth and usually lightly ribbed. Pumpkins generally weigh 9-18 pounds with the largest capable of reaching a weight of over 75 pounds. Pumpkins can be used several ways. You can make it a family affair and carve a pumpkin for Halloween. When making your jack-o-lantern, scope out the pumpkin seeds and roast them for a treat. Other great pumpkin treats include pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting or pumpkin pie topped with real whipped cream.
Fall brings many products in our county. Take time with your family and visit a local apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or corn maze. You are sure to have a great time.
