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Closed for the Season

January 4, 2012 Leave a Comment

Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market closed for the 2011 season on December 23rd. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with fresh fruits and vegetables, local meats and cheeses, unique gifts, fresh baked goods, and simple farm fun with your families during the past year.

In this winter season the quieter work of the farm begins with pruning in the orchards, planning for the spring vegetable plantings, and catching up on office work that is so often put aside during our busy fall months. Soon enough seeding will begin in the greenhouse as we prepare for spring flower and vegetable plant sales.

The on-farm market will return in mid-April 2012 with new products for the new season. Farmer’s Markets in LaRue, Hardin and Taylor counties will resume in late April or early May. From our family to yours, Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you in warmer weather.

Filed Under: Announcements, Winter Season

Hardin County Farmer’s Market Christmas Market

November 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Hardin County Farmer’s Market Christmas Market
Location: 201 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown
Description: Visit the Hardin County Farmer’s Market for one final time in 2011! Hinton’s will have apples, winter squash, fresh baked bread, homemade fudge, and other homemade treats. All kinds of things for your holiday gatherings!
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Date: 12-17-2011
End Time: 1:00 p.m.

Filed Under: Events, Fresh Produce, Gifts

Hinton’sfor the Holidays

November 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

We are busy getting ready for the holiday season at Hinton’s Orchard! There are still plenty of apples in the store as well as fall squash and fresh cider but at this time of year our kitchen starts smelling of fresh fudge, jam cake, and other treats especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

If you have a hard-to-buy-for family member or friend don’t forget about the many fruit and gift basket options from Hinton’s Orchard. Need a special gift for an important group of clients? Hinton’s gifts work for business contacts too. We can even ship or deliver for you.

Click here to find a full list of Hinton’s gift baskets or stop by the store today to check out lots of other options. November hours are Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm. December hours are Wednesday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm.

Filed Under: Gifts, Shopping

Hardin County Farmer’s Market Thanksgiving Market

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Hardin County Farmer’s Market Thanksgiving Market
Location: 201 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown
Description: Farmer’s Market vendors come back together for a great get-ready-for-Thanksgiving market. Hinton’s will have fresh apples, our fresh baked bread, homemade peanut butter, fall squash, apple cider, and lots more.
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Date: 11-19-2011
End Time: 12:00 noon

Filed Under: Events, Fresh Produce, Gifts, Shopping

Green River Arts & Crafts Festival

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Green River Arts & Crafts Festival
Location: Taylor County High School, Campbellsville
Link out: Click here

Visit the Hinton’s Orchard booth and get a great start on holiday shopping. Hinton’s will have all of our preserves, fruit butters, and salsas as well as gift baskets for those hard to buy for friends and family. Fresh bread, peanut butter and homemade fudge will also be available. New this year, Hinton’s is also bringing a great selection of our handmade baskets from Ghana, Melissa & Doug toys and Ladybug Blessings soap and lotion products to the marketplace. If you need it for the holidays, Hinton’s has it!

Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: 11-19-2011
End Time: 8:00 p.m.

Filed Under: Events, Gifts, Shopping

Holiday Marketplace

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Holiday Marketplace
Location: Pritchard Community Center, 404 South Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown
Link out: Click here
Description: Visit the Hinton’s Orchard booth and get a great start on holiday shopping. Hinton’s will have all of our preserves, fruit butters, and salsas as well as gift baskets for those hard to buy for friends and family. Fresh bread, peanut butter and homemade fudge will also be available. New this year, Hinton’s is also bringing a great selection of our handmade baskets from Ghana, Melissa & Doug toys and Ladybug Blessings soap and lotion products to the marketplace. If you need it for the holidays, Hinton’s has it!
Date: Saturday, November 12 from 10 am to 6 pm & Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 11 am to 3 pm

Filed Under: Events, Gifts, Shopping

Hinton’s Apple Dumplins

October 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

Many people enjoy our apple dumplins while visiting the farm during the fall season. The recipe has been hand written several times and now is going to finally make it to our blog. We make our crust from scratch, but the refrigerated pie crusts work just fine with a small batch. Enjoy these at home but be sure to keep room to have one from Hinton’s Kitchen when you visit the farm!

The Dumplin

2 refrigerated pie crusts

8 medium baking apples, peeled and cored (we use either Jonathan or Winesap)

The Filling

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup oats

1/4 flour

The Goo

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 cups water

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup butter

Unroll pie crusts and roll a bit out thinner. Cut each crust into quarters. Place 1 apple in each quarter. Combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, sugar, flour and oats in a small bowl. Fill the core of each apple with oat mixture. Wrap pie crust around each apple, sealing at the top. Place apples in a greased 9 x 13 pan so that they are not touching.

Combine brown sugar, water, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and butter in a saucepan. Cook on medium until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved (about 5 minutes). Pour about 1/4 cup over each apple. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, basting apples half way through with additional “goo.”

Filed Under: Recipes

Flashlight Corn Maze Open for the Season

September 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Flashlight Corn Maze Open for the Season
Location: Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market
Link out: Click here
Description: Test your night time maze skills at Hinton’s Orchard! Each Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. you can navigate the “Kentucky Proud” corn maze by flashlight and see what lurks around the next corner. Bring your own flashlight if possible. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more by reservation.
Start Date: 09-23-2011
Start Time: 6:30 pm
End Date: 10-29-2011
End Time: 9:00 pm

Filed Under: Events, Family Fun, Groups and Tours

PumpkinFest 2011

September 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: PumpkinFest 2011
Location: Hinton’s Orchard, 8631 Campbellsville Road, Hodgenville
Link out: Click here
Description: Pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere! PumpkinFest is filled with pumpkins to pick, pumpkins to eat, and pumpkins to take home. Join us for live music, great food, hayrides, and plenty of fall fun. Try a hand at the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” corn maze, lunch under the pavilion, and enjoy a simple day on the farm.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Date: 10-08-2011
End Time: 6:00 PM

Filed Under: Events, Family Fun, Festivals

Apple Festival 2011

September 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Title: Apple Festival 2011
Location: Hinton’s Orchard, 8631 Campbellsville Road, Hodgenville
Link out: Click here
Description: As fall begins, Hinton’s Orchard takes a day to celebrate the apple. Enjoy a hayride around the farm, play games in our Apple Olympics, and then refill your stomach with apple-y treats from Hinton’s Kitchen including apple cider, caramel apples, apple dumplins, Durham Beef hamburgers, and more.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: September 10, 2011
End Time: 4:00 p.m.