Apples in the Crockpot

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We bought 21 pounds of apples this weekend and someone sent fruit flies the memo. So, some of the apples are hanging out in the crockpot now because the lid makes it an impenetrable fortress (for fruit flies at least). :)

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  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzWednesday, September 04, 2013

    I never really understand why, but fruit flies gather at this time of year.

    Here's my Wordless Wednesday!

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    1. AmandaWednesday, September 04, 2013

      I've had a terrible summer with them this year. Who knows why? At least the crockpot is working for now :)

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  2. Billy Blue EyesWednesday, September 04, 2013

    Do I see apple pie, love apple pie.
    http://spudsdailyphoto.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/balloon-over-fforest.html

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, September 04, 2013

    I plan on picking apples later in the month. Meanwhile I would love to get my hands on 21 lbs of tomatoes!

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    1. AmandaWednesday, September 04, 2013

      I wish I could send you some - we have tons of tomatoes!

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  4. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfWednesday, September 04, 2013

    I hate fruit flies...we have them all of a sudden as well!

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    1. AmandaThursday, September 05, 2013

      ugh! Thankfully it'll be too cold for them (around here) in a few weeks.

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  5. Economies of KaleFriday, September 06, 2013

    I do this too, but mostly because of a lack of storage space :) Although the fruit flies are starting to emerge again.

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  6. SarahN @ livetolistSaturday, September 07, 2013

    I've not had fruit flies for a while, thankfully! My former local fruit store used to attract a lot due to lots of over ripe (cheap) fruit. It's a good use of resources though - if I ever lose my current luxurious space I'll need to do this!

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    1. AmandaSaturday, September 07, 2013

      We bought these at the farmer's market, which often has tons of fruit flies (especially the outdoor parts) and I wonder if we inadvertently brought some home with us . .

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