Lake to Desert Journal

Life, Homes & Seasons from Lake Chelan to the West Valley

Local know-how, seasonal traditions and market notes from both of my home markets: Lake Chelan and the surrounding Eastern Washington communities, and Arizona's West Valley, from Sun City and Surprise to Wickenburg.

Cora's homemade apple pie with an oat crumble topping

Seasonal · Washington

From Orchard to Oven: Apple Season in Chelan, Manson and the Wenatchee Valley

Orchard roads, fruit stands and a tradition that travels: why fall in the Apple Capital is my favorite season, plus my make-ahead freezer apple pie.

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