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Sweet satisfaction at ‘Apples and Things’

Sweet satisfaction at ‘Apples and Things’

Judy Jacobs, right, took the advice of Dick Heinz to buy the French vanilla orange marmalade cake.

Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE— The aroma of fresh baked goods and simmering chili filled the air around noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Falls Village Congregational Church’s annual “Apples and Things” event, stirring cravings among the hungry visitors.

A bowl of chili and a couple of miniature corn muffins took care of the hollow feeling.

There were children’s activities inside and outside, housewares and knickknacks for sale, and the above-mentioned baked goods.

Lots of baked goods.

Judy Jacobs, with some input from Dick Heinz, walked out with a French vanilla orange marmalade cake.

She said she was intrigued by this particular combination of flavors and ingredients.

Someone said in passing, “That’s 500 calories a slice.”

“At least,” laughed Jacobs.

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