Queens County Farm has been farmed without interruption since 1697, which makes it the right and slightly uncanny place to learn how somebody in that farmhouse would have baked an apple. The Colonial Culinary series is genuinely hands-on rather than a demonstration, working through period techniques and the reasoning behind them for a seasonal dish. If you like the kind of history you can eat afterwards, this is a small, cheap, deeply specific hour.
What to expect
A small group works through the preparation of stuffed baked apples using historic methods, guided by farm educators who explain the technique and its context. Places are limited, so it is a hands-on class rather than a demonstration for a crowd. It runs about an hour, leaving the rest of the day for the farm's animals, fields and maze.
Good to know
- Book ahead — class sizes are small and it is ticketed
- The E/F to Kew Gardens then the Q46, or drive; the farm has free parking
- One hour, hands-on, so wear something you do not mind getting flour on
- Suits adults and older children rather than toddlers
- The rest of the farm is free to explore before or after
- Mention food allergies when booking
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Common questions
Is this a demonstration or hands-on?
Hands-on. Class sizes are kept small so participants work through the preparation themselves.
How old is the farm?
Queens County Farm has been continuously farmed since 1697, making it the longest continuously farmed site in New York State.
Do I need to book?
Yes — places are limited and the class is ticketed.
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