This Thanksgiving, you don't need a full kitchen marathon to enjoy a delicious holiday feast. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, celebrating with a friend, or simply craving a no-stress holiday meal, our Deli-Made Thanksgiving Meal for Two is the perfect way to enjoy all the classics without any of the prep.

Our ready-to-heat meal is crafted with care, using fresh ingredients and traditional flavors that taste just like home. Each meal includes:

• Apple Cider-Brined Turkey: Tender, juicy, and infused with seasonal apple cider for a hint of sweetness
• Savory Stuffing: A comforting blend of herbs and hearty bread, baked to perfection
• Green Beans: Lightly seasoned and cooked crisp-tender
• Brown Sugar Carrots: Sweet, buttery, and beautifully caramelized
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Creamy, smooth, and full of rich garlic flavor
• Turkey Gravy: The perfect finishing touch to bring it all together

Whether you're looking to keep things simple or elevate your holiday with ease, this meal offers everything you need for a satisfying, home-style Thanksgiving dinner - just heat, plate, and enjoy. Pre-order and pick up in store! Deadline to pre-order your meal online is Saturday, November 22nd.

Stock Up on Your Favorite Premade Sides

If you're hosting a gathering or want extra helpings of your favorite holiday flavors, we're also offering a full lineup of premade Thanksgiving sides, available individually:

• Stuffing
• Mac & Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans & Carrots
• Cranberry Sauce
• Turkey Gravy

Mix, match, and fill your table with all the traditional comforts you love, without the hassle.

Available Now Through Thanksgiving

All deli-made holiday items, including the full Meal for Two and all premade sides are available in-store now through Thanksgiving. Stop in, stock up, and let us help make your holiday warm, delicious, and wonderfully simple.

Thanksgiving is all about comfort, tradition, and those little secrets that make a holiday meal unforgettable. And while most people focus on brining, buttering, and seasoning their turkey just right, there's one simple trick that can completely elevate your bird this year: tucking a Honeycrisp apple inside the cavity before roasting.

It might sound unexpected, but this classic orchard apple brings moisture, aroma, and a subtle sweetness that enhances the turkey without altering the flavors you've spent so much time perfecting. And when that apple comes from Lyman Orchards, grown locally and eco-certified, you're giving your holiday meal a boost in freshness and sustainability too.

So why Honeycrisps?

1. They hold up beautifully during long roasting times.

Honeycrisps are famous for their crisp bite and firm flesh, qualities that translate perfectly to roasting. Instead of turning mushy or disappearing into the bottom of the pan, they stay structured, slowly releasing steam that keeps the turkey beautifully moist.

2. A natural way to infuse subtle flavor.

While the apple won't make your turkey taste like fruit, it adds a delicate aroma that rounds out the herbs and citrus you may already be using. Think of it like nature's humidifier for your over, only better.

3. They're naturally juicy.

A dry turkey is the quickest way to ruin a Thanksgiving feast. Honeycrisps have a high water content, and during roasting, that moisture disperses gently throughout the cavity, helping the meat retain its tenderness from the inside out.

How to use Honeycrisp inside your turkey

Simple slice of Honeycrisp apple into quarters and place it inside the turkey cavity along with your favorite aromatics, think onion, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, or even a halved orange. As the turkey roasts, the apple helps keep the bird moist, fragrant, and holiday-ready.

If you're looking for a small, meaningful upgrade to this year's Thanksgiving meal, start with something simple, fresh, and homegrown. Honeycrisps are more than just a snack, they're the secret ingredient that makes your turkey shine.

1741 Pub & Grill is a drop off location to donate to Toys for Tots!

Drop off new, unwrapped toys at 1741 Pub & Grill now until November 26th.

When you donate a toy, receive a voucher for $25 off your next 18-hole round of golf! Voucher will expire June 30, 2026.

The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.

For more information on Toys for Tots visit: https://www.toysfortots.org/

It's the most wonderful time of the year - pie season at Lyman Orchards! As Thanksgiving approaches, our bakery is buzzing with the aroma of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and buttery pie crusts. Whether you're hosting the family feast or traveling to see loved ones, there's no easier (or tastier!) way to bring a little homemade happiness to your holiday table than with a Lyman Orchards pie.

For generations, families have celebrated the holidays with Lyman Orchards pies, baked with farm-fresh fruit and the same homemade flavor you'd find in Grandma's kitchen. From classic Apple and Blueberry to sweet Bumbleberry and other seasonal favorites, every pie is made with care right here in Connecticut.

Forget the flour, rolling pin, and last-minute baking stress! Simply order online and your pies will be ready for quick and easy pickup at the Apple Barrel Farm market.

Can't make it to the store? We also offer shipping on select fruit pies so you can send a little piece of Lyman Orchards to family and friends near or far. (Please note: we ship pies on Mondays & Tuesdays only.)

New This Year: Choose Your Pie Style

We're making it even easier to customize your order! When picking up in-store, you can now choose how you'd like your pie:

• Frozen & Unbaked: bake it fresh at home
• Baked & Frozen: ready when you are
• Freshly Baked - ready to serve

Order Deadlines:

To ensure your Thanksgiving table is complete, make sure to get your orders in on time:

• 10+ pies: Place your oder by Friday, November 14th for in-store pickup
• Door Delivery: Place your order by Monday, November 17th
• 9 or fewer pies: Place your order by Monday, November 24th for in-store pickup

How to Order:

Visit our online store to browse our selection of pies and select the date you'd like to pickup!

So go ahead- save your oven for the turkey and let us take care of dessert. Your family (and your taste buds) will thank you!

This Veterans Day, Lyman Orchards is proud to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Veterans and Active Duty Military are invited to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market and enjoy 20% off their purchase as our heartfelt thank you for their service.

Whether you're stopping by for our famous apple cider donuts, a warm slice of fresh-baked pie, or a cozy cup of Lyman Orchards apple cider, it's the perfect time to enjoy a taste of fall and the spirit of community that defines our farm.

Our appreciation doesn't end on Veterans Day. Veterans and Active Duty Military receive 10% off year-round at the Apple Barrel Farm Market. It's a small gesture to honor the tremendous dedication and sacrifice of those who serve our nation.

Try some of our store-made soup of the week! This week: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Apple Barrel Farm Market Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM

Apple Barrel Deli Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM

Address: 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, CT 06455

Now through December 31st, we are working to raise funds for Hurricane Relief in Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a Category 5 storm with winds near 185 mph, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Families have lost homes, power, and access to basic necessities.

This cause is especially close to our hearts. Each year, we are fortunate to welcome a dedicated team of Jamaican workers who help us in our orchards during the growing season. They come to us through a U.S. Department of Labor program which allows foreign guest workers to work on U.S. farms during the growing season. We have been employing guest workers from Jamaica for nearly 60 years. Many of our current workers have been with us for over 10 seasons. Some are sons of former workers. They are essential to our efforts in successfully completing our harvests every year. These workers have recently gone home and now face the arduous task of repairing from the damage done by the hurricane. Lyman Orchards has supported them individually with a hurricane relief donation.

The rebuilding efforts in Jamaica will take time and require many resources. Lyman Orchards is partnering with The Salvation Army to launch a donation campaign in support of the people of Jamaica. The Salvation Army is mobilizing to provide immediate relief by delivering food, shelter, and compassionate care to those affected.

How you can help:

• Round Up at the Register: When you visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market, you can round up your purchase or donate any amount at our registers. Every cent collected will go directly to The Salvation Army's Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund.
• Donate Online: You can also give directly through The Salvation Army Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief Fund.

Every donation helps restore dignity and hope to communities in crisis and ensures The Salvation Army can act swiftly and effectively when help is needed most.