Rich harvests in the farm markets, Rare Threads in East Jordan, and a benefit for Louan Lechler in Greilickville. Autumn's very best weekend is coming right up.
Now I know it's autumn. I spent much of the golden afternoon wandering around between home and Elk Rapids taking pictures of golden fields and Stan Dawson's vineyard and fat pumpkins, and it all looked so good that I came home and . . . cooked. I did that! I never do that!
It was time to go to the chestnut orchard again, and off we went. I know, I know, I promised to tell you all about the Terrible Horrible etc., and I will, but the chestnut orchard was something to see today, and if I don't get a post up right away I'll probably find a way to lose the pictures and then where would we be?
I am in receipt of a press release from the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center that makes me want to clear all my October weekends in order to do everything they have on offer. First up is the Bike Repair Workshop. Rob the Firefighter bought me a bicycle and I love it, but I […]
This is glory time in the orchards and fields of Antrim County. I imagine a larder filled with gleaming jars of apricots, tasty pickles, dark cherry sauce. There are only two problems.
These are perfectly ripe apricots over at King’s. I am fond of apricots, and I have been eating more than my share in the last couple of days. That’s OK, though, as there are still plenty for you. Every farmstand and farm market in Antrim County is overflowing with riches. You can choose from the […]
October 8, 2010
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