I was out and about on my rounds, following a ribbon road out of Central Lake, when I saw a comical bird conference going on in a bare tree. Pull over, put ‘er in park, hop out. Every time I managed to get them in focus, the birds exploded into the sky as if the […]
I always expect a spell of wonderful weather in September. This year has been something of a disappointment in that regard, but yesterday made up for it. I went rambling across country with the Duo. I found huge, perfect, delicious tomatoes at Providence Farm. I stopped at King’s for apples: Galas and McIntosh. I returned […]
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 […]
Earlier this week Betsy King issued an invitation to all her friends and neighbors to come by the farm market for a complimentary piece of pie. Then Patty Hill repeated the invitation on the Orchard Talk blog. I figured the place would be mobbed, but it would be worth it. I have had Rose’s pie. […]
Yesterday was a good day to be out and about for a person (or a spaniel) who loves produce. I bought a large bag of McIntosh apples and some sweet, sweet plums at King’s. Then I stopped at Providence Farm. I’ve told you all about the CSA before, but now there’s something new. On Tuesdays […]
January 10, 2011
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