There's an apple tree in the park by our house in Michigan that I always begin to check on each spring. It gets to be covered in lush white flowers in early June. I patiently visit each summer trip to check on the tree's progress as these flowers turn to small fruits then slowly get … Continue reading Apple Hoarding
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Blackberry season at the Lake
Those of you who follow me will note that I have been absent from my blog for some time now. We have been going through some big changes around the farm. This past spring we decided it was time to step away from the retail sale of eggs. We have so much going on in … Continue reading Blackberry season at the Lake
August in Northern Michigan: a Food Paradise
We spent the weekend at our house up in Michigan for my sweet husband's birthday. This weekend had me saying, "yup, I could live up here!" Apparently Northern Michigan is a food paradise come late summer. The day we arrived I went out to check on my plants in the yard. I found my raspberry … Continue reading August in Northern Michigan: a Food Paradise
Michigan Fruit Crumble
The first day here we stopped at the local fruit stand and got a nice selection of fruit. I had to make one of my fruit crumbles that have become a tradition on trips up here. To start, cut up whatever fruit you have. I used rhubarb (cut in 1-2" chunks), cherries (pitted and halved), … Continue reading Michigan Fruit Crumble
U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
I like to support local farms and northern Michigan is a treasure trove of local food. This morning I called a bunch of farms to see what fruit might be in season to pick. Strawberries are ripe but we're a couple weeks out on blueberries, currants and raspberries. Then I saw this little gem on … Continue reading U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
Cherry Mint Water
We are up at the Lakehouse for a week of family vacation. Today is hot and we are out on the boat cooling off in the nice lake water. Here along the shore my eye caught site of bunches of chocolate mint and spearmint growing along the shore. We also have some cherries to snack … Continue reading Cherry Mint Water
Winter Wonderland
Josh and the boys and I spent a few days up at the lake house after Christmas. We arrived late Christmas day to a real winter wonderland! It was pretty dark that first evening but early the next day the boys each unpacked their snow gear, suited up, and headed out to play. Josh got … Continue reading Winter Wonderland
Shirley’s In the Woods Cafe
I came up to our lakehouse for a few days of rest and a break from the busyness with my husband's aunt. Our first day was full of food and drinks and fresh air - a winning combination for good spirits! We started our day at one of my alltime favorite breakfast joints. It's a … Continue reading Shirley’s In the Woods Cafe
Homemade Caramel Apples
On our drive home from Michigan one of the boys asked if we could make some caramel apples with the apples we got at Diehl's. I thought that sounded like a grand idea. My mother absolutely loved caramel apples so the idea of making some with the boys warmed my heart. Every fall it seemed … Continue reading Homemade Caramel Apples
Michigan Apple Fun
It was a beautiful morning up here in southeastern Michigan. We came up to see my in-laws for the holiday weekend but needed a little time out of the house so Josh and the boys and I set out to a local apple orchard. Diehl's is not a u-pick but they do have a neat … Continue reading Michigan Apple Fun
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