This was the first time I think since my out-of-town trip to New Hope, that I'm finally in the autumnal mood, although the garden still says summer. The flowers are still going strong here. The zinnia are now going nuts. But how, when the tempts are definitely a bit nip. Yesterday found me over at Oak Grove for some produce, apples to make an apple pie, my first apple cider of the season...three quarts, which was delish I might add, and pumpkins and gourds for the garden. Pumpkins and gourds for some odd reason always make me feel happy, and I have no idea why. I guess it just adds a fun seasonal touch to the outdoors, and the fact that I love Halloween. The place was packed...I got in and out as there were many kiddies enjoying the little activity stations outdoors, they could partake in. I found two huge pumpkins to crave closer to Hallows eve, and way too many smaller ones to place about that will last right through till Thanksgiving. One kid got rambunctious and knocked his father's cart into the back of me, bouncing off my ass, and apologized. His words- "I'm so sorry for my child running our cart into your cakes!" CAKES! The father was a young hipster and I have the feeling swung for my team. Did I just get hit on by a man with child?!?!?!? I smiled and said no problem, I'm sure we can find a way to deal with this.... all the while batting the eye lashes. Joking!!!! Or was I? I got way too many pumpkins and gourds.
Oh, dear. She's cruising the pumpkin patch already! Pic #10 just about sums it all up, really - it's all about the butter-nuts... Jx
ReplyDeleteOh dear is right. I thought "Say, let's go back to your place and we busy the kid in the other room with some coloring books, while I show you my peter peter pumpkin eater.....
DeleteMeanwhile, I do make a mean butternut squash soup...with a dash of whiskey in it.
Those gourds!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so where the half-naked pumpkin pickers?
ReplyDeleteThey weren't there I can tell you that much! Though a rather large rotund woman was bent over showing some coin slot.
DeleteI love Halloween, such a spooky time.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
My favorite holiday Dora.
DeleteI'm sure some of those gourds were giving you IDEARS.
ReplyDeleteSome do look rather suggestive right? I'm surprised a conservative didn't bitch and have them excommunicated.
DeleteI'm salivating at the computer screen.
ReplyDeleteWe had a bit of a chill this weekend and Carlos celebrated by making Wassail, and I celebrated by making Wassail with Brandy!
Wassail?!?!? As in the holiday Wassail, like as in 🎶🎵 Here we come a wassailing, among the leaves so green??? I have never had it.... but is it the right holiday? That Carlos. But you mention brandy...so I'm there.
DeleteThat guy wanted to check out your pumpkin patch, sweetie, and then try your cider. Lilith is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Janie!!!!!! Where you been girl?!?!?!?!?
DeleteWorking and tired.
DeleteDon't be carving any holes in those pumpkins, hon. I've seen pictures! Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteMind your own bees wax!!!!!
Delete*slips craving knife back under pillow*
Oh the joy! I sorely miss going to places such of this in the autumn . I want to live again around something like this.
ReplyDeleteThat's some pickup line that father gave you. He's probably trained the kid to "accidentally" bump into Cake that he's spotted with hopes of getting himself a slice.
ReplyDeleteTundra Bunny here... Canadians have been known to fire up their BBQ grills at -20 F! Are you sure you don't have some Canadian DNA lurking in your ancestry somewhere?!
ReplyDeleteNow those are so great shots to get us in the mood. There are all sort of pumpkins and gourds. Looks like a nice place.
ReplyDeleteBoy what great seasonal pictures! And if you think that is cold, wait till you come to P-town in November. That dinner looks great. I keep my grill out till at least the end of November.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean...I love this time of year and pumpkins too. I may go over board....
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great farmers market to go to. I bet if they have baked goods, they are excellent! And I hope your apple pie turned up good for you. I tend to go overboard with pumpkins and cabbages on this front porch, but this may be my last autumn in the big house so to speak.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious post.
Agnes....there baked goods are incredibly delicious...and it is also where he get out turkey for Thanksgiving.
DeleteWitch please.... hennny! I love pumpkins too. I line my balcony with them.
ReplyDeleteGLORIOUS time of the year.
ReplyDelete"I thought it best to go see the goats" after that photo of butternut squashes (and the cales incident) : Bwah hah hah hah haaaa! Yes, probably best not to add your butternut to the mix - everyone would want some and you'd get mobbed!
ReplyDeleteAnd my worry is...would it be enough to go around???
DeleteIt usually is the good time that's had by all... Jx
Deleteproviding a good time since the 1920's.
DeleteThat shot of poor Lilith is adorable. Leave it to you to get your cakes cruised at the pumpkin patch.
ReplyDeleteI must admit it threw me....and I very seldom don't have a come back.
DeleteAren't they just fab!!! I grow squash every year. In years past I've grown the ones that forced you to the goats. They are called Tromboncino! Not so good for eating but certainly great to look at!
ReplyDeleteI often wondered what they are used for? They are cool looking.
DeleteYou could have invited him to sample your pumpkin cake - I have a recipe
ReplyDeleteBy his look he had a recipe in mind already!!!!
DeleteI wanna know who's getting cast as The Great Pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteShame you don't live a little closer; we've got plenty of apples and I have several bottles of juice from our own apples
ReplyDeleteI just love cider or Apple juice. I almost drink too much of it.
DeleteOh gourd!!!
ReplyDeleteI can understand why the fruits of October make you happy.
Sx