If You Come to Visit: Millions of Peaches

If you come to visit me, you should really come toward the end of summer.  Blackberries?  Shakespeare?  Who could ask for anything more?

How about peaches?  I'll take you to our favorite local orchard, Sugar Plum Acres.  

My sister-cousin, Christina, was here recently.  We loaded up 2 vans worth of children, drove to the orchard, just 10 minutes from my house, picked a bunch of beautiful, fat peaches, and stopped by Puck's on the way home.  Not a bad morning.

 

And, since I'm silly with nesting hormones, my mom and I bottled a bunch a few days later.  Just add that to the list with blackberry jam, pesto, slow-roasted tomatoes (all now safely gathered into my pantry or freezer), not to mention the painting of a Craigslist dresser (4 coats--heaven help me), and about a million other little projects.  I've never nested more furiously than this summer!

Have you scheduled your trip for next August yet? 

If You Come to Visit: Black Sheep Scones

There are few pleasures in this world that compare to an outing to Black Sheep. They have tasty British faire, it's an interesting environment for a relaxed lunch, and it's a fun, lively pub to be in at night. But if you come to visit, I will insist that you order the scones. They whip them up upon your order, so it's a solid 20 minute wait. But I'm happy to wait 20 minutes for fresh, hot, perfect scones with clotted cream and jam. Plus, you'll be here visiting, so we'll have plenty to chat about.

Jessie and I stopped in today for some afternoon scones and they were better than ever. Can't wait for you to join us...

If you come to visit: Puck's Donuts

I'm starting a new series on the blog called If you come to visit. I'm always talking with dear friends from all around (Brooke, the next time you're not in Africa, how 'bout it?!), about all the fun we'd have if they came for a visit. But, you know how it is. Life is busy. People don't tend to make it out here. So, I thought I'd start posting some enticements. :)

Taylor and I love company. Plus, you'd really have a great time here. You, as in y-o-u. You're invited.

So.

If you come to visit, we'll spend at least one morning at Puck's Donuts. Forget Krispy Kreme. Voo Doo Donuts? No, thanks. Even Tim Horton's (shout out to my Canadians) pales in comparison. Puck's is the best and is an Ashland institution. Also, little known fact, Puck's daughter is in Blaine's Kindergarten class, so he's always getting hooked up during class parties!

I'll have a glazed twist. You can have whatever you want. And it's on me. :)