Apple Season

One of the best things about fall is apples and my favorite place to get them is my local apple orchard.  This place is owned and operated by Amish and in the fall this place turns into a bustling tourist attraction.

A very common mode of transportation in my area.

 

The sweet aroma of apples and cider meet you as you walk in the door. I like to pick my apples out of the bins so I can mix them up.

This place has a great selection of locally grown produce and just about the best prices around.

I enjoy seeing all the fall displays of pumpkins, squash and gourds....

and the vast selection of fall mums. It's hard choosing a mum because they are all beautiful. There are so many different colors and this year I have been seeing some with a combination of two colors in one pot. So pretty!

 It's tempting to buy the mums that are in full bloom for instant color, but the ones with unopened buds will last longer into the season and those are the ones I choose.

You can buy corn shocks and....

Indian Corn

Did I mention apples?

In my opinion this apple cider is about the best you can buy. It is full of flavor and so refreshing with just the right blend of apples.
Occasionally on a cold night I will heat some up with red hot cinnamon candies melted in, but I like it best fresh and cold out of the jug! Did you know apple cider freezes very well? Just remember to leave some room for expansion.

Watermelon for under $2.00?? Wow.

An apple a day....Excuse me...I got a sudden craving for an apple!!

Rebecca's Bistro

Rebecca's Bistro in Walnut Creek Ohio is a wonderful place to gather with friends or relatives in this case. Well... they are my friends too. I have been meeting with this group once a month (excluding the summer months) for about 30 years! Now that's dedication!! One is missing in this photo.

This used to be a log cabin built in the 1800's and restored to a cozy, quaint restaurant about 9 years ago.

This has always been a favorite place for us to meet and the food is fantastic. The menu varies from day to day with delicious salads, soups and sandwiches.

I just love the rustic decor of this place and it has such a warm, cozy and homey atmosphere.

Some adorable wall displays.

I could sit here with a book and a cup of coffee all day and... 

I would probably have to have one of these pastries. Only one word needed. YUM!

The outside is decorated for the season.

There's something in every nook and cranny.

I hope you all have the chance to visit this place sometime. I know you will love it.