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A visit to a farm

Jessie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:23:51 +0000

Yesterday we trekked to Outlook Farm in Westhampton for what they were calling their “peach festival”. It was pretty neat. As we got there it was just beginning to sprinkle. They had a large tent set up over their picnic tables so that folks could stay dry while they ate. There was a table covered with sides (pasta salad, cole slaw, corn on the cob, corn bread), and a menu for grilled meats (chicken breasts, ribs, sausages, pulled pork). There was another tent for the band who played southern rock while we ate. We ordered our food, ate, listened to music, got dessert (ricotta pound cake with fresh peaches & local peach ice cream) from the ice cream shack, then walked through the country store.

The country store was interesting. It looks like it started out as a vegetable stand which then expanded to include a small restaurant, then added deli cases for prepared foods. They also sell such local goodnesses as honey, homemade breads, pies, etc. Jay & Nate both bought peaches which are just coming into season here.

After all that munching we went for a walk in the “dog” park in Hamp. We wrapped up the day watching Ratatouille. What an adorable movie!

And so that it’s not all about food….

Jessie — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:57:45 +0000

When I went to downtown last week with friends we got bored in the bars which were terribly warm and so we started walking. We got over to the Mardi Gras and there was a girl dancing atop a lifeguard chair in the parking lot. That caught our attention. Upon further inspection we discovered that there was a mini fair set up in the lot, inclusive of a mechanical bull. He was set up inside of an inflatable ring (similar to a bounce house). I had to try a ride.

Upon inquiry I learned that the ride was free, all I had to do was remove my shoes. Heck yes!

Jess’ first time on the mechanical bull

I made it 27 seconds. This video didn’t begin until more than half way through my ride. It was a blast though. Something to try at least once.

’tis the fruity season

Jessie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:27:55 +0000

I absolutely love the summer for fresh fruits. We have cantaloupes and strawberries, blueberries, peaches and nectarines. So many farms in the area allow for picking your own too. I grabbed a few things from the farmer’s market, and a few from the grocery store, and threw together a luscious fruit salad this week.

Topped with a splash of plain yogurt, and then a bit of that homemade granola, this has kept me going every morning this week. Sweet, crunchy, rich in fiber. Yum!