We are at the end of peach season and I almost missed it! Thankfully the orchard we go to for peaches, strawberries, etc. has sunday hours and we were able to snag a bushel. From these golden orbs I was able to tuck away peach chutney and just flat out canned peaches. No jam cause … Continue reading Just Peachy
In case you are coming to the area to ski, there is something you need to know.... The slopes are currently open on Thursday - Sunday, meaning closed Mondays - Wednesday. Tubing is closed. The ski slope webcam can be found HERE. < this is actually pretty cool. So far, we've had a pretty mild … Continue reading A Bit Of Snow
Every year, residents and visitors alike, look forward to the Highland County Maple Festival. This celebration occurs the second and third weekend of March; for 2016, March 12-13 and 19-20. One weekend will be beautiful and the other rainy/snowy. We are betting on which weekend will host which weather and the consensus seem to be … Continue reading Highland County Maple Festival
The Christmas we celebrate today has not changed much from that of Victorian England; decorating an evergreen, sending Christmas cards, caroling, and stuffing stockings. The exception to this is an old fashioned ghost story, told around a fire, with a drink in hand. Have you really paid attention to a particular phrase from the popular … Continue reading Christmas Ghost Stories
For some, this is a bit soon to be thinking of Christmas and for others, planning began months ago. Our holidays are normally low-key (except for Halloween) yet I am waxing sentimental for the coldest of holidays - in the Northern Hemisphere, that is. My memories of Christmas past, included one large gift under the tree … Continue reading Waxing Sentimental
