The Blog Tech felt cheated that he missed last weeks market trip so we headed back to the same place yesterday. I made up a gift basket filled with things I bought along the way and some Amish items I bought at the market.
* I forgot to mention the winner of last weeks giveaway. It is: Leathra
The basket is filled with some decorative mini Indian corns, a honey bear, two sacks of Amish popcorn, biscotti's, a pack of dip mix made locally, Amish candy, and a box of Bell's seasoning. I've been having trouble finding Bell's for the last couple of years so when I saw it, I stocked up on it. It is a must have for your thanksgiving stuffing. I will be adding a few more items to the basket before I wrap it.
To enter, just leave a comment on this post. If you are not already a follower, sign on to follow. The winner will be announced next Saturday. Saturday the 25th is the Practical Magic Blog Party Day so I will be posting a special giveaway on that day.
What can be better than an unexpected gift? Look what arrived in my mail yesterday! This was sent to me by my blog buddy and my favorite Halloween artist William Bezek. He makes the most amazing art. If you haven't visited his site, click on the the link below and check out this his work. Plus, he writes the most entertaining posts.
William Bezek
Why do pumpkins with faces always look like my father? This little guy now resides with a bunch of his friends. I just hope the Blog Tech doesn't eat him by accident. The BT is only semi awake when he arrives here each morning.
For all of you who are looking for a Fall fix, I give you more pics of the farm market as seen through the Blog Tech's lens.
I find it fascinating to see the same place photographed by the two of us.
If you look back at my pics from last weeks visit to this market, you will see that they are very different.
The BT's are much more artistic.
I photograph these places through a shopper's eye.
He is much more observant of his subjects.
Pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins....I just love to be able to say that!
I had to restrain myself from diving into these bins and just rolling around in the gourds. I mean, kids get to do this with those colored balls all the time. I feel I am entitled to jump into those gourds after a year of anticipation? I do slightly fear institutionalization so I took a pass. But it was tough.
Indian corn amazes me. I could stare at it endlessly. It is such a natural work of art. It is so beautiful I would like to wear it as jewelry. But once again, the fear of being locked away because I have Indian corn dangling from my ears stops me in my tracks. But maybe in the privacy of my own home?
Of course I would wear the small ones, not these giants.
I have a chicken/egg fixation. I want chickens so much and I vacillate on acquiring them each spring. I am constantly seeking fresh eggs so I was thrilled to find these at the market.
The green and blue eggs come from Araucana hens. They are sometimes called Easter egg chickens.
I baked two more loaves of the no knead rosemary bread. The recipe is on my sidebar. Brunch this morning will be slices of this, toasted and served with sauteed mushrooms, zucchini and onions and topped with sunny side up Araucana eggs. Sigh......egg bliss!!!
On the way to the market we discovered a small town which was holding an Oktoberfest and I will be posting lots of pics from it tomorrow along with some great photos of the countryside. Stop back for another Fall fix!
* I forgot to mention the winner of last weeks giveaway. It is: Leathra
The basket is filled with some decorative mini Indian corns, a honey bear, two sacks of Amish popcorn, biscotti's, a pack of dip mix made locally, Amish candy, and a box of Bell's seasoning. I've been having trouble finding Bell's for the last couple of years so when I saw it, I stocked up on it. It is a must have for your thanksgiving stuffing. I will be adding a few more items to the basket before I wrap it.
To enter, just leave a comment on this post. If you are not already a follower, sign on to follow. The winner will be announced next Saturday. Saturday the 25th is the Practical Magic Blog Party Day so I will be posting a special giveaway on that day.
What can be better than an unexpected gift? Look what arrived in my mail yesterday! This was sent to me by my blog buddy and my favorite Halloween artist William Bezek. He makes the most amazing art. If you haven't visited his site, click on the the link below and check out this his work. Plus, he writes the most entertaining posts.
William Bezek
Why do pumpkins with faces always look like my father? This little guy now resides with a bunch of his friends. I just hope the Blog Tech doesn't eat him by accident. The BT is only semi awake when he arrives here each morning.
For all of you who are looking for a Fall fix, I give you more pics of the farm market as seen through the Blog Tech's lens.
I find it fascinating to see the same place photographed by the two of us.
If you look back at my pics from last weeks visit to this market, you will see that they are very different.
The BT's are much more artistic.
I photograph these places through a shopper's eye.
He is much more observant of his subjects.
Pumpkins pumpkins pumpkins....I just love to be able to say that!
I had to restrain myself from diving into these bins and just rolling around in the gourds. I mean, kids get to do this with those colored balls all the time. I feel I am entitled to jump into those gourds after a year of anticipation? I do slightly fear institutionalization so I took a pass. But it was tough.
Indian corn amazes me. I could stare at it endlessly. It is such a natural work of art. It is so beautiful I would like to wear it as jewelry. But once again, the fear of being locked away because I have Indian corn dangling from my ears stops me in my tracks. But maybe in the privacy of my own home?
Of course I would wear the small ones, not these giants.
I have a chicken/egg fixation. I want chickens so much and I vacillate on acquiring them each spring. I am constantly seeking fresh eggs so I was thrilled to find these at the market.
The green and blue eggs come from Araucana hens. They are sometimes called Easter egg chickens.
I baked two more loaves of the no knead rosemary bread. The recipe is on my sidebar. Brunch this morning will be slices of this, toasted and served with sauteed mushrooms, zucchini and onions and topped with sunny side up Araucana eggs. Sigh......egg bliss!!!
On the way to the market we discovered a small town which was holding an Oktoberfest and I will be posting lots of pics from it tomorrow along with some great photos of the countryside. Stop back for another Fall fix!
Comments
Lucky the one winning this new giveaway!! That is something special! I looked at some new baskets in a store yesterday and they costed around 22 US dollars!!! They looked much the same as the one You show today. Perhaps one size bigger.
I wish we had markets like that over here! Pumpkins, gourds and indian corn en masse!
Have a great day now!
Christer.
Becky in SC
Ooohh... That pumpkin is the cutest!! Bezek's art is absurdly amazing, this must have been such a cool surprise! :)
I wish we had something like this here in Brazil, I would love to see baskets and baskets of pumpkins like those! I love my country, but a bit of my soul is defintely foreign, lol!
Kisses!
ALWAYS put it in my stuffing too..
man, we are out of luck out here in CA. in the pumpkin department....they say it was so cold this summer that finding a pumpkin is going to be like finding the Hope diamond....huh????
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
You have me in such a fallish mood:)
The pumpkin from William Bezek is just adorable!
Please enter me in the giveaway:)
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
Oh and please pick me for that wonderful basket of fall goodies!
Oh! Your meatloaf receipe is on the menu tonight. Can't wait! Thank you for sharing such hearty and delicious receipes. My creativity lies far from the kitchen, so I appreciate the tips.
I'd also love a shot at winning that cornucopia of market goodies please.
One last question: Is that an actual historical Salem Witch house that you live in? If so, lucky you! It is stunning!
I'm a follower.
A HUGE congratulations on receiving the gift from Will! His artwork is beyond belief, and that JOL is precious! I know that it has become an instant treasure in your Halloween collection!
It sure is good to be able to sit down and read your blog again. .I feel like I've been away forever!!
I'm already a follower.
I would love to enter this give away please and will pop in of course for your practical magic giveaway too.
I so love Your fall cooking posts ☺ Thanks so much
rox
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
Lovely pictures, by the way ♥
And just think, if you get chicks in the spring, you can have your very own fresh eggs every day starting in, oh, end of July/early August...
Just sayin'...
:-)
Thanks also for the chance to win such goodies. :)
-- Birgit
Leah
Peace,
Chris........
I'll be making your apple cake (without parchment) for my husband's work potluck lunch on Thursday. Wish I could keep a piece for myself!
susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com