We attended the annual Oktoberfest celebration at the Schlukebier’s in St. Paul, and it was entertaining as always. Despite my lack of German ancestry, I still enjoy a good party! So we feasted on brats and sauerkraut, swayed to the German accordian tunes, and giggled as our surrounding partygoers chugged another beer. These are memorable days!
This year we tried Minnetonka Orchard in Minnetrista, which I had been to a few years back. This orchard has a rugged rural quality to it that I adore! We all took a hayride, picked some Haralsons, watched the goats climb the roof, and ventured into the “corn crib.” Our apples’ fate will be a delectable apple crisp, complete with vanilla ice cream (it is easier than pie and just as good). Great times with my adorable family!!!
Okay, so I admit that my life at times seems to revolves around fruit (hence summer). It’s just so darn tasty! Living in Minnesota (ahem...the land where Honeycrisp apples originated!) is quite a perk, considering the wealth of produce it boasts. My favorites are apples, raspberries and asparagus. It is fun to be a participant in that we can pick the food off of the bush, or tree, and consume it within moments of picking. I love baking my prizes the day I attained them!
