It had been ages since Shirley and I had been to Cracker Barrel for turkey and dressing but yesterday we fixed that mistake!! So glad that the CEO of that establishment came to her senses and got things back like we like them.
While driving home we stopped in a farm market... so cute a place and I bought some goodies.
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I couldn't pass up a tray of huge muscadines. Now, for those of you who are not from the south.... muscadines are wild grapes and are soooo good. Most people don't eat the skins 'cause they are tough but the taste of the pulp and juice is just divine. These were so big....
I also got some sweet potatoes. Love them baked with butter and brown sugar on them. I bought a quart of pickled spiced peaches but those are on hold for the holidays.
As we parked back at my place Shirley noticed a grape vine growing in a tree by the parking area. It looked weird! By doing a google picture id I found out that a tiny insect called a leafhopper was causing that pretty pattern on that leaf. I like the look. but, I am sure it isn't healthy for the vine.
I think it just puts you in a different frame of mind to get out and enjoy the sights of a new approaching season.
What a fun day! Glad your Cracker Barrel is back to normal. I love the farm market.
ReplyDeleteWe grow grapes and those leafhoppers are awful. I’ve never heard of those grapes from the south and those pickled spiced peaches sound interesting. Every region has their own delectable treats.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun outing at the farm market.
ReplyDeleteFarm markets are so much fun to visit and this time of the year is the best for great choices.
ReplyDeleteThat leaf is so pretty.
Love the yummy southern food at Cracker Barrel. I'd never heard of the wild grapes, sound interesting though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect Fall outing! We used to do that in NC and always looked forward to the pumpkin farms!
ReplyDeleteI agree about getting out to enjoy the coming season. I want us to go to a farmers market or pumpkin farm this year. But trying to get all of our schedules to match up can be a challenge. Those Muscadines look like plums. Never heard of them before. And that leaf. It's really pretty, but I hope the Leafhopper hasn't hurt the plant at all. Have a great weekend Latane!
ReplyDeleteOK. THAT looks like the perfect autumn afternoon! I have never seen or heard of those grapes before, but they look delicious! And you, my friend, are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThose grapes look good, Latane, and while I don’t recall trying them would surely have bought some. The leaf pattern is unusual and quite lovely for being caused by an insect.
ReplyDeleteHi Latane, You look really nice standing next to those pumpkins. Some people always look good in photos and you are one of them. I'm not one of those people:)
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