“We’ve been Berry Picking!”
“It’s been so cold lately they turned blue!” – 10 points if you know the reference.
Last weekend, to unwind from the wonderful and wacky busy-ness of directing and casting and showcase planning and classes, we planned a marvelous beaching & berry picking day of R&R in the country and on the shores of Lake Ontario.
And it was excellent.
And I adore everything about Hurd Orchards, including their fantastic fields of berries and trees of cherries, amazing little country store of baked goods, jellies, jams, infused vinegars, scented soaps, dried flowers, and the best caramels I have EVER had. EVER.
Our lovely little group of 9 spent a few sunny hours surrounded by nothing but fields of wildflowers and the sounds of trickling water, chirping birds, and buzzing bees (and, of course, our own conversations and laughter) eating picking sour cherries, black raspberries, red raspberries, and blueberries. Heaven on earth – and soooo delicious! And the two littles, I guarantee, ate as much as their little bellies could hold and loved every minute of it as well.
Needless to say, those berries quickly became an integral part of a blueberry crisp…which was a very wise decision.
And after all the berries were picked, we headed to the beach! Stay tuned for tomorrows post! :)
