Kids on Ponies
Ah, do such pictures ever get old? Here’s 9-year-old Nestor on his new pony, “Jack.” Jack is now living at our friends’ farm in SC after a nice career as a competition driving pony (which basically means he pulled carts for ribbons). He stands barely 12hh (which in horse talk means 12 “hands” tall). This friendly little fella loves kids and dozing off in his stall. In fact, we’re told you can even go in the stall and snooze with him any time you like. Jack won’t mind. 🙂
Orchard Update
Golden & Red Delicious Apple- Gala & Granny Smith Apple
- Early White Giant Peach
- Delicious Peach
- Elberta Queen Peach
- Bartlett & Delicious Pear
- Brown Turkey Fig
- Rabbiteye Blueberry Bushes
Also, the vegetable garden is being moved to a better spot (last year, Lisa B. and I planted a really nice garden…just in the wrong spot…my bad). But this year we’re gonna do better.
From the Road
12 days, 0 posts. So sorry ’bout that. While trying to decide what worthwhile tidbit to write about next, here are a couple of highlights we’ll share from recent trips to NY and DC. If you plan on being in either of these places soon, give any of them an “eat-see-do.”
Mario Batali’s Eataly
A take-your-breath-away Italian food market in NY’s Flatiron District with mini restaurants/food stations, cured meats and cheeses, fresh meat and seafood, fruit and veggie stands, housemade pasta, baked goods, espresso and, oh, so much more. After a delicious pizza n’ pasta lunch, we lingered there a good long while. (And by the looks of the crowds, seems even New Yorkers are impressed. 🙂
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe
Eat, drink, read, hear music, meet friends. All of this can be accomplished at Kramer’s in DC. The New York Times says, “There is no place like it here. It is known throughout the town, almost entirely through word of mouth. Of course, anything worth knowing in Washington almost always is.”
We also made a pilgrimmage to Founding Farmers, a popular eatery owned by a collective of, you guessed it, farmers. Found in Foggy Bottom/West End at 1924 Pennsylvania Avenue, the restaurant serves up Modern American comfort fare made with sustainably farmed food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it reminded us a bit of Empire State South in ATL. Both are definitely worth a visit. And may I just add that the Organic Cucumber Delight drink at FF was deee-lightful.
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