This morning, Michael and I could not go to the farm markets. The wind howled and the rains came down. Even our neighborhood teenage rooster did not start crowing until 7:30 AM. He must have stayed inside until it lightened up outside.
Michael took the spare time to gather supplies and prepare more mixes.
He went to our supplier and bought 250 pounds of flour, 200 pounds of sugar, 50 pounds of brown sugar, 50 pounds of oatmeal and 50 pounds of chocolate chips.
When Michael was paying the bill, the clerk asked what he was doing with all of those items. He said that he makes chocolate chip cookies for all of his friends on rainy days! She gave him quite the "look."
Altogether, the supplies made sixty gallons of Creekside Grains mixes, just for you to bake on rainy days!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Blackberry
I have tons of blackberries...not the modern kind, but the kind that I walk into the back yard and pick! They are wonderful on my Cheerios in the morning!
Last year, Michael would buy new bushes and plant them, without saying anything to me. I never noticed that the bushes were taking over that area of the yard. When I walked into the back yard a few weeks ago, I was shocked at the number of berries that were waiting to be picked! They are so good!
Give me old fashioned blackberries over the new electronic version any day!
Last year, Michael would buy new bushes and plant them, without saying anything to me. I never noticed that the bushes were taking over that area of the yard. When I walked into the back yard a few weeks ago, I was shocked at the number of berries that were waiting to be picked! They are so good!
Give me old fashioned blackberries over the new electronic version any day!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Rooster in Training
I am not an early bird. I am a night owl. However, the early morning farm markets have changed my schedule and I am now an early bird.
God has a great sense of humor. He knows that I have a difficult time getting out of bed in the morning. I am not grouchy, but I am not singing, either. But...God found a way to make me laugh every morning!
I sleep with the bedroom windows open, so I can hear the soothing running waters of Beitner Creek. When I wake very early in the morning, I hear the birds, and especially one unique bird. Our neighbors have a baby rooster, who wakes me up with the most unusual sound that I have ever heard. Instead of a rowdy "COCK A DOODLE DOOO!," he says "COCK A DOODLE ooooo." It could also be interpreted as "er, er, er, er, er, ooooo." He tries so hard to be authorative, and he does okay until he hits the last "do." It sounds like a sigh...Michael says he sounds like stuffed animal.
This funny rooster in training wakes me up and makes me smile, every morning. Thanks, God!
God has a great sense of humor. He knows that I have a difficult time getting out of bed in the morning. I am not grouchy, but I am not singing, either. But...God found a way to make me laugh every morning!
I sleep with the bedroom windows open, so I can hear the soothing running waters of Beitner Creek. When I wake very early in the morning, I hear the birds, and especially one unique bird. Our neighbors have a baby rooster, who wakes me up with the most unusual sound that I have ever heard. Instead of a rowdy "COCK A DOODLE DOOO!," he says "COCK A DOODLE ooooo." It could also be interpreted as "er, er, er, er, er, ooooo." He tries so hard to be authorative, and he does okay until he hits the last "do." It sounds like a sigh...Michael says he sounds like stuffed animal.
This funny rooster in training wakes me up and makes me smile, every morning. Thanks, God!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Pet Tags
This is just a reminder to all pet owners to make sure that their pets have identification tags on their collars.
On Monday evening, we found a young woman crying over a dog that she hit with her car on Three Mile. It was a beautiful dog with a collar, but no tags. We had no way to find the owners. The police officer had to put the dog by the side of the road and hope that the owners found it.
Yesterday, the dog was gone. We are glad that someone found the dog, but so sad that the owners do not know what happened.
It is so sad when a pet escapes, but even more sad when something tragic happens and we do not know how to contact the owner.
Please have a tag with the pet's name, the owner's name and number and the vet's name. It will save much heartache later.
On Monday evening, we found a young woman crying over a dog that she hit with her car on Three Mile. It was a beautiful dog with a collar, but no tags. We had no way to find the owners. The police officer had to put the dog by the side of the road and hope that the owners found it.
Yesterday, the dog was gone. We are glad that someone found the dog, but so sad that the owners do not know what happened.
It is so sad when a pet escapes, but even more sad when something tragic happens and we do not know how to contact the owner.
Please have a tag with the pet's name, the owner's name and number and the vet's name. It will save much heartache later.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Pumpkin pancakes and pups
Last week, I said I would share the story of the pumpkin pancakes and the dog. I hope I get the story right! A client said that she was preparing to make the pumpkin pancakes. When she left the room for a moment, she came back to see her dog covered in pancake mix! He was telling her that he liked the pumpkin pancakes as much as she did! I wished she had been able to photograph him with the new pancake makeup look. It would have been great.
If you are feeling creative, take some photographs of your family (or pets) with the pancakes while camping, or the cookies at a party, or wherever you enjoy Creekside Grains. I will be glad to post them on the site.
One last note for the day. Don't read the last two chapters of Marley and Me while you are in public. I was at the Suttons Bay Farm Market on Saturday morning. We had a few quiet moments, so I thought I would pull the book out and read. Bad idea!!! Within seconds, I had big tears in my eyes, then the small sobs started coming. I had to put the book away, so I could be happy sharing Creekside Grains instead of sobbing at the clients. I was able to finish the book last night, then cry myself to sleep...
I had the world's best dog. Annie died two years ago and I still miss her desperately...
If you are feeling creative, take some photographs of your family (or pets) with the pancakes while camping, or the cookies at a party, or wherever you enjoy Creekside Grains. I will be glad to post them on the site.
One last note for the day. Don't read the last two chapters of Marley and Me while you are in public. I was at the Suttons Bay Farm Market on Saturday morning. We had a few quiet moments, so I thought I would pull the book out and read. Bad idea!!! Within seconds, I had big tears in my eyes, then the small sobs started coming. I had to put the book away, so I could be happy sharing Creekside Grains instead of sobbing at the clients. I was able to finish the book last night, then cry myself to sleep...
I had the world's best dog. Annie died two years ago and I still miss her desperately...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Mama and baby ducks
As I drove home from the Leland Farm Market on Thursday, I was on a busy stretch of M-22. Next thing I knew, mama duck decided to cross the busy road with all of her babies. It looked like there were eight to ten of them. I had time to stop, but Mr. Crazy driver on the other side was not paying attention. Mr. Crazy slammed on the brakes, stopped and blocked the road so that mama had no way to continue across the road. I was squealing, mama was quacking and babies were scattering everywhere! One baby did a somersault, but landed safely on his feet again.
Anyway, Mr. Crazy driver moved on and mama was able to finish her journey to the bay. Let's hope it was a one time crossing and they will live on the water side of the road from here on.
If I had a video camera, it would have been a great segment! The babies were adorable and mama was very good at trying to keep them in check!
Farm markets are not just for selling Creekside Grains. They are also for taking beautiful drives to the markets, visiting with awesome people and watching God's creation along the way!
Anyway, Mr. Crazy driver moved on and mama was able to finish her journey to the bay. Let's hope it was a one time crossing and they will live on the water side of the road from here on.
If I had a video camera, it would have been a great segment! The babies were adorable and mama was very good at trying to keep them in check!
Farm markets are not just for selling Creekside Grains. They are also for taking beautiful drives to the markets, visiting with awesome people and watching God's creation along the way!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Farm Market visitors
The past two weeks have been incredible for Farm Markets! We have had hundreds of visitors who bought lots of Creekside Grains mixes. Michael cannot make the root beer cookie mix fast enough!
The people we met have been so nice and very interesting to visit with. They came from all over the United States and several European countries, too. I cannot forget the four legged friends, either. Sometimes, it felt like a doggie convention. They have been so much fun to watch and sneak a pat on the head every now and then.
I especially want to thank the Brotman family for spending time with me. We met last week and were able to visit at each different market during the week. They are a very sweet family (with a great dog, too!). They gave rave reviews about Creekside Grains (especially the root beer cookies) and we are very grateful! They visited from the Chicago area. I hope to see them again next year!
Today, I met Mario Batali and his wife Susi Cahn at the Northport Farm Market. They were very gracious! I would love to have a review of Michael's root beer cookies from the experts!
Time to get back to packing the car. Two more markets in the morning!
The people we met have been so nice and very interesting to visit with. They came from all over the United States and several European countries, too. I cannot forget the four legged friends, either. Sometimes, it felt like a doggie convention. They have been so much fun to watch and sneak a pat on the head every now and then.
I especially want to thank the Brotman family for spending time with me. We met last week and were able to visit at each different market during the week. They are a very sweet family (with a great dog, too!). They gave rave reviews about Creekside Grains (especially the root beer cookies) and we are very grateful! They visited from the Chicago area. I hope to see them again next year!
Today, I met Mario Batali and his wife Susi Cahn at the Northport Farm Market. They were very gracious! I would love to have a review of Michael's root beer cookies from the experts!
Time to get back to packing the car. Two more markets in the morning!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
strawberries and shortcake
This week was the first week for strawberries at the Suttons Bay Farm Market. They sold out in less than two hours! Michael has the best biscuit/shortcake mix that will go great with fresh strawberries. Next week, we will sample the biscuits so everyone will know how great they are!
Today, I gave samples of the root beer cookie. A common word for the cookie was "interesting!" It is such a good cookie!
I also had a client stop at the table to tell me that she bought the pancake mix a few weeks ago. When I told her that it was the best pancake mix in the world, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders. She waited a week to make the pancakes, then was so excited to come back and tell me that I was right! It is the best pancake mix! I love happy, well fed clients!
One client is sending mixes to her daughter in the Congo! They will be well traveled mixes!
I will share the story of the pumpkin pancake mix and the dog in a few days...
Today, I gave samples of the root beer cookie. A common word for the cookie was "interesting!" It is such a good cookie!
I also had a client stop at the table to tell me that she bought the pancake mix a few weeks ago. When I told her that it was the best pancake mix in the world, she just smiled and shrugged her shoulders. She waited a week to make the pancakes, then was so excited to come back and tell me that I was right! It is the best pancake mix! I love happy, well fed clients!
One client is sending mixes to her daughter in the Congo! They will be well traveled mixes!
I will share the story of the pumpkin pancake mix and the dog in a few days...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Farm Markets
We are in full swing with the Farmers Markets. If you are in the Traverse City area, stop at one of the markets and say hi! You can find us at Glen Arbor, Elberta, Leland, Northport, Elk Rapids, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Suttons Bay and Frankfort. Whew! It is a busy season ahead!
New cookie to report - Michael just created a Whole Wheat, Ginger, Blueberry cookie. It got rave reviews at the farm markets!
Enjoy the summer, finally!
New cookie to report - Michael just created a Whole Wheat, Ginger, Blueberry cookie. It got rave reviews at the farm markets!
Enjoy the summer, finally!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Frankfort Farm Market
Michael is shivering at the Frankfort Farm Market today. This was the first weekend that the market is outdoors. The weather was supposed to get better, but chilly and rain still prevail.
He is dressed warmly and is offering a new cheddar cheese buttermilk biscuit, so it will be a great day.
Soon all of the Farm Markets will be open. Sunday and Wednesday will be the only days that Michael will not be at a market. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we will both be at different markets. It will be great to get outdoors and enjoy the summer weather that will be here soon!
He is dressed warmly and is offering a new cheddar cheese buttermilk biscuit, so it will be a great day.
Soon all of the Farm Markets will be open. Sunday and Wednesday will be the only days that Michael will not be at a market. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we will both be at different markets. It will be great to get outdoors and enjoy the summer weather that will be here soon!
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