Happy October! It feels like October now. A week ago our temps were in the upper 70's and even close to 90! I'm so ready for a cool-down. I've been wanting to bake an apple cake and pumpkin bars---it's just been too hot to turn the oven on. The leaves are starting to turn color and the local farmers have their pumpkins on stands near the road for sale. I love it! I'm starting to get excited for Hallowe'en! The other day, my long-time friend Debbie and I had a chance to meet at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. We met at 9:30 a.m. when the village opened and stayed until it closed at 5:00 p.m. We covered much of the village and had time to go for a ride on the Herschell-Spillman Carousel and also in a 2003 reproduction Model T, and we went on the train around the village at the end of the day that brought us back to the entrance gates.
I feel so blessed to live close enough to visit as often as I wish.
This year is the first time in years that I have not gone to the village all summer due to the heat and humidity. The Hubster, Erich and I missed Motor Muster, Salute to America and The Old Car Festival. Debbie has not gone to the Village for Hallowe'en Nights so we are going to go weather permitting. I can't wait!
We were fortunate to have a beautiful, sunny and cool autumn day. We seriously couldn't ask for a better day.
The photograph left is of the Daggett Farmhouse built in 1754 by Samuel Daggett in Andover, Connecticut.
The Daggett Farmhouse is one of my favorite homes at the village----for it's simplicity.
However, in reality actually living in this home must have been a lot of work.
The lady of the house makes yarn from wool on the spinning wheel.
During harvest time vegetables are pickled to be used during the winter months.
Daggett Farm is a working farm and the herbs & vegetables are grown behind the farm house.
Daggett Farmhouse
Debbie and I went to the Eagle Tavern for lunch. How pretty are the hats hanging in the entryway?
The Eagle Tavern was located in the Village of Clinton, MI. in 1850. It was built in the 1830's about 50 miles southwest of Detroit on a main road between Detroit and Chicago. Taverns were a stopping place to eat, drink and sleep. Townspeople went there to socialize.
Our meal is served with corn muffins, blueberry muffins and dinner rolls and freshly made strawberry jelly and pickled vegetables.
Debbie had roasted chicken and I had roast pork with green beans and roasted potatoes. I had a cup of coffee and Deb had the hot cider with rum---she shared it with me and it was really good. :)
If you have a chance to go to Greenfield Village---- dining at the Eagle Tavern is a wonderful experience. The food that is served is seasonal, locally grown and delicious!
Happy Autumn!
Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful time of year.
Love,
~Marcie
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