We have always been supporters of the buy regional movement. It not only helps the local producers to stay in business, it also guaranties fresh fruit eco friendly available at your doorstep. As a matter of fact you can even ride your bicycle to the field and pick it yourself.
Last July was the month of (blue-, black-, straw-, rasp-)berries and cherries, but most of it has been harvested by now.
The vineyards are carrying a load but the grapes are not yet ready for harvest. They still taste far from ripe.
Season is coming up for prunes, plums and mirabelles. Plum cake from dough is our favorite late summer cake.
We also find green and red varieties of pears. The area is well known for pear schnapps (and other hard liquor made of all kinds of fruit).
Thinking of apple pies... those are certainly ready to go. Shall we dare pick a few? No... we rather wait for them to be available on farmer's market day.
Black Forest is the land of plenty, indeed.
Plenty of vistas, too.
Wow it certainly is the land of plenty Sonja, you are blessed.
ReplyDeleteI have tried Apple Schnapps and liked it but not pear, might have to look out for it.
I've been looking at your posts about the Black Forest with envy and awe.
Beautiful! Sonja would love the plum cake recipe - I am still on a baking spree.
ReplyDeleteWay to go and so much better for you than all the stuff that got shipped around the world wrapped in plastic. Awesome! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vistas and beautiful fruit. You certainly managed to find the perfect place to live.
ReplyDeleteAnd I checked out that plum cake recipe. Sure looks yummy. Can you make it gluten free to make it easier on your system?