WELCOME OCTOBER
As I look off across the lake… I see golden trees sprinkled in the forest along with red, green and orange. Here in this area the fall beauty is starting to take shape.
And even if some areas are not sharing in the Autumn Color Glory yet… it’s still quite beautiful!
We are staying a bit later at the LakeHouse this year to experience the ever changing colors of the leaves and also for Homecoming at my Alma Mater at Edinboro University.
Autumn Harvest
I can just squeal for all the goodies that are still at the Roadside Markets! Bi-Color Sweet Corn is still available! Can you believe it? It’s sooooo good and still so sweet. But after a while I just need to have it in a different way… so when I came across Dorothy’s Corn Fritters, I was all in!
These are amazing! I like them with a little sour cream but many, including sweet man, like them served with Maple Syrup. We love using local Maple syrup made up the street from us!
I think making them in my Mother’s Iron Skillet makes them even more tastier! These are a wonderful treat to have for dinner or as an appetizer. Hope you give them a try. Thank you Dorothy for this fabulous recipe!
Autumn Grape Harvest
Here in the Great Lakes Wine Region… Grapes are being harvested. We took a ride near the shores of Lake Erie to see the miles upon miles of vineyards. Such a beautiful area… we like to call it “Our Napa!”
We stopped at a local winery where they showed us how they pressed grapes for Chardonnay.
Last Boat Ride
It was a sad day when we took our last Boat Ride for the summer… but it was a perfect fall day!
Hope you are enjoying Autumn where you live! Thanks so much for the visit!
Beautiful fall scenes, wonderful grapes, and really good looking corn fritters. Hope you have a great extended fall and a fun homecoming.
Thanks so much Judy! It’s been quite pretty here and we are definitely enjoying ourselves.
Happy October!
It’s nice you could stay longer Intl autumn. There is so much to do near you: Lake Erie, wineries, your boat…. The colors are indeed make themselves present too.
The corn fritters looked amazing.
The corn fritters are AH-MAZING!
And yes… lots to do here. And with the fall leaves changing… even better.
Happy October!
Same to you. Just arrived in NH.
Enjoy your family! And enjoy the colors… they are amazing!
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Beautiful photos. Those corn fritters look great. Grape harvest and wine making are fascinating.
We really enjoyed watching them press the grapes. Fun day!
Thank you for enjoying!
Happy October!
Thanks for giving me some fall colors to enjoy this morning! I love the pumpkins lined up along the sidewalk. Happy Tuesday!
Yes several people are bringing a pumpkin down along the walking trail. I loved it too!
Thank you for the love!
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Nancy, your photos are amazing! Yum, those corn fritters must be delicious. I wasn’t aware until I have seen your posts that the area is producing wine. The grapes and vineyard look beautiful. The pumpkins lined on the sidewalk is a lovely shot of autumn. I am glad you are enjoying an extended stay, the area is gorgeous!
Happy Tuesday!
Yes… the Great Lake Wine Region is quite large. From Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and into Canada. Another favorite here… is Ice Wine. They harvest the grapes when they are frozen on the vine. It’s definitely an after dinner sipping wine. Amazing!
Thank you for stopping by dear friend! Happy Tuesday! 🍂🍁🍂
I’m glad you’re staying a bit, so much to enjoy! Great photos of the wine process, and such beautiful scenery all around you. Dorothy’s corn fritters look amazing, I wanted to make corn fritters all summer and never got around to it, must do next year! Our leaves are falling, but the trees are only just beginning to turn. Have fun at your homecoming!
Jenna
Homecoming here is always an event! We are looking forward to it!
And if you can find some frozen sweet corn somewhere… make these. Around here they sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup. Mmmm! Mmmmm!
Thank you for the visit sweet Jenna!
What a lovely way to welcome in Autumn Nancy!
I’m so glad you enjoyed my corn fritters! They are a staple at my house, and this year is wonderful because we still have corn too. Many thanks for the link back to my recipe.
Happy Fall!!!! And maybe you’ll be able to sneak one more boat ride in before the weather really changes.
Dorothy
Oh we would love to take another ride… but unfortunately the boat came out of the water. All the docks have been pulled out as well.
We really enjoy these fritters. I have made them twice now and they are wonderful!
Thanks for all the love…happy Tuesday!
I can only repeat mself: that area is WON.DER.FUL! Thanks for shaing those pictures. Those corn fritters look enticing. They make my mouth water.
Have a wonderful time,
Pit
Thank you Pit! The fritters are DELICIOUS!
Happy October!
Thanks and same to you.
The grape pressing process was very interesting! The fall colors are so pretty. We have a few leaves changing here in Virginia, but most everything is green still. Enjoy your last days at the lake! And have fun at Homecoming!
Thank you so much Michelle! Happy October my friend!
One of the things I miss most about relocating to the desert is the road side produce stands. I had my favorites back in PA for various fresh summer produce. And now that it is apple season, I miss it even more:( I was able to get some fresh honeycrisp apples and heirloom tomatoes at the Farmers Market in Colorado. So I had a little happiness. Love your wine tour. Great photos. Wine tasting isn’t something we do since I am highly allergic to wine. Glad you were able to stay for the PA fall to begin.
I know exactly what you are saying about the Roadside Markets. They really are missed when we head back to the desert.
Apple season has begun… but apples did not have a great season out here this year.
Thanks for the visit and Happy October!
Thank you so much for the wonderful visit. It calms my heart to see those beautiful pictures of your area. I could almost taste those fresh corn fritters. Somehow it just seems perfect that you are extending your stay this year. Your fall colors will be magical.
I am so happy you enjoyed seeing the magical colors of Fall here in our neck of the woods. Thank you so much my friend. Happy October!
OMG Nancy 😱 For all the distance between us we may as well not be on opposite side of the planet. I’ve had such a hankering for corn fritters that just yesterday I was googling a recipe.
Oh my Clare that is too funny! You have to give Dorothy’s a try. It’s delicious! Thank you for the visit!
I had a good laugh at you too 😂 and will try Dorothy’s recipe tonight.
Yum yum yum. Having this for dinner tonight. 🤗
Watching the leaves carefully between other things going on. Haven’t had a corn fritter in ages!
These are scrumptious! Happy October!
Golden leaves a coming and homecoming at Edinburg U are a great opportunity to stay longer, Nance!
Fun times in the Boro!
Thanks for stopping by. You take good care, Mr. Mark. Happy October.
Oh my goodness, how gorgeous it all is! The lake, the colors, the autumn in all her glory. Thank you so much for this glimpse, I so enjoyed it all. I’m going to give corn fritters a try, they look delicious and I think my Mr. FGH will love them too. And, like Pam, I didn’t know there were vineyards there! Everything is so beautiful, no wonder you’re staying longer. Thank you! Happy Fall, friend.
Oh how nice of you to stop in for a visit. Yes the Great Lakes region for wine is quite extensive and produce wonderful wine.
We are enjoying all the colors that Autumn brings to us. Thank you for enjoying it right along with us.
Happy October.
OK admit it, the only reason you did a post on grape processing was to get to the taste testing at the end. 🍷 I heard our leaves won’t be at peak until Halloween this year!
A beautiful and delicious time of the year! Enjoy your reunion!
Thank you Sue!
Happy Autumn!! Love all of these pictures…such beautiful country!! Thanks for sharing Nancy…..have a great week!
Thanks so much Kirt!
The last boat ride? How sad. Don’t you hate to see the season end? I sure do. I hope you get to stay here a bit longer — even if you’re not on the water! Thanks for your visits, too!