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November 02, 2003
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from the Berkshires where I had the pleasure to spend more time with the in-laws. I swear, I really lucked out this time around!! They are truly the most wonderful people. Joe's mom wants to steal Romeo so badly. We took him along because he loves their screened in back porch.
Saturday, Joe and I wandered down to West Stockbridge and stopped in at Charles H. Baldwin & Sons. Martha even recommends them! The store, like the town, is quaint and quiet. It smells incredible when you walk into the tiny old building. In addition to vanilla (which is at astronomical prices no matter who sells it, due to crops in Madagascar being destroyed by a cyclone a couple of years ago), they sell all sorts of extracts and different baking supplies and some classical types of toys. Methinks cookies are in the future this week.
We also stopped in at Hilltop Orchards, producers of Johnny Mash Hard Cider. Joe said that the store he used to work for was one of the first stores to start selling Johnny Mash. We were one of the last people who were able to get in for the tastings that day. We ended up picking up some Apple Cidre, which is amazing, as well as a bottle of Riesling, Merlot and Cab, which they make from grapes brought up from Long Island.
We also stopped into a little known place in Richmond, MA, the general store, which is next door to the post office. Not your average general store, they sell a small selection of gourmet cheeses from all over the world so of course we had to pick some up. They also specialize in olive oils, gourmet food, regional wines and pastries. Worth going out of your way if you are ever in the Berkshires.
And now, well, I'm doing VERY WELL at procrastinating on my NaNoWriMo novel. I'm doing better than expected, but it's best to get my nose back to the grindstone. Thank god for chinese food!
Posted by crystallyn at November 2, 2003 04:04 PM
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If the grapes are really from Long Island, they are from right here in Jamesport/Mattituck where I work!!!!
Posted by: Sean at November 3, 2003 11:00 AM
I was thinking that when she told me, actually. Great wine. Even Joe, who is Mr. Wine Expert, was pleased and he often isn't with New England wineries. :)
Posted by: crystal at November 3, 2003 11:39 PM