Planning to make a trip to Florida during the winter this season? Why not come back with more than a tan? Why not come back with some freshly picked oranges, that you selected off the tree yourself. As a resident of a non citrus grower state and a big fan of u-picking, I have always …
Tag Archive: U-Pick
Jul
20
Michigan U-Pick Blueberry News 7/20/2011 – U-Pick Begins
It’s that time again. Time to pick those precious little blue bundles of joy – blueberries! Farm across the state are beginning to offer u-pick on their berries. The really hot weather as of late will help the berries to ripen quickly, but it may also mean for a shorter season. I will try and …
Jul
11
U-Pick Review: Tart Cherries at Wasem Fruit Farm (Milan, MI)
I have been anticipating picking cherries at Wasem Fruit Farm ever since I visited the farm when the cherry trees were blooming. That was a pretty sight, but not as beautiful as seeing ripe red cherries hanging around waiting to be picked. I headed to Wasem for picking on Friday, July 8th, 2011. It was …
Jul
11
Michigan U-Pick Cherry News (7/11/2011) – Still Great Picking to Be Had
Have you had a chance to get out and pick some cherries yet? I got to pick some at Wasem Fruit Farm this past Friday. The picking was great. A lot of farm from north to south in Michigan are also reporting great picking. Here is some updates from a few of those farms. (1) …
Jul
06
Michigan U-Pick Cherry News (7/6/2011) – Open for Picking
It’s time! Time to pick cherries! Farms across the state of Michigan are open for u-pick. But you need not wait. Some places that don’t have a lot of u-pick trees are already picked out. The picking conditions seem to vary alot and they aren’t just depend on how far north or south a farm …
Jun
24
Michigan U-Pick Strawberry News Update (6/24/2011) – Season Nearing the End
Have you gotten your strawberries yet this year? Your last chance may be this weekend. A lot of farms are reporting they still have plenty of berries to pick but most likely after the weekend rush, the crops will be near their end. So make sure you get out and pick while you have the …
Jun
20
U-Pick Review: Strawberries at Whittaker’s Berry Farm (Ida, MI)
What do you think it is the perfect gift for Father’s Day for a food blogger? If you said get out in the field with daughters in tow and do some picking, then you answered correctly. Yesterday I went to Whittaker’s Berry Farm to partake in some strawberry picking. I came on the perfect day. …
Jun
15
Michigan U-Pick Strawberry News Update (6/15/2011) – Bountiful Crops
The hot weather last week has given away to perfect strawberry picking conditions. With highs around the high 70s and plenty of strawberries to pick, this is the week to get your strawberry fix. Don’t hesitate as the season will be over before you know. Here are updates from farms across the state. Click here …
Jun
07
Michigan U-Pick Strawberry News Update (6/7/2011) – Farms Opening!
I have been getting so many e-mails and facebook updates today about u-pick strawberries in Michigan, I thought it was time to do another news update. Farms are now open or are ready to open within the new couple days. We have had some really hot weather, and I think that is going to help …
Jun
03
Michigan U-Pick Strawberry News (6/3/2011)
The calendar just turned to June this week and that means the first u-pick crop of the year in Michigan will be available soon! Strawberries are beginning to ripen up and farms across the state will be opening up soon for u-pick. Below you will find a list of farms that will be offering u-pick …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
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