August means apples, even if only a limited number of varieties. And so I went out to Lapacek's Orchard on opening weekend. When I got their email announcement about opening for the season, I paused a second in near disbelief that it was once again the time of year for pomaceous goodness. Tempus really fugits.
Lapacek's is one of those places that my wife and I went to many times. It was something of an "our" kind of place and then became a place my Frau would go with a friend with me in tow on the odd occasion. Now I would have to get used to going solo.
The welcoming committee was Johnny on the spot.
Despite the clouds, the place looked lovely, all verdant with a smattering of flowers.
As I stood there lamenting the absence of the goats, I heard a call to my left. It was another cat but this one had been working and it was eager to show off its prize.
I walked inside to find Kim behind the counter and the shelves rather bare. I ended up getting a quarter peck of Tony Banks' favorite variety of apples.
A sleepy kitty watched as shoppers walked to their cars, likely making sure the hoomans truly departed.
I also bought a couple ears of corn as August is also when maize is harvested. I am planning on cooking this weekend and the menu so far consists of apple pie and corn.
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