We were looking forward to a little outing just to have a change of scenery. Tomorrow Doud Orchards in Denver Indiana celebrates 130 years of existence (though under new ownership). They are having musicians and food. We had planned to go, but because of the rain coming our way from Hurricane Helene, we decided to go today instead. Gray skies and very windy today, but no rain.
Lots of corn shocks, pumpkins, mums, Indian corn, gourds for sale besides their apple cider and apples.
They have a vast assortment of apples, many with which I am unfamiliar. I bought two types: Zinger and Rubinette. I also bought some apple butter to eat on biscuits tomorrow with our beef stew.
The apples on the left are the Rubinette; the yellowish ones on the right are the Zinger. Both of these varieties are crisp and sweet though the Zinger has a hint of citrus flavor according to the signs. It will be interesting to try them.
Since Doud Orchards does not open until 11 a.m., we decided to eat lunch at the Bluebird Cafe in Laketon which was enroute. We had eaten breakfast there many years ago.
As you can see, it is a small place with a small-town ambiance.
Lots of bluebird and bird house knickknacks. I could hear the bacon for my BLT and the patty for my husband's hamburger sizzling in the kitchen area separated from the dining room by a small counter behind the refrigerator. I don't think I would make a special trip to eat here, but as long as we are in the area it is worth a stop.
We drove through lots of Indiana farm country. In the north anyway, there are lots of corn and soybean fields. Not much fall color yet except for the pumpkins and mums on folks' porches.
