Oatmeal Waffles + Freshly Picked Sour Cherries

A few days ago we (Me, Dad, Mom, 2 kids & friends) headed to the orchard to pick Cherries. We climbed rustic wooden ladders, straining for the best cherries & were delighted with the ripe red sours. At least my Dad & I were. There is something perfect about harvesting the fruit yourself before making jam, pies, or crisp, and he & I were in our glory as we sampled different varieties & looked for the best cherries.

24 pints of jam later I can tell you that I think we succeeded & as I type this my hubby is driving me back to the orchard for more cherries. This morning J headed to the river to fish an early hatch - Trico's & I slept. We decided we'd have a late breakfast: Oatmeal Waffles & Sour Cherries with a strong dark mug of Italian Roast.

2 hours have passed & I'm still mentally savoring the taste. My morning prob would have been better if I had joined him for a bit of fishing, but I guess there is always tomorrow.

That is part of the beauty of living here. Fresh produce offerings & daily hatches. Good Fishing & Food are the perfect pair at the Muskegon River Lodge. And incidentally Oatmeal Waffles are on the breakfast menu.





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