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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Picking Blackberries at Vollmer Farm

We spent a very HOT afternoon this past Sunday picking blackberries at Vollmer Farm in Bunn, NC.


Like their strawberries, Vollmer's blackberries are organically-grown.


Blackberries!


Ashleigh picking some blackberries


Reed with his bucket


Clayton decided to find some shade


A dragonfly amongst the berries


Our blackberries


After we finished picking berries, we headed back up to the market building where the kids had fun playing in this old airplane.


We also cooled down with a treat from the homemade ice cream shop - the Wildcat Whopper!  Two bananas, 7 scoops of homemade ice cream, 5 toppings, whip cream and sprinkles!


Yum!


Clayton playing a game of checkers with Daddy on the front porch.


Just a swingin'!

We're looking forward to going back in a few weeks to pick blueberries and maybe some more blackberries.


I'm sharing our blackberry fun with:

A Southern Daydreamer - Outdoor Wednesday



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9 comments:

  1. RenéJune 16, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    What sweet images. I can't wait to pick blackberries. Looks like y'all had a great day.

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  2. homespundivaJune 16, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Those blackberries look great! I love pyo farms!!!!

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  3. SherrieJune 16, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Hi!
    Looks like you all had fun. The ice cream looks delicious. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Sherrie's Stuff
    http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com/2010/06/outdoor-wednesday.html

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  4. KimJune 16, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Looks like the perfect day Mary Ellen. Your pictures were stunning! Any recipes for blackberries??
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  5. Mary EllenJune 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Kim,

    I froze some of the blackberries for smoothies and jam later. But tonight, I'm going to try this recipe for Clafouti. The recipe uses cherries, but I don't see why blackberries wouldn't work. Guess I'll see tonight!

    http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2009/06/5-dish-cherry-clafouti-soaked-grain-and-dairy-free.html

    Mary Ellen

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  6. The Quintessential MagpieJune 16, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    That looks like the perfect summer day! And I love that you got to go to an organic farm. How neat! Looks like your crew had lots of fun. It's heartwarming to see children having so much fun with the simple things in life. Thank you for sharing with us.

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  7. Julie GilliesJune 16, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Mary Ellen,

    Your blog is beautiful. Love the pics of the berries, my mouth is watering! Nice to meet you. Blessings!

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  8. eileeninmdJune 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Sonds like a fun day! Wow, that wildcat whopper looks and sounds delicious!

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  9. Ms. Bake-itJune 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous day! Great shots capturing the day.

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