"ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE!" ~ PENINSULA CELLARS / CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE (OLD MISSION PENINSULA) / GLUHWEIN: SPICED APPLE WINE

"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried,

with fewer tensions and more tolerance."

~ Benjamin Franklin

~ Fine art drawing (Peninsula Cellars)

~ Peninsula Cellars

(Old Mission Peninsula)

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"Peninsula Cellars in a family owned and operated winery located on the 150-year old Kroupa farm. Specializing in Gewurztraminer and Reisling, Peninsula Cellars also offers a number of red, white, and fruit wines, including a white cherry wine and a black sweet cherry dessert wine. Located 6 miles north of Traverse City ..."

~ Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

GLUHWEIN : SPICED APPLE WINE
~ Heart warming recipe compliments of Peninsula Cellars

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1 Bottle Peninsula Cellars Apple Wine
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 orange peel
1 apple, quartered
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Heat to 135-degrees, hold for 30 minutes. Drink and enjoy!

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~ Chateau Grand Traverse

(Old Mission Peninsula)

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"With stunning views, a modern wine making facility, and more than 120 acres of estate vineyards, this is the oldest and largest winery on the Old Mission Peninsula. Owned and operated by the O'Keefe family, this pioneering winery is internationally known for producing outstanding Rieslings of Consistent high quality and value. Offering guided winery tours, a well-appointed tasting room, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff, visitors enjoy a complete winery experience. The Winery Inn offers 6 guest rooms overlooking the vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay."

~ Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

AUTUMN DINNER ~ ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS

“Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ― Gregory F. Lenz November Sunset (Hubbard Lake, MI) ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS ~ Delightful autumn dinner slightly adapted from pinch of yum . 1 halved and seeded spaghetti squash Extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 2-3 minced cloves garlic 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 cup minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 2 tsp. dried 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1/2 - 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts Preheat oven to 375º. Rub squash with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Place cut side down on sprayed rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Let cool until able to handle and scrape inside with a fork and pull strands away from ski...

AS THE GARDEN GROWS (MID-JUNE GARDEN STROLL) ~ 'BURSTING BUDS'

"In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them." ~ Aldo Leopold WAVE PETUNIAS ROCK GARDEN WONDERS STREPTOCARPUS BLUE WONDERS GERBERA DAISY IN THE ROSE GARDEN CHOCOLATE COSMOS JOHNSON'S BLUE GERANIUM EVENING PRIMROSE ( Oenothera) - ASTILBE HYDRANGEA (ANNABELLA - MACROPHYLLA) ASTILBE KOUSA DOGWOOD JAPANESE PAINTED FERN - HOSTA

OCTOBER JOY ~ AUTUMN MINI-ROAD TOUR (HUBBARD LAKE, MI)

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne Up driveway and overhead sky (Click on all photos for larger view ) 'Wa-gi-daa-king' Autumn South shore drive South Shore view West Branch River West Shore Drive Tamarack Island Old Marina Down hill Mt. Maria view Down hill Mt. Maria Remains of the Day (October Sunset)

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