NEW YORK CITY (PART II)
That's all of the New York stuff....we are very much back to reality now. Stay tuned (probably later today) for a BIG introduction! We can't wait to share!- Hannah.
DRY COUNTY WINE REVIEW: A WEEK IN PHOTOS (of wine).
Although not all of our beverages from the week are pictured, I assure you that lots of good tipple was consumed. You might notice the blackberry wine pictured below as I was thrilled to finally have a chance to open some of my fruit wines for wine friends. This was really the test. Besides myself, no wine professionals had tasted my homemade wines and I needed them to see promise. Also, the wines had to stand up to a wide range of complex food and flavors. In both challenges, the wines succeeded swimmingly. If wine professionals, wine drinkers, and myself can all enjoy them, and if they can amplify a meal adequately, then it gives me confidence to say I might be on to something with these natural fruit wines. Admittedly, this was a big reason I wanted to go to New York: encouragement or a reality check. For better or worse, I got the former.- Jesse.
NEW YORK CITY (PART I)
We rolled back into Kentucky last night, and let me start by saying it is good to be home! Still, we had a blast in New York. Jesse and I were able to reconnect with so many old friends, eat a lot of great food, drink some amazing wines, and walk. I mean WALK and walk and walk. This is one of the best things about the city, I think. You just start each day walking, in no particular direction, and you are bound to see all sorts of wonderful sights and find so many treasures. It was a much-needed break for us, and we were truly able to relax and enjoy NOT thinking about the farm and all of its complications for a week. It was a good time for clarity and decision making (more on that later!) But for now, pictures!- Hannah.
NEW YORK STATE OF DISORDER.
So...our trip to New York has been super busy and chaotic, trying to fit in all of the people and places and events into a short amount of time. I apologize for our long absence! We have been doing so much that I haven't even taken (that) many photos! But isn't that the best kind of trip, really? The ones where you are so preoccupied with experiencing things you forget to document your experiences....or something like that. It has been a wonderful visit, focused mainly on people instead of places. I've had fun taking in a city like New York not through it's landmarks and attractions but by the memories of someone who lived here. We have met so many old friends, ate a lot of great food, and enjoyed the ridiculously warm temperatures. When we return home in a few days, there will be many more photos from our trip, but here's one photo I love. I have long been a fan of street art and graffiti, and so it was quite exciting to stumble upon this hanksy piece yesterday. Consider it our apology for neglecting the blog, but we will be back soon with lots to share!- Hannah.
