I know that California is famous for growing grapes, but here in New York State we also have vineyards and wineries.
The little town of Naples, NY, nestled in the Finger Lakes region, is famous for grapes. (It was also featured in a past Letter G post here.) During the annual Grape Festival the smell of grapes hangs heavy in the air making visitors thirsty. Pies are selling at the stands and fresh grapes wait at farm markets.
A little closer to home are the wild grapes. Small and sour, they cling to trees and bushes. I suppose if we could collect enough they might be good in jam, but so far we haven't been so blessed. My little apples trees are gone now and so are the wild grape vines that once sheltered a nest of fledgling mocking birds. Maybe one day we will have some new apple trees.
Our favorite kind, of course, are the seedless green (or red) grapes that we buy at the grocery store. They are great for snacks and lunches, perfect for diets, and healthy too. I found some on sale yesterday and brought them home to share.Check here for more ABC Wednesday's.
well, yeah! NYS grapes, NYS wines are great!
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ReplyDeleteYummy ! I too prefer seedless grapes !
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wow, different grapes color my daughter is always asking for grapes too bad it's expensive here
ReplyDeleteI miss the fruit stands we had up in Hughson. Grapes, apples, plums, corn, onions, bell peppers, and so cheap.
ReplyDeleteWe love grapes. Very good snack!