Christmas Eve Locally!

Soergel Orchards - Christmas Eve Shoppers

We made a run today for a couple of last minute gifts and some baked goods.  LFLF ended up at Soergel Orchards about an hour before the 2PM Christmas Eve closing time.  Looking back at the parking lot on the way out, you can see that we weren't the only ones!

Soergel Orchards Pine Wreaths & Greens

Several folks walked out with pine roping, wreaths, & greens and we ended up picking out an unusual gift --- a terracotta "toad abode"!  Isn't that why we all shop in the smaller local shops?  The little terracotta cottage is a toad house made to be put in the garden as a shelter for toads.  It will be a gift to a couple of small children for their garden.  You can't find that now at the big box stores!  And certainly, finding it in the same place that you get local beef, cheeses, produce, and baked goods is a great thing ...  :) 

Soergel Orchards Mission Statement

Note to local shoppers - starting @ 8:00AM on Saturday 12/27, all Christmas items are 50% off in Home Accents & the Garden Center!   I may have to make another run over the weekend since there were lots of nice things still there ...

Got Your Tree?

Hozak's Tree Farm - Rainy Afternoon

LFLF was out at Hozak's Tree Farm over the weekend to pick up a couple of wreaths to decorate at the cemetery.  We picked up 2 beautiful swags and then went inside the Christmas Barn to look around. 
Look at this antique coin sorter at the check out counter!   The first step is to turn the crank the right way or you'll dump the coins all over the place. 


Hozak's Farm - Antique Coin Sorter

There were 2 young couples with kids in the tree lot when we got there.  They picked out trees fairly quickly and were on their way.  By the time we came out of the Christmas Barn, it was starting to get dark.  There was an intrepid couple walking over to the tree lot, but no takers for a wagon ride out to the fields ...



Local Greenhouse Poinsettias

Janoski's Greenhouse Customers

LFLF was out and about on this cloudy, but relatively warm day to get our poinsettias.   The trick is to get them when it's warm so that they don't freeze in the cold air going from greenhouse to car to house. 

"Winter Rose" Poinsettias In Upper Left

Someone bought a couple of the Winter Rose poinsettias while I was picking out my pink & white marbled flower ... click on the pictures to enlarge!

Janoski's Greenhouse Christmas Cactus & Amaryllis

Janoski's also has a selection of Christmas Cactus potted up, as well as other seasonal plants. 
After stopping in the greenhouse, LFLF went over to the farm market ... more on that in the next post!

Get Your Poinsettias !

A Few Days Late For SBS!

Graff Gourmet & Specialty Foods - Leechburg, PA

LFLF was out and about on the other side of Pittsburgh yesterday.  This was our my version of supporting Small Business Saturday!  While skipping along to several antique shops with a friend, we dropped in on Graff Gourmet & Specialty Foods.  The proprietor said they'd been in business for about 9 years. 

Graff Gourmet & Specialty Foods - Specialty Spreads

They carry a nice full line of Amish style specialty spreads, pickled items, and granolas.  There were also snack assortments, gravy mixes, baking mixes, teas, & refrigerated cases. 

Local Hillcrest Organic Honey

We'd have to say that the organic honey was popular ... just one jar left on the shelf!  

Pounds Turkey Farm & Thoma Meat Market Info

LFLF & friend each managed to leave with a bag ... in fact, we went back & dropped them off in the car and resumed antique shop browsing ...  :~0
LFLF will be trying the Apple Butter BBQ Sauce & Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce soon!