The Loveliest Summer day was spent driving through the countryside of Oldwick Tewksbury New Jersey with my family. We live in The Valley, actually we live on top of a gorgeous mountain looking down over the Valley. Must be why I say “Oh My God That’s Totally Cool” all the time, I am sort of a Valley Girl….As we passed by rolling green farmland, meticulous orchards, sprawling farmhouses that ooze class, style and grace, and pristine horse farms, we planned our stops. First is was a stop at the Farmer’s Market for Squash Blossoms for the most delicious stuffed Squash Blossoms. Then it was off to the local wine shop to pick up a couple bottles of wine. We stopped by a little antique and gift shop for a few more over sized white serving platters for The Paris House and while I was there I found the most lovely stone trough to be incorporated into a farm sink for our Springhouse. Then it was off to the Magic Shop the quaintest and cutest shop, stocked full of enchanted toys for Oliver and goodies for adults. I found the sweetest little toaster there a few months ago, its pink with red poppies on it, every single person who comes in our home smiles and comments on it. It is indeed a magical shop. Lastly, as we approached the gigantic stone brew pub where we would pick up some fun beer for the weekend, we decided to make a quick stop at our local cheese shop. This is only minutes from our home and is one of the most delightful farms and cheese shops I have ever been too. The Valley Shepherd Creamery makes amazing cheese with their own farm raised animals. They supply not only to us lucky locals but they supply and sell out almost immediately to William Sonoma. We are happy to say they have just expanded to Soho, while you are there pop in to Grand Daisy Bakery next door for some homemade breads. The Shepherd Valley Creamery is always being sought after by Foodies and local restaurants in the city. To me this is a perfect day, one to give thanks for.
Safronella
A 100% sheep milk with whole black peppercorns.
Hi Mommy
Best post eveg
Now I’m hungry
Te he he
I love you
I love your post
XoXo
Oliver
So glad you like the cheese tasting!
Can’t wait to go away with you and explore new places sweetie pie.
xoxo
What a gourmet cheese spread! Looks delicious, PLUS beautiful! I loved Oliver’s little hand reaching in to grab something, so cute! I wish my son liked cheese… never has. (Only on pizza! or something parmagiano, or Fettuccine Alfredo, not much else…) You are lucky that Oliver appreciates a good piece of cheese. And hey, I want to see a pic of your cute little toaster!!
Best,
Gloria
OH!! WOW!! BUNNY, YOU OUT DID YOURSELF. EVERYTHING LOOKS SO DELICIOUS………I LOVE CHEESE…….NEVER HAD THE BLOSSOMS……THEY LOOK AND SOUND YUMMY. EVERYTHING LOOKS SO NICE…..HAVE A NICE WEEK……RIZZI
Mmmm… cheese… and squash blossoms (I love those things). I am so there daaaaaaahling!
*kisses* HH
Hi Bunny, that sounds like the absolutely perfect day!! All of those places you mentioned are absolutely wonderful and I love shopping in small, local business establishments like that. The service and quality of the merchandise and food cannot be beat, and there are so many very unique things to find – so different than heading to the big grocery store or huge liquor store. I’ll have to give that sheep’s milk cheese a try – with FHFB being of Sicilian heritage, we always have a chunk of the more aged pecorino with whole peppercorns in the house. We love having it with Sicilian green olives, slices of spicy salami, a loaf of semolina bread and a glass or two of wine. And squash blossoms – OMG!! So delicious!! Hope all is well – how excited is Oliver about starting kindergarten? Ciao, bella!
Hi my wonderful neighbor, I enjoyed reading your post about our local attractions…. We love the creamery and Sarah has been begging me to take her to the Magic Shop. I used to visit the Magic Shop as a child with my mother. Back then (hehe), they had a bunny hole where children could slide down into an area that was so magical…I still have great memories of this place. Your article has motivated me to bring Sarah very soon! Hope to see you soon! XOXO Wendy
Hi Wendy,
Yes they do still have the ‘Bunny Hole’ at The Magic Shop!! Isn’t it the most wonderful place. I should host Oliver’s next birthday there under a tent, that would be fun. See you soon
xoxo
Hello Bunny… you have the most wonderful times! Your countryside sounds just beautiful and I would love to visit there one day… LOVE cheese and bread… can’t wait to see photos of your stone trough as a sink in your springhouse… xoxo Julie Marie
Oh Bunny! Squash blossoms! Yummee! I want to go shopping with you!
Antiquing, cheese shopping and of course: The Magic Shop sounds indeed magical!
That cheese board is right up my alley….coming from Wisconsin I am a major fan! You have displayed it so beautifully! Joni
wow, what a delightful sight. Beautiful cheeses displayed beautifully.
What a wonderful spread — some cheeses I would love to try.
Oh my goodness, that looks so wonderful!
Some news: We’re staring a Giveaway Friday! link-up party this Fri. 8/27 plus we are giving away custom backsplash! Hope you’ll join us.
Allison
Atticmag
That was my kind of day! I love to peruse little shops and find lovely treasures.
I am a huge fan of cheese boards and yours is so elegant and full of wonderful yummies!!!
I grow squash and have lovely blossoms but have never made edible squash blossoms. I am taking your word that they are marvelous.
Have a fun trip… I know you will!
Blessings for a safe journey,
Yvonne
Just gained five pounds readng your post. Amazing cheeses. Cherry Kay
You have just described my idea of a perfect day…and a perfect meal. With our “nest” empty, we often enjoy a bit of cheese, fruit and wine and call it dinner. Perfection. I only wish we had such a cheese shop near us.
Oh my…. just look at all those glorious calories! Happy FF.
ButterYum
What a lovely, mouthwatering post! Sounds like you had a wonderful day…and what fantastic photos of all that lovely, yummy cheese!
All I can say, Bunny, is OH MY GOD!!! I am drooling over all the deliciousness!
I have one word today — drooling. Okay, more than one word, I adore cheese spreads like this and squash blossoms? Oh yeah, I love squash blossoms. When I lived in California I could grow the best squash. We would fill them with various fillings, coat them with a tempura batter and fry them up. Yummy!
Well, I have to go now. I see there is another installment of Magdalena’s adventures and I can’t wait to see what that girl is up to!
Happy Pink Saturday, Bunny. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special. I hope you are having a wonderful time. You always have plenty of pink here to brighten our days.
I’m still hoping to reach my goal of 200 comments by midnight tonight.