Farm Valentino

Yesterday, we visited Valentino's, a produce farm, just outside of Crawfordsville on US 136. They always have the most beautiful looking produce at the Farmer's Market.

A few weeks ago we visited the farm to pick up some pumpkins. Saturday afternoon turned out to be a perfect fall day to head out there to pick up some produce. We love discovering local places and supporting local business. Below are some pictures from our trip.

I forgot to take any pictures of the produce! We bought some fresh green beans and butternut squash. We'll have meatloaf and green beans this week and I'm making butternut squash soup for the first time. If it turns out, I'll share that with you.

And, since Saturday was my birthday, we had to take a picture together:

If you're looking for fresh produce (and miss the Saturday farmer's market), make sure to visit Valentino's!

Boiler Time

Hey everyone!  It's September, and in the Gobel house that means one thing: Purdue football. The Boilers opened the season last Saturday with a home game against Middle Tennessee State University. Erin and I talked for weeks about going to the game, but the day before, we wimped out. It was supposed to be about 95 degrees and rainy, so we decided to enjoy the first game from the air-conditioned comfort of my mom's living room.

The Boilers got new jerseys this year.  I like them.

Well, "enjoy" didn't turn out to be an accurate description of our experience watching the game. The Boilers, behind their third-string, first-time-starter quarterback, struggled for three quarters. However, Caleb TerBush orchestrated a clutch fourth quarter touchdown drive to put the Boilers up 27-24, and big-time sophomore cornerback Ricardo Allen blocked a potential game-tying field goal to seal the win. It wasn't an ideal start to the season, but the Boilers did some good things (Ralph Bolden rushed for 120 yards in his first game back from an ACL tear), and Purdue fans will take the win. It certainly could have been worse--just ask the Hoosiers and the Irish.

Ricardo saves the day.

Erin and I definitely plan on making it to a few games this season. We know we are going to the Notre Dame game for Erin's birthday, and we've talked about making it up to West Lafayette for a few more. Nothing beats a college football Saturday!