Reasons I LOVE Living in Northern Michigan

Yes, it's been about 5 months since I've posted. It's been ridiculously busy around these parts. I thought that summer would bring a little reprieve; however, that is not the case. It's the exact opposite, in fact. So, in the wake of these stressful times I've decided to start a list of reasons I love living in Northern Michigan. A girl's got to do something to stay positive.

Since I was very young I've wanted to get "Up North" as we call it here in the Mitten State, and I feel very fortunate that I've been able to realize this dream. So without further ado, and definitely in no particular order...

Reason #1 I LOVE Living in Northern Michigan:

WILD RASPBERRY SEASON!

Taken in my backyard. It's the first ripened batch I spotted.

Yes, those succulent mini-berries are finally here, and I stumbled across them today.

I happen to have a patch in my front yard and many more bushes scattered around the side and back of my house. While I was mowing the lawn, I noticed that some had ripened. After finishing with the lawn I picked my bounty of 1 and 3/8 cup of ripe red wild raspberries, and it looks like there are many more to come. Totally cool.

Putting my Spring Blossom Pyrex to good use and soaking the raspberries in a vinegar/water combo.

I soaked them in some vinegar and water...I hear it kills mold spores (which no one wants on their fresh fruit!) then left them out to dry a little before I stick them in the fridge.

I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with them. Maybe I'll do some investigating on Pinterest, unless you've got some ideas...