an autumn weekend

This past weekend I spent as much time as possible outside, enjoying rare, perfect Minnesota weather and taking in the autumn beauty at some of my favorite places in Minneapolis.

I spent Saturday morning at the Mill City Farmers’ Market, browsing locally produced goods under the old Gold Medal Flour mill. I ate yummy aebleskiver straight from the griddle, watched a group of cloggers perform, was amused by inquisitive children and bought some organic green beans and brussel sprouts for dinner.

Sunday afternoon was sunny and warm, a perfect time to stroll through the Lakewood Cemetery. I realize this may seem slightly morbid, but I have yet to find a more peaceful place in the Twin Cities. The foliage was in full force, the pond was calm and the only sound was the crunching under my feet.

Lastly, (and I realize this is an indoor activity), I had a drink at Nye’s Polonaise, the Best Bar in America. A piano bar in one half, live polka in the other, lots of Midwestern accents and tacky gold booths. A Saturday night doesn’t get much better.