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James Arthur Vineyards

After going to Branched Oak Farm on Thursday July 12th I went up the road to James Arthur Vineyards in Raymond. I have heard of this vineyard from some of my friends, but this was my first time visiting. The place is beautiful and I really liked the white building with a red roof design. There were several other people there for a Thursday, so that should tell you how popular the winery is.

I enjoyed tasting 6 different wines for only $5.00 and I got a free wine glass to take home. The six wines I tasted were: Lucky 13, Nebraska Red, Brianna, Edyn’s Blush, Heartland White and Sweet Charlotte. My favorite was Edyn’s Blush; it is a semi-sweet wine and it is smooth. For a snack I enjoyed some bread with salmon and dill cheese. I like how their bread is served warm and soft. The cheese they serve is made by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Store; it is always great when local business will serve or sell other local items.

If anyone ever needs a good gift for a birthday, wedding or Christmas then I recommend to check out all the gifts they sell. They had so many decorated wine glasses and other gifts that would be perfect for someone who loves wine.

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Branched Oak Farm

I took a half day trip out to Raymond, Nebraska on Thursday July 12th. One of the places on my Nebraska Passport is Branched Oak Farm Dairy and Cheese. I should have done my research better, because I went on a day that they are not normally open. However, Krista (one of the owners) was there and took a little time out of her regular routine to tell me a little bit about what their farm produces and sells. She even let me buy some eggs and some quark cheese, which I am told would be good on foods like toast or bagels. When it comes to food, I enjoy trying and making new things all the time and this will be my first time trying some real organic eggs fresh from a farm.

Krista also told me that today (Saturday July 14th) they are having a hog roast. I wish I had the ability to attend, but hopefully this nice family farm will continue to grow and host more events that I can attend.

Overall, I am really impressed by the one owner I met and I know for sure I will be back to buy some more eggs and cheese whenever I need them.

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Nebraska Passport

I have decided to start traveling to and visiting some of the places that are in the 2012 Nebraska Passport and the Nebraska Wine Passport from the Department of Travel and Tourism. There are a lot of people that say there is nothing to do in Nebraska, well I believe that is said by people who do not take the time to enjoy the simple things and places we have here. Each town in Nebraska has their own story and has something great to offer, whether it is a couple nights stay or just a few hours, there are things to do. Stay tuned to more posts on the places I visit, the people I meet and things I get to experience. After all, it is the simple things in life that mean the most!

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