The Apple Man and The Garden Cafe

The word is out – the apple man is back. The apple man has a roadside stall selling different varieties of local apples picked by his own fair hands – the same day. News travels fast – he has been absent for a while and missed. Top of the list to visit today, on our way out for lunch at The Garden Cafe in York S.C.

The apple man's stall is wonderful and you can buy loose or by the bag. Spoilt for choice – they all look perfect and off we go on our merry way clutching our purchase.

The Garden Cafe looks rustic and unusual – all the frontage decoration is a form of up-cycling. Another thing I noticed was that there were two local police cars in the car park. If the police eat here then it's going to be good. When you walk in you are instantly in the gift shop – it's like Aladdin's cave and will definitely require twice round if not three times just to take in all the bits and pieces. I'm drawn to a display of tee shirts and since I'm a lover of over-sized versions to use as pajama tops I have a good feeling about this excursion and that's before any food!

I have to share with you one of my favourite photos - say hello to my friends who live in an old “up-cycled” tin bath outside – they were so still it was really hard to tell whether they were real or models, they were so perfect. Hurray for The Garden Cafe they were very much alive and clearly very happy in their home.

The lunch was fantastic and the best sweet potato fries ever.

In you're ever in this neck of the woods would highly recommend you drop by for a spot of shopping and a great lunch. Check ahead for opening hours. They also have live music some evenings. The Garden Cafe, 307 West Liberty Street York, S.C. 29745 – 803-684-7019.