I'm surprised to see less than 5 stars! We went for our second year of strawberry picking at…read moreLorence's Berry Farm. We found the operation very well managed both times. They give you a basket and have a system to assign you to your own row for picking. Once done, you wait in line to weigh and pay. Lots of berries on the bushes and it's okay to sample as you go! The strawberries were so sweet and delicious - far more flavorful than you buy at the supermarket. This year they charged $3/lb and I saw a lot of full baskets. It is cash or check only so make sure to come prepared. Plenty of parking available. Call ahead to confirm picking hours, as they do sell out. I also recommend following their Facebook page for the latest picking updates. We didn't buy any this time but I did notice that they sell jams and asparagus at their farm stand as well.

Great little farm to go check out if you feel like getting a little dirty and getting some…read morestrawberries. It seemed like we were maybe a little late in the season or some real pros must have been through our rows a week or two before us because we weren't finding the huge berries. Although we are thinking if we went back in a couple weeks we might get some of the bigger ones. But for 45 mins of picking on a perfect day and 17lbs of strawberries you can't beat the price of $20.

Best cured & smoked ham I've ever had! So glad we stumbled on this place after hiking the state…read morepark hiking club trail. Best Easter ham ever! Beef muscle jerky is up near the best. Ring bologna had too much moisture (too much pork?) for my liking but flavor was very good. . NOTE - they give great instructions for cooking the ham but I used two internal meat thermometers to monitor internal temps while cooking in the oven at 350. Just remember that these are "guidelines" & you must put some liquid in a roaster pan, insert your temp probes, then seal roaster tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 til IT of 155 degrees. When the ham hit 155 IT, I shut the oven off and just let the ham sit in there, sealed, until it's time to eat. Monitoring your internal temps still of course. Mine ended up reaching 178 degreees IT by the time we ate. The ham is perfectly moist and bursting with great flavor, it wasn't the slightest bit dry.

All their meats are top quality. Been enjoying it for years. If you're anywhere near here, you've…read moregot to swing by. Dried beef makes the best sandwiches

I recently made my annual fall stop at Pepin Heights to get apples and more fall goodies! This is a…read moregreat stop for local fall goodies and decor. They offer everything fall- apples, carmel apples, pumpkins, pie, popcorn, and other fall food and decor. Parking is easy with a large gravel lot out front. The staff is always friendly and helpful. This place is worth the stop if you're in the area! They also offer online ordering and shipping.

I loved when we could find pepin Honeycrisp apples locally at lunds but don't see them anymore…read more Have tried other orchards and just prefer these guys so I'll make a trek from Minneapolis at least twice during apple season. I also really loved the new piñata variety. The Apple bread looked delicious but was kinda meh.

They have relocated to Winnetka due to construction and now it's even more limited than before…read more Nice people and good produce, just smaller with less variety than previously.

This market is a quick one to navigate - must do's - falafel tent, and the cheese guys…read more Lots of parking available. Most of the vendors are local shops that represent, but there are a few non-shop vendors to be had. Latest find - the hippy wheat girls from wisconsin - reasonably priced goods - will let you know how that turns out.

We have gone to Dennison Meat for 9 years now. It started with purchasing a 1/2 cow to be processed…read morefrom a small local farmer which has grown to also getting a whole hog every year. Dori and her team have helped us every part of the way to ensure we would get everything prepared the way we wanted for our family. Having an option for nitrate free smoked meats that have amazing flavor has been a game changer for our family. If you've never ordered from Dennison Meat, give them a call, you will never regret the change in the quality of meat you will receive compared to grocery stores.

It is often easy to judge a book by the cover. Make sure when you are driving by this place you…read moredon't. It may not be what you expect from what you see on the outside but take a chance and drive out of your way and stop in. The owner is a great lady who knows the value of putting good quality meat on the table. Whether you've got a small family or a large family this is the place to stop for your retail or custom meats.

Drove all the way from NWI and this place is wonderful and the people here are the most politest…read morepeople ever! Helped in anyway they could.

We stopped into CakeWalk just five minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been more…read morewelcoming. They were happy to let us take our time browsing and choosing a few treats, which we really appreciated. We picked out three different cupcake flavors, and every one of them was beautiful and delicious. My personal favorite was the Dark Knight cupcake--rich and decadent. If you're in Northfield and have a sweet tooth, be sure to check out this cute little bakery. It's definitely worth a stop!

Cakewalk is all about unique desserts and creative cake offerings. I came for the cake, but I also…read moreended up trying my first dirty soda here; a delightful mix of soda, watermelon and pineapple juices, and sweet cream. It paired perfectly with the incredible carrot cheesecake cupcake I ordered. If cake isn't your go-to, they offer cookies and plenty of other treats as well. There's ample seating inside and a bench outside for enjoying your sweets on a nice day. Stay for a bit and treat yourself to something delicious.