May 15th doesn't just serve as a reminder for me that my taxes are one month late. The date is much more important. It means that Ham's Orchard in Terrell is finally open! I discovered Ham'View Blogs when my parents bought some property in Mineola a few years ago and since then, every trip east involves a stop at Ham's. Although, truth be told, it's not like I need an excuse to go, just a free hour. Ham's is true orchard and roadside market about 35 miles east of Dallas on Highway 80. It serves fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade ice cream, cobblers and all the stereotypical country kitchen stuff that everyone's Texas Grandma had in the pantry.
