Library seeds, historic brunch and petty Penndel
Thank you for the flower bed suggestions. You’re awesome. Turns out I’m going to turn it over to professional landscapers and let them practice their magic.
But going down that rabbit hole helped me find out I love Eastern Redbuds (and they grow great here!) and a fun fact about our local libraries.
Grow your own
Turns out your library isn’t just for books you’ll return two weeks late.
Some branches (including Doylestown, Perkasie and Levittown) now house community seed libraries. Gardeners drop off heirloom seeds harvested from their own backyards and neighbors can take them home at no cost. Wildflowers, vegetables and dozens of tomato varieties are available to pick up.
It’s great for pollinators and ideal for anyone who believes produce tastes better when you didn’t have to trade a twenty dollar bill for it at a grocery store. Just beware, wildlife will love your veggies even more than you do.
Brunch with 280 years of history
Some trendy brunch spots try hard to look rustic with fake exposed brick. The Washington House just relies on the fact that it’s been standing since 1742.
This landmark (it’s also a hotel!) serves a prix fixe Sunday brunch. Sweet bread basket will catch your eye and taste buds.
Don’t be surprised if the architecture makes you feel inexplicably guilty for not knowing more about colonial history. But a little guilt never ruined perfect eggs.
Born from a petty feud
Back in 1876, the residents of Attleborough (now Langhorne) and nearby Hulmeville got into a standoff over what to name their brand new train station. Turns out people have always been chirpers, it’s nothing new.
Anyway, railroad president Franklin A. Comly got tired of the disagreement and picked a passive aggressive solution. He mashed “Pennsylvania” and “Delaware” together and named it Penndel Station.
That spite born name eventually became the entire borough. So when you’re passing through Penndel, just remember the town exists because two 19th century neighborhoods refused to share a wooden sign.
You have to respect that level of commitment to pettiness.
Save room for dessert
Panna in Yardley is the exact kind of spot that can completely derail a simple coffee run. And make you thankful it did.
They churn out gelato and sorbetto onsite with rotating seasonal flavors (cherry goat cheese and cookie monster were our favorites). Don’t forget the fresh baked goods and espresso drinks.
If you’re feeling ‘pinky out’, try the affogato (hot espresso poured directly over a scoop of gelato). Either way, you’ll never not be happy in here.
Is it wrong to double dip and get potato pancakes in Sellersville then scoot back to Yardley for gelato? At this point, I’m just fighting for my life in the gym to keep my snack weight down.
Too many delicious choices in Bucks. Sigh, a blessing and a curse.
Enjoy your Sunday, get yourself a treat today!
May your flower bed find some Eastern Redbuds in it,
Cait, From Bucks