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From Berry Patch to Breakfast: Strawberries from Middlefield Orchard

From Silas's Perch | Local Sourcing

One of our favorite things about running Cooperstown Bed & Breakfast is finding great ingredients close to home. During strawberry season, that can mean a visit to Middlefield Orchard, just outside the village of Cooperstown.

We headed out to the berry patch, brought back freshly picked strawberries, and served them to our guests at breakfast. It's a simple trip from field to table, but it makes a difference when fruit is fresh, in season, and grown nearby.

Fresh red strawberries in a picking basket among the strawberry plants at Middlefield Orchard in Cooperstown, New York
Fresh strawberries at Middlefield Orchard during our visit.

From Berry Patch to Breakfast

We like knowing where our ingredients come from, and we're fortunate to have farms and producers throughout the Cooperstown area. Middlefield Orchard gives us the chance to enjoy strawberries at their seasonal best.

That morning's berries made their way onto our breakfast table. In the video, you can see them in a small bowl of fruit alongside blueberries, ready for guests to enjoy.

Small glass bowl of fresh local strawberries and blueberries prepared for breakfast at Cooperstown Bed and Breakfast
Fresh berries ready for our guests' breakfast.

Watch Our Strawberry Visit

Our short video follows the strawberries from the field to the breakfast table at the inn.

Watch on YouTube | Watch the original Facebook Reel

Visit Middlefield Orchard Yourself

Middlefield Orchard isn't only a place to buy fruit. During the growing season, visitors can pick their own produce, with strawberries generally available from mid-June through mid-July, depending on the crop and weather. The orchard also offers other seasonal berries, apples, and pumpkins.

Middlefield Orchard
2274 State Highway 166
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-8212

Pick-your-own availability and operating hours change with the season, so check Middlefield Orchard's official U-Pick information before heading out.

Local Ingredients, Served at Our Inn

At Cooperstown Bed & Breakfast, our two-course, made-to-order breakfasts change throughout the season. Fresh local fruit is one of the ways we get to bring a little of the surrounding countryside to the table.

If you're planning a visit, browse more local discoveries on From Silas's Perch. There are plenty of reasons to explore Cooperstown beyond Main Street, and sometimes the best ones are growing right in the fields.