Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon

There's no better way to kick off summer than with a big bowl of homemade potato salad. My grandma, my mom and I make ours with sour cream, bacon, fresh parsley and a generous sprinkling of paprika. Happy Memorial Day!

Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Bacon

5 pound bag of red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (Leave a bit of skin for color)

5 pieces bacon, cooked crisp then crumbled

1 medium Vidalia onion, diced

1 cup light sour cream

1 cup light mayonnaise

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

Paprika

Cook potatoes in salted, boiling water then allow to cool.

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, bacon, onion, sour cream, mayonnaise and salt and pepper. 

Sprinkle with paprika and top with fresh parsley. 

Plates and Places: A day-trip to Orchard on Catawba Island

Spring is here in all its glory. The beauty of the season presents us with great opportunities to hop in our cars and head out for day-trip adventures.

Catawba Island is an especially gorgeous spot to visit this time of the year. There is something about the afternoon light that sparkles on Lake Erie’s waves as they roll into the shore, providing stunning views around every corner of the road.

A visit to Orchard Bar and Table and the adjacent Orchard Farm Stand, located at 3266 NE Catawba Rd., provides multiple dining options, a fabulous shopping opportunity, and a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the warm air while strolling through the property’s vineyards and orchard.

Orchard Bar and Table offers European inspired American cuisine including an array of seafood dishes, a signature Wagyu Burger, and craft-made cocktails. The restaurant affords a spacious outdoor patio with soothing water features, views of the apple orchard, and live music. Dinner is available Monday through Sunday. Lunch and brunch options are offered on weekends.

At Orchard Farm Stand, which is situated just across the parking lot from the restaurant, visitors will find a unique selection of local produce, honey, jams and jellies, coffee, wine, baked goods, kitchen items, gifts, home décor and more.

A recent addition to the farm stand is a pizza and sandwich kitchen which features a variety of applewood fired pizzas, handcrafted sandwiches, wine, ice cream and to-go charcuterie boxes. The farm stand is open seven days a week.