Our Favorite Plum & Apricot Recipes
In mid-July, sweet apricots and juicy plums are such a refreshing snack. I spent two summers living at a property with plum and apricot trees and it was so exciting to go out to the garden and harvest a few…
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Growing Blackberries at Weaver’s Orchard
Weaver’s Orchard president Ed Weaver considers growing blackberries a labor of love. You have to keep an eye out for heavy rains and hungry critters, while also making the berries easily accessible to consumers once they’ve ripened, not to mention…
Whipped Ricotta and Raspberry Tartine with Mint Honey
Growing up, my family made many attempts to have a garden. But, despite all of our best efforts, the only thing we seemed capable of keeping alive was our raspberry bushes. I remember waking up on warm summer mornings and…
Spicy Skillet Kale with Lemon and Garlic
The thing about puppies is, for them, life is new. And apparently, when life is new, it’s extremely exciting. When you wake up in the morning, it’s exciting! When you go outside, it’s exciting! When you find your squeaky ball,…
Building a Father’s Day Charcuterie Board
Your dad may not know what a charcuterie board is or how to pronounce “charcuterie” but he’s about to! This classic board consisting of mostly meat and cheese is sure make him feel special this Father’s Day. Besides, the way…
Charlotte aux Fraise — French Strawberry Shortcake
In the article below, a friend of an employee serving with Young Life in France shares an incredible recipe to make with fresh picked strawberries! —— When I moved to France four years ago, I learned very quickly to say…
100% No Bake Mini Cheesecakes with Fresh Strawberries
When I am searching for no-bake cheesecake recipes, it can be frustrating when the recipe still calls for baking and chilling the graham cracker crust. That’s why these 100% No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are so perfect! There’s absolutely no baking…
Simply Lauren Marie Granola
When Lauren Myer cut grains, dairy and refined sugars from her diet, she found herself at a loss for tasty snacks that met her new dietary requirements. So, she turned to her own kitchen and started experimenting. She created…
Strawberry Scones
Scones are an enchanting treat that can easily traverse a wide variety of occasions. Perfect for a family breakfast, or brunch with friends, and even great as a late afternoon snack! I have realized, however, that more often than not…
Springtime Risotto
Up until a month ago, I always assumed a good Risotto simply wasn’t achievable at home. I am not even sure as to the origin of that conclusion. I knew the dish was creamy and could contain really anything you…