Topic: Jams, Jellies & Preserves
Teacher: Lisa Domalski
Lisa had been an integral part of our pick-your-own fruit operation for the past three years, but now she is a full-time stay at home mom. Her love of children is evident, especially during a mommy-and-me cooking class like this one. Over the years Lisa has been transformed into a thrifty, resourceful mom who enjoys picking and preserving Weaver's Orchard fruit all summer long. She's been featured in articles on our blog, in the Reading Eagle and Pottstown Mercury for her jam-making expertise.

This demonstration will teach the basics of making and canning jams, jellies and preserves.

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Teacher: Phoebe Canakis (TBD)
Phoebe is the owner of Phoebe’s Pure Foods, where, according to her website, “She enjoys making nourishing nosh a craveable convenience by sourcing local, fresh, or organic foods with a focus on whole/unprocessed foods.  She creates the pure food experience of loving what you put in your mouth, knowing it loves you back.”

Phoebe uses Weaver’s Orchard fruit in many of the dishes for Phoebe’s Pure Foods and will teach several ways of using fresh fruit in her two classes this summer.

Topic: Grilling Free-Range Meats (TBD)
Teacher: Ed Deren (TBD)
Ed is a school teacher by day and expert grill master by night (or weekend, or holiday.) Ed grills up amazingly flavorful meats for family, friends and neighbors all summer long on both gas and charcoal grills. You name it, and he knows the best way to grill it - from burgers to rotisserie chicken and slow-grilled pork.

In this demonstration, Ed will share how timing, temperature and seasonings play in to the perfect grilled meal. 

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Topic: Grilling Fruits and Vegetables (TBD)
Teacher: Ed Deren
Ed  is a school teacher by day and expert grill master by night (or weekend, or holiday.) Ed grills up amazingly flavorful meats for family, friends and neighbors all summer long on both gas and charcoal grills. You name it, and he knows the best way to grill it - from fresh fruits to fresh vegetables, Ed does it all.

In this demonstration, Ed will share how timing, temperature and seasonings play in to the perfect grilled meal.

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Teacher: Phoebe Canakis (TBD)
Phoebe is the owner of Phoebe’s Pure Foods, where, according to her website, “She enjoys making nourishing nosh a craveable convenience by sourcing local, fresh, or organic foods with a focus on whole/unprocessed foods.  She creates the pure food experience of loving what you put in your mouth, knowing it loves you back.”

Phoebe uses Weaver’s Orchard fruit in many of the dishes for Phoebe’s Pure Foods and will teach several ways of using fresh fruit in her two classes this summer.  

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Teacher: Crystal Barto (TBD)
Crystal is the head chef of Emily's restaurant in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Many of the dishes at Emily's feature locally grown produce from Weaver's Orchard. Her class will share some recipes for unique ways to prepare locally grown sweet corn. 

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Teacher: Lori Scheckler (TBD)
Lori is an expert on Italian cuisine and helps curates the DiBruno brothers products available at Weaver's Orchard, including gourmet meats, cheeses and olive oils.

This demonstration will share unique recipes for making easy and delicious pizzas using the gourmet meats, cheeses and oils from DiBruno Brothers, as well as making a sweet ricotta cannoli filling.Teacher: Lori Scheckler
Lori is an expert on Italian cuisine and helps curates the DiBruno brothers products available at Weaver's Orchard, including gourmet meats, cheeses and olive oils.

This demonstration will share unique recipes for making easy and delicious pizzas using the gourmet meats, cheeses and oils from DiBruno Brothers, as well as making a sweet ricotta cannoli filling.

Topic: Canning Peaches (TBD)
Teacher: Kendra Musser (TBD)
Kendra is a resourceful mother of four children who loves to can and preserve the fruit that Weaver’s Orchard grows. Years ago, Kendra helped lay the foundation for the school tour and field trip program that is now so successful at Weaver’s Orchard. Her resume includes many teaching positions, such as giving school tours, coordinating her church's children's ministry, instructing gymnastics and homeschooling her children.

This demonstration will teach the basics of canning peaches in a light syrup and offer recipes for other canning methods. 

Topic: Making Fresh & Canned Salsa (TBD)
Teacher: Deb & Linda (TBD)

Deb is our deli manager and in-house chef. She is always coming up with creative new recipes and making tried-and-true favorites, like our fresh pineapple salsa, guacamole, hummus and delicious homemade soups.

Linda is an accomplished canner and salsa maker and has some delicious recipes for canned salsa.

This demonstration will focus chopping techniques, making fresh salsas and sharing recipes and tips for making canned salsa.

Topic: The Art of Baking Fruit Pies (TBD)
Teacher: Jerryl Miller (TBD)