Brandon Hertzler

Brandon Hertzler

Root Vegetable Gratin

There is a trend on the internet that goes like this, “Tell me you are a ___ without actually telling me.” The list of possibilities are endless and the trend provides a window into various industries, professions, and life situations…

Coconut Ginger Hot Chocolate

Coconut Ginger Hot Chocolate

My wife and I were reminiscing the other day, thinking about some of our early culinary favorites from when we moved to Wyomissing. One of our early favorites in West Reading, which is no longer in operation, made a fantastic…

Pumpkin Bread Trifle

Pumpkin Bread Trifle

One of the greatest joys I have as a parent is seeing the appreciation I have for food passing to our four year old daughter. It has taught her patience, problem solving, and that it is okay to make a…

Spiced Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies

Spiced Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies Re-Imagined If I asked you to think back to your childhood and come up with foods that populate the quintessential brown bag lunch what would it be? Now hold that list in your mind and consider,…

Homemade Wellness Shots

Did you notice how this year the transition from Summer to Fall seemed to happen overnight? October 1 knocked on our door with an overnight low of 38 and a nice dose of a viral infection that made its way…

Pear Pecan Crisp

pear pecan crisp

Pear Pecan Crisp with Vanilla and Molasses Late August always means one thing, it is time to hang up my green Weaver’s Orchard tee’s and exchange them for teacher clothes. The changing of my wardrobe signals it is time to…

Basque Cheesecake

basque cheesecake with blueberry topping

I subscribe to a number of food magazines and have seen a growing number of basque style cheesecakes featured in articles. I have to admit, the exterior that appears more similar to a perfectly toasted marshmallow had me intrigued. The…

Peach Cobbler 2.0

peach cobbler

Cobblers are a staple of late summer baking. They come together quickly without much fuss, are versatile and can easily exchange various types and combinations of fruit. The “rules” of this dessert however have come into question for me lately.…

Breakfast Grain Bowl

Breakfast Grain Bowl with cucumbers, nuts, and egg

Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day! Whether I’m having cereal before leaving for work, making pancakes with my daughter, or putting together egg burritos, breakfast can come in many shapes and sizes in a matter of…