As we welcome spring here at Weaver’s Orchard, we wanted to give people reason to get out and celebrate the changing of the seasons. While this post is quite the divergence from a traditional recipe, we promise it will provide…
The transition from autumn to winter is upon us, and with that I feel compelled to warn you to not miss out! Even though major retail chains have had Christmas decor on display since the end of September, Thanksgiving has…
My father, Paul, is known for making three things: Pancakes, Pizza and Pies. Growing up there would be an occasional joke that if he ever needed a break from being a pilot, he could open a place to eat and…
While the song, It’s the most Wonderful Time of the Year is meant for the Christmas Holiday, I have to admit it makes its way into my brain every Autumn. The crisp air, changing leaves, vibrant hues from the annuals…
As I take a look back at my contributions through 2021, the bulk have been on the sweeter side. While many of the tastes, smells, and culinary focus of autumn can be sweet, I wanted to focus on savory. Carrot…
When I needed an easy meal idea recently, “leftover makeover” inspiration struck. I combined chickpeas, peas and shredded carrots in a bowl, along with some pesto I purchased prior. Feeling the need to get a little bit of salty…
Watermelon slushies, made with a blend of watermelon, lime and prickly pear juice are a fantastic summer treat and fun way to experiment with prickly pear fruits. After all, it’s still summer for a few more days! To make this,…
Have you ever heard of a Swamp Pie? No? Well, neither had I until recently. The name is quite unusual, but it certainly is delicious! A Swamp Pie takes classic components fruit pies, crisps, and cobblers and en-robes them in…
The summer of 2021 has been a real pie bender in our house! 2015 was the year of the cookie, 2016 the summer of mastering pizza on the grill. Now, my wife and I are expecting our second child, and…
Late July sees a pretty strong transition in seasonality at the orchard. The reign of berries in PYO is coming to a close and we are at the start of stone fruits, peaches, plums, nectarines and donut peaches! While this…