Blueberry Custard Pie with Peach Lemon Curd
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…
Brandon Hertzler
Cantaloupe Pie
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…
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…
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Fruit-Topped Crostini
We all know the lure of comfort food beacons us too easily in the heart of winter! Despite it being the middle of winter, the influence of the holiday food scene is still my go-to when I make dinner. Butter,…
Cherry Amaretto Tartlet topped with Balsamic Drizzle and Toasted Almonds
We all know freezing fruit is a fantastic way to preserve produce at its peak freshness and flavor. However, if you’re anything like me, you may often forget about your stash once you’ve saved it away! I was down in…
Cranberry Bourbon Tartlet Recipe for the Holidays
We, like many other families this year, made the choice to stay home for Thanksgiving, but this was no excuse to miss any of the hallmark dishes that define the annual feast. With that, however, came plenty of leftovers. A…
Spaghetti Squash with Sausage, Peppers and Onions in White Wine Sauce
My wife and I have never gone out for our food very often. The vast majority of the food we eat, we make ourselves. To this day, as a 31 year old, I may have ordered take out a handful…
Savory Pear Chutney and Brie Puff Pastry
To treat one’s self is to “do something good and pleasurable for yourself, but not something necessary.” These savory pear chutney and Brie puff pastry bites permit just that. In the Covid era we’ve all sacrificed and had to bid…
Pear Gingerbread Cake
Whenever I come up with a new recipe, my subconscious is often preoccupied, fixated on the fruit at hand. While lesson planning, I find myself sifting through a mental catalogue of things I’ve seen on TV, mused over in a…