Phoebe Canakis – Healthy Meals with In-season Fruit
On Tuesday, June 28, Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Food shared her amazing berry recipes.
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Ed Deren: Flatbread Pizzas on the Grill
Nan Reinert: Jellies and Jams
Canning notes from Nan: Jellies and jams are full of sugar. There are lots of recipes online now that use honey or other sugar substitutes that are lower on the glycemic index. The basic process to make the Jams and…
“The Apples Were Almost as Big as Their Heads!”: Our 2015 Photo Contest Winners Share Their Orchard Stories
A picture’s worth a thousand words, but this year after our 2015 photo contest, we found out more about the stories behind some of the photos, and we wanted to share those stories with you! Last month, we announced the…
Pennsylvania Agriculture Needs Your Help
A budget veto has left Penn State Agricultural Extension and Penn State agricultural research in serious jeopardy. Weaver’s Orchard and all of PA Agriculture depend on the work of these programs. These programs provide valuable help such as research on…
Canning Applesauce and Apple Pie Filling
Canning applesauce and apple pie filling is a great way to take advantage of early season apples and preserve the taste you know you will be craving around the holidays. Here are our recipes for homemade, no-sugar added applesauce and…
We Love Pennsylvania Apples!
We love PA apples and are pleased to participate in a grower-funded program called the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program. A percentage of all the proceeds from apple grower’s sales goes to this program, which helps get local apples into larger grocery stores, promotes apple…
Vegan Mint Chip “Nice” Cream & More from Tracey Rezapour
At a cooking class at Weaver’s Orchard on August 4, nutrition coach Tracey Rezapour of Keepin’ It Real shared two vegan, whole food recipes: vegan mint chip “nice” cream and a hearty, healthy vegan peach salsa. “
Skinny Blueberry Plum Smoothie
Freeze blueberries after picking and spinach when you can find it on sale, and you’re well on your way to a frugal, in-season treat. During mid-July and August, when plums are at their best, select plums with bold colors ranging…
Quiche & Tart Recipes and More from Rachel’s Farm Table
On July 7, Rachel VanDuzer of Rachel’s Farm Table shared quiche and tart recipes and more with participants in Weaver’s Orchard’s weekly cooking class. This recipe is featured in Rachel’s new cookbook, Easy Bruschetta Meals which is available at Weaver’s…