So, after you’ve done all your Thanksgiving shopping, prepping, and cooking, you might end up with just a few extra sweet potatoes: the buffer in case there were any last minute additions to the Thanksgiving guest list. Now what? You…
Apple Buttermilk Upside-down Cake may be a mouthful, but it’s a tasty one. With Weaver’s Orchard Apple Cider and Macintosh apples, fresh Lancaster buttermilk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves – this is a new fall favorite not to be missed!…
While the magic transition from Summer to Fall is almost intangible day to day, the first leaves are slowly changing and scattering among the grass and roads, gardens and fields are slowing down, and there is a coolness in the…
I remember what a special treat holidays were as a child growing up in an Italian American household where Christmas and Easter always featured traditional Italian delicacies. Despite the hard work my Nonna put into her delicious and complex Caponatina or the…
Between the close of a busy summer and the start of a new school year, it’s easy to forget how to slow down and appreciate the simple things that life brings us daily. Amid the bustle of new classes and…
Summer is an explosion of vibrant, flavorful produce, and Weaver’s Orchard is no exception. Just stepping into our fruit room, you are greeted by the sweet farmstand scents and rich colors of ripe berries and stone fruit alongside beautiful arrays…
What is America’s favorite summer dessert if not rich, creamy, homemade ice cream? Historians trace the origin of ice cream (in one form or another) back to the second century B.C. Then, pioneers brought this refreshing treat from Europe to…
The first fruit picking of the year has just arrived: strawberries! These ruby heralds of early summer (yes, summer!) are such delights – bright, juicy and packed with amazing flavor – a sure favorite for just about everyone. Our PYO…
It’s Spring! Crocuses and snowdrops dot the greening grass, tulips are pushing their way up through the hard soil, tiny buds are on the trees, and the first daffodils are beginning to bloom. Yes, spring has arrived. And yet, the…
One delightful cuisine that is often overlooked by many in the U.S. is that of the Swiss. Known for keeping dishes fresh and simple by highlighting in-season produce, hard cheeses and other local ingredients, Swiss cooking is something that I…