In 1978, Mary B. Stoltzfus wrote an autobiography titled God’s Care for an Orphan–a 20-page photocopied book interspersed with photographs of her family, written when she was in her early 70s. Her story of God’s care for an orphan is…
When my family finalized our plans to visit the Morgantown, PA area this summer to visit my parents, I knew right away that I wanted to bring our 12-month-old daughter to Read ‘n’ Pick Story Time during our trip. As…
When it comes to fall produce, pears are often overshadowed by apples and pumpkins. But it’s a mistake not to enjoy them while they’re in season. Whenever I remember this fall fruit, I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy…
On Italian food blogs, many writers share fond memories of their grandmothers making Torta di Mele, a classic homemade apple dessert that is somewhere between a cake, a pudding, and a pie. Though I have Italian heritage, I don’t have…
Honeybees dart from blossom to blossom at Weaver’s Orchard, returning to hives managed by local beekeeper Gary Stockin. Weaver’s has been partnering with Stockin’s Apiaries in Strasburg, PA for decades. “It’s been a blessing,” Orchard President Ed Weaver says of…
If you’ve lived in Pennsylvania for a long time, no doubt you’ve heard of fasnachts. For the uninitiated, a fasnacht (faws-nahk) is essentially a deep-fried donut served, as you might guess, on Fasnacht Day. But what is Fasnacht Day, you…
Weaver’s Orchard customers are a special bunch. You care enough about food to pick it yourself in our orchard and to support local farms and family businesses by shopping in our market. You care about the quality and source of…
It’s applesauce season. On wintry days, you can’t beat the taste of warm applesauce or the smell of simmering apples filling the kitchen. But before making applesauce, an important question faces you: which apple varieties should you use? Your choices are…
Around Thanksgiving, Weaver’s Orchard’s deli manager makes Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling in-house. It’s a rich, creamy, delicious taste of Pennsylvania cooking. We highly recommend picking some up for your Thanksgiving meal! If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try making potato…
If there is anything better than gathering in someone’s home for brunch, I’m not sure what it is. Not too long ago, some of my family members traveled to our apartment from a few hours north, arriving on a Sunday…