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 magazine, or dared to…
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Leave it to the men in my family to come up with a way to make apple cider donuts even sweeter: by making them into Apple Cider French Toast, and of course dousing them in maple syrup. My husband came up with this idea,…
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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 them. They’re delicious fresh,…
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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 such memories. After all,…
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A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit England. While I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the food there, I did. I discovered the simple joys of Classic British Scones. I’ll never forget that cozy café along the seacoast in…
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I love peach season. Berry season is great, but it always seems to fly by. Peach season gets off to a slow and steady start and continues for about two months! Right now is prime time for enjoying peaches – whether you are eating…
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This year, good health and warm weather seem more precious than ever. In order to stay healthy, I’ve made sacrifices just as you have. I don’t mind wearing masks as much as I mind missing beloved family members and good friends. I miss traveling…
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Ellie Hi! I’m Ellie, and I’ve been here for just over a year! You’ve probably seen me just about everywhere if you’ve been in the market. I have enjoyed working in the fruit room, deli, register, and lately I’ve worked in the office and…
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Brandon Hertzler has worked in pick-your-own at Weaver’s Orchard for over 10 years. He has also played key roles in the growth, development, and implementation of numerous Weaver’s Orchard initiatives, including our cooking classes and orchard explorers programs which we offered for several years. …
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It takes a lot of work to grow all of the fruit that you can come and pick in the orchard or purchase in the farm market! There is always something that needs to be done, no matter the weather and no matter the…
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