With all that is going on in the world right now, many are wondering how they can bolster their immune system to help their body fight off diseases. Studies consistently show that a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables…
I didn’t really have a plan. I just bought a pint of heavy cream at Weaver’s Orchard over the weekend. I love the cream they sell from Kreider Farm’s. It’s not ultra-pasteurized like most heavy cream, and doesn’t contain any…
Homemade yogurt is quite simple to make, though the task seems daunting to a newbie. I researched a few methods, and decided that the InstantPot, or electric pressure cooker was the best option for my needs. I knew I’d want…
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…
I’m a sucker for caramel flavor. Caramel Frappuccinos are one of my favorite ways to consume 500 calories (ha!) but I usually opt for ways to drink my coffee that involve less sugar these days. However, when I have the…
After working at Weaver’s Orchard for 35 years, starting as a 13-year-old picking strawberries, Dwayne Musser is moving on to another job. He and his wife Kendra have plans and dreams to commit more time to service through their church.…
People have strong opinions about tart fruits like fresh cranberries. I offered to make this fresh cranberry apple pie over the holidays for my husband’s extended family and my own, and one side of the family said, “no, thanks!” while…
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 that time of year where everywhere we go, we see and hear the jingles, see lights flashing and brightly colored inflatables dotting yards. Not that there is anything wrong with these things, but, personally, I find for myself and…
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…