The life of a farmer involves a bit more gambling than you might have imagined. Usually, it’s just betting on whether or not it will rain enough that year, but fruit farmers, especially those who grow apples, have an extra hitch — it takes…
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Written by Olivia Swindler, a friend of an employee who is serving with Young Life in France. She is also a published author and enjoys hiking in the Alps. She shares some great French recipes using homegrown produce on our blog from time to…
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Saying goodbye to summer is hard. The longer daylight hours, the warm weather, the outdoor activities, they all make life better. I must admit, though, a few things about summer leave something to be desired. Virus variants aside, I will not miss yard work,…
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As I take a look back at my contributions through 2021, the bulk have been on the sweeter side. While many of the tastes, smells, and culinary focus of autumn can be sweet, I wanted to focus on savory. Carrot and apple are two…
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We hope you can join us for this Saturday’s Fall Family Fun Day! Here’s what you can explore. Reptile Explorer’s Show – 12pm and 2pm Enjoy a 60-minute “Reptile Explorers” animal show! There will also be exhibit time in between to interact with the…
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When I needed an easy meal idea recently, “leftover makeover” inspiration struck. I combined chickpeas, peas and shredded carrots in a bowl, along with some pesto I purchased prior. Feeling the need to get a little bit of salty tang, I reached for…
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Watermelon slushies, made with a blend of watermelon, lime and prickly pear juice are a fantastic summer treat and fun way to experiment with prickly pear fruits. After all, it’s still summer for a few more days! To make this, begin by cubing watermelon…
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Sometimes, it happens at the end of the summer: those peaches or plums you were so excited to buy have sat around a little too long. Just because they aren’t as amazing fresh now, they can still be great baked! I made a French-style…
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Baba ghanoush is an appetizer with Lebanese origins, consisting of mashed (or blended) cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice and other seasonings. It is commonly served as a dip for pita bread, although I use it with all kinds of different accompaniments, such as…
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Have you ever heard of a Swamp Pie? No? Well, neither had I until recently. The name is quite unusual, but it certainly is delicious! A Swamp Pie takes classic components fruit pies, crisps, and cobblers and en-robes them in a delicate custard. This…
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