In our house, we have a meal that I refer to simply as, “skillet dish.” Skillet dish is often the meal we have on Sunday afternoons when we come home from church and need some food that can be assembled quickly. I love this…
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Apples and Dumplings (Schnitz-Un-Gnepp)
As much as I love apples in desserts or as a snack, it feels especially rewarding when you can make a whole main dish revolve around apples. That’s the case in this classic Pennsylvania Dutch dish, Schnitz-un-Gnepp, also known as Schnitz-Un-Knepp, or apples and…
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Fall Festivals – Past and Present
I have distinct memories of our Weaver’s Orchard festivals from when I was young, pieced together from the sights, sounds and smells. If I walk outside on a crisp fall Friday evening, I can feel the anticipation of the festival to come the following…
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Honeycrisp Apple Cider Salad Dressing
I know. It seems a pity to use apple cider in a recipe because that means you have to “waste” this precious beverage on something other than drinking. But consider two things: A little bit of cider will transform every salad you eat. Apple…
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11 Apple and Pear Desserts To Make Right Now
Fall offers plenty of inspiration for apple and pear desserts, and one of the best gifts ever is when a friend not only offers to bring dessert to a dinner party, but shows up with a dessert that is filled with fruit. (Even better…
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Pear Pizza with Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions
I’ve mentioned before that pizza night is kind of a big deal in our house. Suggesting to go a weekend without making pizza is almost as unheard of as a morning without coffee! But so that we don’t get bored with the same old…
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Peach Coffee Cake Danish
The days are getting shorter. A few leaves are starting to change color. The local pool has just closed for the season and kids are back to school. I don’t know about you, but I’m always a bit torn about September’s arrival. I embrace…
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How the Hail and Wind Affected Our Crops
The hail storm and wind storm of August 21 was very difficult for us for several reasons. It was the third hailstorm of our season and it also had 50 to 60 mph winds along with one inch of hail. It’s certainly caused the…
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Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Ice Cream
I’ve been craving peaches and cream pretty much all summer long. The healthiest way to feed that craving is by eating peaches with a good creamy yogurt. I add a few sprinkles of vanilla bean powder on top and it tastes incredible! How…
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Italian Apple Fritters
Apples lend themselves to simple desserts: baked apples, apple slices with a sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar, or apples with a sweet, tasty dip. Likewise, this classic Italian recipe makes use of apples’ natural sweetness. It puts the “apple” back in apple fritter! Many…
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