Aunt Kathy’s Blueberry Muffins
Blueberries are in full swing this week, the boys and I have done a little bit of picking almost every day. We even discovered a secret spot that my oldest son dubbed “the cookie patch”, because according to him…
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A Delightful Breakfast Innovation: Sheila’s Homemade Granola
Cooking for potential in-laws is a true test of culinary courage. It’s a time to hope all goes smoothly in the kitchen. But for Sheila Kline, a small-business owner from Birdsboro, a breakfast mishap that happened while she cooked for her…
Storytime Fun in the Orchard Sun
Miss Linda’s stories are both entertaining and educational– even parents can learn something new! Books and fruit make a great combination when they’re a part of our orchard storytime! There is no better way to get your kids excited about…
Red, White & Blueberry Pie
Several of our customers have asked for the recipe for our red, white and blueberry pie, so we thought we’d go ahead and share it. Remember, we make these pies fresh in our bakery every year around Independence Day. Order…
A Second First: Free Cooking and Gardening Classses
Now and then I’ve been inspired to take cooking classes. Sometimes, walking past a bustling kitchen store, I’d hear laughter rise on a night it hosted cooking classes, or I’d sample fresh homemade cheese crafted by a friend who attended…
Meet Your Grower: Justin Weaver
These days we hear a lot about “knowing your farmer” and being mindful of where your food is coming from. Every issue of the parenting magazine I read mentions something along these lines. Before I had children this was something…
The Dirt on the Dirty Dozen
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Or does it? A recent study published by the Environmental Working Group called “The Dirty Dozen,” has many people wondering just what they should be eating. The report ranked fruits and vegetables…
Blueberry Picking and Baby Blueberry Blues
Our blueberry baby snitching blueberries from his big brother! It’s hard for me to believe this is almost the end of June. Life at the Orchard is running at a regular (sometimes frantic) pace. The number of tractors and equipment…
A “Fruit Hunter” Brings New York City a Taste of Weaver’s Orchard
Maggie Nesciur owns an unusual business. She leaves her New York City home early in the morning—4 a.m. sometimes—drives miles away from the city and picks fruit all day. Then, she buys the fruit, returns to the city and sells…
Juicing for Your Health
Freshly Pressed Strawberry-Carrot-Peach Juice Have you ever tasted fresh juice? I don’t mean Ocean Spray, or even the flash pasteurized juice found in the produce aisle, like Bolthouse Farms or Odwalla juices. I mean freshly pressed juice made from freshly picked fruits and vegetables.…