2011 in Review
As 2011 is starting to wind down it’s hard to believe that our family has lived on the Orchard for a whole year, so it’s time to consider 2011 in review! Living in the country definitely has it’s perks and…
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Top Ten Perks of Living on an Orchard with Boys
Nothing goes together better than the country and children. Here’s a list I’ve compiled of the top ten perks of living on the orchard with our boys, and the adventures that come with it! 1. Your four-year-old’s number one…
A Very Tasty Christmas
My family has decided to do something different for the holidays this year: we plan to exchange only gifts that are edible. Yum! We’re always looking for ways to keep costs down during the holidays and often like to share homemade…
The Joy of Food Cures
I recently came across the book Joy Bauer’s Food Cures: Eat Right to Get Healthier, Look Younger and Add Years to Your Life. According to the author’s website, “Joy Bauer MS, RD, is America’s favorite and most trusted nutrition expert.…
How to Cook a Fresh Turkey
Our meat department manager, Dave Howe, has been working hard the last few weeks to coordinate getting the freshest local turkeys available for your Thanksgiving meal! Dave has some great tips on how to cook the perfect fresh turkey: Also,…
Top 10 Reasons to Pick Apples at Weaver’s Orchard
Thinking of going apple picking this season? Well, here are 10 reasons that picking apples here is a fun and unique experience. 1. 30+ apple varieties to choose from. We grow more than 30 varieties of apples. That’s a lot…
Thanksgiving Recipes, New & Old
Over the years, I’ve come to love many of the recipes my family cooks for Thanksgiving. While I do have many favorite Thanksgiving recipes I’d never want to replace, I’ve enjoyed spending the holidays with my husband’s family and learning…
Weaver’s Orchard Apple Cider– A Tasty Holiday Treat!
It’s that time of year again – cider time! The press is working hard here at the Orchard, cranking out the beautiful golden brown drink. Our cider is made out of a special blend of multiple varieties of apples. It’s…
Delightful Fall Recipes
I discovered the recipe below in Delicious Living Magazine last month and fell in love with the combination of flavors. We just started carrying goat cheese again from Amazing Acres goat dairy, and the grill pan gives the potatoes those…
A fairytale of a pumpkin cookie…
Pumpkins! They’re everywhere this time of year. Since our family happens to grow pumpkins here at the Orchard I find my self completely surrounded by them at this time of year. It feels like every time I turn around one…