I recently had the pleasure of spending time with my three-year-old grandson at the lake. This age can be challenging, although my son and daughter-in-law handle things beautifully, much better than I did when my kids were little. As a…
Cobblers are a staple of late summer baking. They come together quickly without much fuss, are versatile and can easily exchange various types and combinations of fruit. The “rules” of this dessert however have come into question for me lately.…
At this point in the summer, melons have no doubt already debuted at picnics, backyard barbecues, and the family dinner table. Their appealing spectrum of colors, flavors, and ability to always be refreshing, even on the hottest of days, makes…
While temperatures at Weaver’s Orchard may be soaring this week, it was the plunge of a Spring freeze earlier this year that has caused a noticeable disruption in the Orchard’s pick-your-own experience. The freeze was severe enough that it damaged…
Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day! Whether I’m having cereal before leaving for work, making pancakes with my daughter, or putting together egg burritos, breakfast can come in many shapes and sizes in a matter of…
We’re hosting a brand new event, called Art in the Orchard for 4th-8th graders! Two dates available with two class times. Only 15 spots per class. Learn sketching and painting techniques to paint your own orchard-themed picture to take home…
When my family finalized our plans to visit the Morgantown, PA area this summer to visit my parents, I knew right away that I wanted to bring our 12-month-old daughter to Read ‘n’ Pick Story Time during our trip. As…
With 4th of July around the corner, it’s time to start thinking everything red, white & blueberry! We’ll have a special at our ice cream deck for $2 Red, White & Blueberry ice cream sundaes this Saturday (July 2nd) and…
“Ice cream!!!” There’s a reason most ice cream shops have a sign out front with a photo of an ice cream cone. Long before kids can read words, they (obviously) recognize pictures. Any time we’re near a place that serves…
Tart cherry season is around the corner! We’re looking at a season lasting from about June 24th to 30th for tart Montmorency cherries. But hurry in, because this year’s crop is a little smaller than most years. Just because the…