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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Print Chickpea & Green Pea Salad Author: Brandon Hertzler Ingredients 2 cans of Chickpeas – drained, but not rinsed 1 c. Green Peas ½ c. Conebella Farm Cheese – I suggest Smoked or Italian Colby or Cheddar ¼ – ⅓ c. Slivered Almonds or…
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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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Growing up, my family made many attempts to have a garden. But, despite all of our best efforts, the only thing we seemed capable of keeping alive was our raspberry bushes. I remember waking up on warm summer mornings and picking fresh berries to…
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Your dad may not know what a charcuterie board is or how to pronounce “charcuterie” but he’s about to! This classic board consisting of mostly meat and cheese is sure make him feel special this Father’s Day. Besides, the way to a man’s heart…
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I listen to a lot of podcasts, often while walking my dogs or driving my car. One favorite is a podcast called Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger, who co-wrote the well-known book How Not to Die with Gene Stone about the scientific evidence behind…
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Whether you’re reading this during a mid-year initiation into homeschooling or on summer vacation, it is always important to nourish our children with delicious whole foods and healthy meals while they are in our care. Children who learn to love nutritious foods now will…
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I’m a sucker for caramel flavor. Caramel Frappuccinos are one of my favorite ways to consume 500 calories (ha!) but I usually opt for ways to drink my coffee that involve less sugar these days. However, when I have the chance I definitely indulge…
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Around Thanksgiving, Weaver’s Orchard’s deli manager makes Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling in-house. It’s a rich, creamy, delicious taste of Pennsylvania cooking. We highly recommend picking some up for your Thanksgiving meal! If you’re feeling adventurous, you could try making potato filling at home. The…
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