There is something very special about this festive time of year where friends and family call on one another and share time together celebrating. Family visits, Christmas brunches, church celebrations, caroling parties, game nights, and New Year’s Eve parties, among…
“Asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables each spring, and many times it’s a surprise as it begins to poke its head through the earth early in April here at Weaver’s Orchard,” says our president, Ed Weaver. “The growth has…
I mentioned to my 5-year-old that we should make Mother’s Day cards for his grandmothers and he was initially confused! “But Mother’s Day is about MOM, not grandma!” I reminded him that without his grandmas, we wouldn’t be here today,…
The Big Game is coming up this Sunday! If you’re like me, you’re mostly in it for the funny commercials and the good food. I’ll be bringing Stromboli’s that I make using a tried-and-true pizza dough recipe we shared on…
I’m gonna be keeping it simple today with what I hope will become a new go-to side dish for you and your family. Full of fresh, seasonal flavor, this dish strikes a balance between luxury and simplicity. The bones of…
New Year’s Eve Appetizers Whether you’ll be ringing in the new year with friends or at home, munching on a steady stream of delicious appetizers is a great way to pass the evening. Find our favorite recipes on our blog…
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…
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…
When I needed an easy meal idea recently, “leftover makeover” inspiration struck. I combined chickpeas, peas and shredded carrots in a bowl, along with some pesto I purchased prior. Feeling the need to get a little bit of salty…
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…