“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’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…
Finally, the warm weather of spring is here to stay! It’s now safe to plant some of the more delicate vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, but did you know that asparagus has been growing well here at the orchard since…
Up until a month ago, I always assumed a good Risotto simply wasn’t achievable at home. I am not even sure as to the origin of that conclusion. I knew the dish was creamy and could contain really anything you…
Weaver’s Orchard customers are a special bunch. You care enough about food to pick it yourself in our orchard and to support local farms and family businesses by shopping in our market. You care about the quality and source of…
Quiz time. What’s the first crop we harvest at Weaver’s Orchard? You might be thinking strawberries. And if so, you’d be correct that strawberries are the first crop available for pick-your-own. But before pick-your-own opens at the end of May,…
**Please take care to follow current USDA safety guidelines when preserving foods at home.** * * * I began working with Don and Pam Gable of Conebella Farm in January 2014, and immediately, I knew it was going to be…
I am a freelance writer and a food blogger. I changed from a regular diet to a vegan diet in 2012 for health reasons after my husband suffered (and survived) a heart attack. My favorite topics are food and health,…
The first major crop of the local produce season is a paintbrush. Can’t you imagine holding a stalk of asparagus in your hand, dipping it into a palette, and brushing it across a canvas? The first major crop of the local…
As one of the top superfoods, asparagus is always one of the smartest choices for greens to chomp down on enjoyably at the dinner table. Asparagus shares lineage with onions and garlic, as well as the bloom-ready tulips and daffodils…