A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit England. While I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with the food there, I did. I discovered the simple joys of Classic British Scones. I’ll never forget that cozy café along the seacoast in…
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Archive | Berries
No-Bake Cheesecake with Blackberry Gin Glaze
Having worked in the Pick Your Own branch of Weaver’s Orchard for over 10 years, I would say without question that one of the most underrated fruits we grow is the humble blackberry. So today, I have decided to create a no-bake cheesecake with…
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Blackberry Cobbler and Blackberry Sunsets
What is my favorite memory from my childhood growing up on the orchard? Well, it’s hard to pick one thing, but if I had to pick one favorite that occurred most often, it would have to be picking fruit straight off the plant/bush/tree and popping it in…
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Raspberry Sweet Rolls
In late May and early June as the weather begins to abandon the turbulent nature of a Southeastern PA spring, excitement and anticipation build as we await the emergence of reds to highlight themselves from the foliage in the strawberry fields and raspberry patches.…
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Strawberry-Basil Shrub
If you’ve never tried a shrub before, this simple recipe will introduce you to a Strawberry-Basil Shrub, an easy and delicious summer beverage treat. What exactly is a “shrub”? Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Food explained this beverage at a cooking class at Weaver’s…
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Strawberry Pie
For me, one silver lining to this pandemic shutdown is the return of a communal midday meal. My familial pandemic pod includes–in addition to me–my husband and my 24-year-old daughter, who moved home just as stay-at-home orders commenced. Both my husband and daughter can…
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Vanilla Ice Cream with Freshly-Picked Strawberries
With pick-your-own strawberry season off to a good start this week, we’ve selected our top 10 favorite strawberry recipes and included a new one to pair with fresh berries! I was able to take my kids out to pick strawberries this morning, and my…
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Strawberry Yogurt Swirl
There’s something about dessert that is just so satisfying. But, when it comes to overactive children, I prefer to limit their sweets in general, but especially near bedtime. That’s why we recently began giving our kids plain yogurt with fruit for “dessert.” We choose…
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Homemade Yogurt in the InstantPot
Homemade yogurt is quite simple to make, though the task seems daunting to a newbie. I researched a few methods, and decided that the InstantPot, or electric pressure cooker was the best option for my needs. I knew I’d want a versatile appliance, and…
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Your 10 Favorite Recipes of 2019
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 your food. Because of…
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