During my childhood, midsummer meant the perfect time for one of my favorite desserts, Red, White and Blue Pie. The recipe highlighted blueberries and raspberries over a creamy layer of cream cheese and whipped cream folded together atop a graham…
There’s something special about making jam from strawberries you picked yourself. Fresh berries, a saucepan and a little time are all you need to capture the taste of summer. This small batch strawberry jam recipe keeps things simple. It makes…
As we enter June 2026, it is no surprise to many of our loyal patrons that many of our crops and overall availability will look different this year. Mother Nature packed a pretty solid one-two punch for much of the…
If you’ve never tried an Easy Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe, you’re in for a treat! This sweet and savory sandwich feels fancy, but it’s one of the easiest meals you’ll make. I first learned to make Monte Cristo sandwiches while…
One neat part about being a teacher that I didn’t expect is seeing all of the healthy snacks and lunches which fuel my students daily. Honestly, sometimes the thoughtfully-crafted salads and well-balanced snack lunches of nuts, fruit, veggies, cheeses, home-baked…
When winter blankets the ground with snow, I begin to think of our feathered and furry friends. I’m always amazed at the amount of animal tracks my kids will find the day after a snow storm! From deer to rabbits,…
There’s nothing quite like the simple joy of baking with fresh-picked fruit, and this Blueberry Peach Cake is a celebration of summer at its sweetest. Bursting with the flavor of sun-ripened peaches and juicy blueberries—both of which we grow here…
Summer is an explosion of vibrant, flavorful produce, and Weaver’s Orchard is no exception. Just stepping into our fruit room, you are greeted by the sweet farmstand scents and rich colors of ripe berries and stone fruit alongside beautiful arrays…
Spring always feels like the perfect season to try something new, and I’ve been bringing that spirit of freshness into my kitchen lately. While blueberries aren’t usually my go-to fruit, I challenged myself to find a creative and delicious way…
What is America’s favorite summer dessert if not rich, creamy, homemade ice cream? Historians trace the origin of ice cream (in one form or another) back to the second century B.C. Then, pioneers brought this refreshing treat from Europe to…