It’s no coincidence that the line at bakeries in France forms in such a way that the most beautiful tarts and pastries are the ones you stare at when you’ve only come to buy a baguette! My husband’s favorite French pastry is a “tartelette.”…
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Confession: when I started writing and marketing for Weaver’s Orchard in 2011, I had trouble spotting the difference between a blackberry and a black raspberry. With some patience, helpful feedback and taste-testing, eventually I learned that each has a distinct look and taste. Here’s…
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On a hot summer day, a cold glass of lemonade is one of the most refreshing drinks one can ask for. To mix things up, I sometimes make a fruit syrup with fresh fruit and honey — and to take it up another notch,…
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“You are living in paradise!” A good friend visiting from Puebla, Mexico exclaimed this past weekend after a golf cart tour of the orchard, proudly led by our three growing boys. They “expertly” pointed out each different type of fruit tree or bush we…
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A few years ago when on vacation in Italy, we discovered frutti di bosco gelato, a delicious Italian ice cream made with fresh berries and cherries. This quickly became my favorite gelato flavor– one I would look for every time we decided we needed…
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I considered getting rid of my food dehydrator recently when I moved. It was one more box to cram into a Pod storage container that had about as much space as a stomach after a Thanksgiving feast. Nevertheless, thinking of the hundreds of fruits…
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“Do you have any allergies?” It’s the question you know you have to ask any guests before they come over, but sometimes, when the answer is yes, it’s tough to come up with recipes that work well for everyone while accommodating allergies. I often…
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During December, the house fills with sweets. There are cookie exchanges, neighbors showing goodwill through gifts of goodies, and of course the holiday feasts themselves and the days of irresistible leftovers. But January is the time to clear out the empty calories and get…
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When most people think of picking fruit in September, apples are the fruit that comes to mind. And with good reason. At the time I’m writing this, there are five apples to pick at Weaver’s right now, with three more on the way this…
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During the recent heatwave, some friends were commenting on Facebook about how they notice they get headaches more frequently during the heat. I also experience this, so I was interested to see the remedies people suggested. One person mentioned that heat headaches can be…
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