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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…