Many Weaver’s Orchard customers know that we use our fresh fruit in our own cider and applesauce, blending several varieties to achieve the perfect sweet-tart balance in each. Many of you know we blend our apples into homemade apple butter and…
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 chilly cold of a new year is an opportunity to rethink what goes into your fridge and your belly, too. While New Year’s resolutions are something people often abandon and feel badly about after a few weeks, cooking resolutions…
Kim Weaver has always loved coffee shops. She says she loves the comfortable, personal atmosphere that draws her in as soon as she steps into a cafe. The dream of starting a cafe of her own began as she talked…
A Well-Stocked Pantry and the Best of the Season: Desserts, Shrubs + Vinegars with Phoebe Canakis from Deep Focus on Vimeo. Raspberries remind us that what is sweetest in life must often be plucked from what is thorny. Raspberries remind…
Fresh Ideas for Fresh Blackberries from Deep Focus on Vimeo. If Phoebe Canakis writes a cookbook some day, she’ll call it “Recipes Are Made to be Broken.” She loves to try new combinations and bend the rules a little when…
Beyond Baking with Blueberries: Unique Blueberry Recipes with Crystal Barto from Deep Focus on Vimeo. Crystal Barto, head chef at Emily’s in Mohnton, is a master at creating recipes using seasonal fruits and vegetables. At her cooking class at…
A Well-Stocked Pantry and the Best of the Season: Desserts, Shrubs + Vinegars with Phoebe Canakis from Deep Focus on Vimeo. After seeing or tasting one of the meals, desserts or beverages Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Food in Lancaster,…
Super Tasty Superfoods: Carla and AnnMarie share delicious raw food recipes Kale Salad and Strawberry Smoothie from Deep Focus on Vimeo. Carla Guss and Anne Marie Hinkson are health-conscious cooks who’ve learned to make delicious food with the most nutritious,…
Are you looking for a quick and wholesome breakfast treat to grab when you’re pressed for time? Try this make-ahead muffin recipe. Serve it with a fresh smoothie, and you’ll be off to a great start. I just perfected this…