When it comes to fall fruit, apples get all the glory. I guess they deserve it in many ways. They’re versatile, tasty, and long lasting. Plus, they come in lots of varieties—each one colorful enough to add to a centerpiece.…
Joining the apple supply at Weaver’s Orchard into this half of October are Crispin apples, known for their greenish yellow toned skin and sharply sweet flavor, first surfacing in the world at the Aomori Apple Research Station in Japan back…
Fall is here! One of my favorite sights of the season is seeing the brightly colored gourds poking through the dying foliage in the fields. This past week Daddy needed a little extra help picking gourds and pumpkins so the…
Shizuka apples will be available at Weaver’s Orchard starting this Saturday, September 21, 2013. And it’s good to know that this variety of apple is great for dumplings and also baking. Elisabeth Cook of the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association…
During the final cooking class of the season, Dr. Marisa Bosler of Bosler Nutrition shared two knock-out recipes using plenty of fresh herbs paired with an amazing vegetable appetizer and delicious peach dessert. Marisa’s Italian heritage and love for delectable,…
Chef Crystal Barto of Emily’s Restaurant in Mohnton shared a wealth of knowledge with attendees of the July 31 cooking class on berry sorbets and various other berry-inspired treats. The focus of her class was ways to use our homegrown…
For the second time this summer we had the privilege of learning just a bit more about some simple yet gourmet food pairings from Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Food during her July 24th class on turnovers and hand pies. If…
More than 50 people gathered at Weaver’s Orchard yesterday to hear Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Foods share her wisdom on how to make fruit pies in a jar. Phoebe began her session by encouraging participants to “think outside the…
Earlier this year during our cooking classes, we hosted an excellent pie-making demonstration with father-daughter team Elizabeth Weaver and Jeryll Miller. Many people have asked us for their recipes and tips, so we included the recipes and tips below. Enjoy!…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but at Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market, apple season is still going strong. There are many varieties that are great for baking or low calorie snacks. Speaking of baking, here are a couple…