Those of us who are blessed to work directly in the orchard on these beautiful spring mornings are greeted with the pleasant sound of birds chirping and honeybees buzzing as we watch the sunrise over the blossoming orchard. The blossoms…
While temperatures at Weaver’s Orchard may be soaring this week, it was the plunge of a Spring freeze earlier this year that has caused a noticeable disruption in the Orchard’s pick-your-own experience. The freeze was severe enough that it damaged…
Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day! Whether I’m having cereal before leaving for work, making pancakes with my daughter, or putting together egg burritos, breakfast can come in many shapes and sizes in a matter of…
With 4th of July around the corner, it’s time to start thinking everything red, white & blueberry! We’ll have a special at our ice cream deck for $2 Red, White & Blueberry ice cream sundaes this Saturday (July 2nd) and…
“Ice cream!!!” There’s a reason most ice cream shops have a sign out front with a photo of an ice cream cone. Long before kids can read words, they (obviously) recognize pictures. Any time we’re near a place that serves…
When I find a good recipe, I’m hesitant to mix things up too much. I had a craving for scones recently, but I was hoping to get more fresh fruit IN the scones instead of ON them in the form…
Many Pennsylvanians only turn to sauerkraut for hotdogs or for their New Year’s Day lunch. Annmarie Cantrell is working to change that perspective on the classic fermented cabbage side dish and condiment. She has a line of specialty sauerkrauts under…
I’ve been really into roasted apples lately, such as in last week’s recipe for chicken in an apple cider sauce with sautéed apples and a few other recipes I’ve cooked up for my family. Apples and squash are two great…
As the temperatures get colder, I start thinking of adding more hearty soups to my recipe repertoire. I love a good beef stew, especially when it’s chock full of vegetables and herbs. This recipe for a French Beef Stew with…
I recently moved from Southern Wisconsin to Honey Brook, PA after getting married at the end of May. One day, after many discouraging weeks searching for a job, I decided to pick blueberries at Weaver’s Orchard. Later, I thought: Why…