If you are looking for a quick summer side dish that is full of flavor and freshness, look no further than this Smashed Cucumber Salad with Watermelon Jalapeño Vinaigrette. A smashed cucumber salad is as simple as it sounds. It…
The great thing about cooking with vegetables is that you can apply the same recipe to any vegetable, especially if the vegetables are in the same “family.” So while it seems, at first, that preparing vegetables is one of two…
The transition from autumn to winter is upon us, and with that I feel compelled to warn you to not miss out! Even though major retail chains have had Christmas decor on display since the end of September, Thanksgiving has…
It all started this morning when I decided to wear the white shirt. We all know a white shirt is a bold choice, but not because it will stand out fashion-wise. In that case, white shirts are ordinary, because they…
Baba ghanoush is an appetizer with Lebanese origins, consisting of mashed (or blended) cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice and other seasonings. It is commonly served as a dip for pita bread, although I use it with all kinds of…
Shopping at a local market is relaxing for me. And with the market expansion at Weaver’s Orchard farm market, I feel free to stay and shop longer. I enjoy trying new things, unusual local vegetables, unique prepared goods and hard-to-find…
The thing about puppies is, for them, life is new. And apparently, when life is new, it’s extremely exciting. When you wake up in the morning, it’s exciting! When you go outside, it’s exciting! When you find your squeaky ball,…
When Lauren Myer cut grains, dairy and refined sugars from her diet, she found herself at a loss for tasty snacks that met her new dietary requirements. So, she turned to her own kitchen and started experimenting. She created…
Over the last two years, you may have seen a Stone Ridge Beef product in the meat section of Weaver’s Orchard’s grocery store, distinctive in its simple logo featuring the outline of a steer’s head. What the label won’t show…
When quarantine orders were first introduced last spring, my social media feed was filled with photos of friends making sourdough bread at home. Although I love to make artisan breads with longer fermentation times, I have yet to make my…