Southeastern Pennsylvania has had a snowy winter so far, and as I write this, the region is experiencing yet another snowy day. Being stuck indoors makes it a good time to cook or to plan ahead for the comfort foods you want to be…
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Farm Fresh Apple Cider Paired with Sausage & Polenta
Having access to farm fresh apple cider is something I took for granted growing up around the corner from Weaver’s Orchard. As soon as the first cool snap of fall air would arrive, my mom would pick up some fresh apple cider from the…
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12 Labor Day Picnic Recipes
“There never was, and never will be, such a remedy for the tired, overworked human body as the pure, fresh air of the country,” wrote an author known as Mrs. A. Sherman Hitchcock in an article published in 1911. Picnics were nothing new at the time,…
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Peaches and Cream Crepes
When peaches are in season, there’s few things I crave more than peaches and cream in various forms: peaches and plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla or a sprinkling of vanilla granola, peaches on cereal with milk, peaches and ice cream and just…
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Making Summer Meal Prep Easy: Freezer Meals, Ready-to-Make Meals & Deli Sides
While weekly meal planning has never been my strength, there are a few occasions when I love to plan ahead and even get some meals in the freezer. For me, these make-ahead meals have come in handy for: Vacations — Now is a great…
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Huevos Rancheros Bowls & Pomegranate Oatmeal: 2 Colorful Meals for Winter
One of the hardest things about winter is that we see fewer bright colors around. That’s one reason that first crocus is so welcome. It’s a flash of brightness among the monochromatic scenes we’ve gotten used to. While you await that first glimmer of…
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20+ Pizza Topping Ideas
I make pizza every Friday night. It’s become so much of a tradition for us that the employees of the shop where we buy our dough recognize us when we come in on a Friday afternoon. “Four pizza doughs, right?” they ask. I make…
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Peach Coconut Curry with Cashews
This morning as I thought about last night’s dinner, I got curious. “When did peaches start to be used in savory dishes and not just in sweet baked goods?” I wondered. “Is this a passing food trend? Or a tradition?” For anyone who finds…
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Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa
“How is this SO good?” My husband and I sat across from each other at our kitchen table, enjoying the last few bites of fish tacos with peach salsa and remoulade. Was it the peaches? The chili powder? The mayonnaise? The tilapia? Was it…
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19 Recipes to Make with What’s In Season Right Now
At orchards, markets and farm stands all around Pennsylvania every August, produce is so abundant and flavorful that the Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program has named this month “Pennsylvania Produce Month.” Why does August bring such variety? This time of year, summer favorites…
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