My wife and I have never gone out for our food very often. The vast majority of the food we eat, we make ourselves. To this day, as a 31 year old, I may have ordered take out a handful of times, and have…
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Archive | Recipes
Roasted Apple & Quinoa Stuffed Squash
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 fall harvest items –…
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French Beef Stew with Butternut Squash
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 Butternut Squash hit the…
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Vegan Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup
One of the benefits of a pandemic is less running around, less travel and fewer obligations. (I challenged myself to use the words “benefits” and “pandemic” in the same sentence, and I think I nailed it!) (It wasn’t easy.) In any case, all this…
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Savory Pear Chutney and Brie Puff Pastry
To treat one’s self is to “do something good and pleasurable for yourself, but not something necessary.” These savory pear chutney and Brie puff pastry bites permit just that. In the Covid era we’ve all sacrificed and had to bid the more indulgent, glamorous…
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Crafting the Perfect Lunch from Weaver’s Orchard’s Deli
When you live near a place like Weaver’s Orchard, it’s easy to take it for granted. This summer we were in a new area for two months and I REALLY missed Weaver’s Orchard’s fresh produce and deli in particular. I had to drive 35…
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5 Pear Recipes to Make During Pear Season
When it comes to fall produce, pears are often overshadowed by apples and pumpkins. But it’s a mistake not to enjoy them while they’re in season. Whenever I remember this fall fruit, I’m pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy them. They’re delicious fresh,…
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Peach Coffee Cake with Greek Yogurt
I love peach season. Berry season is great, but it always seems to fly by. Peach season gets off to a slow and steady start and continues for about two months! Right now is prime time for enjoying peaches – whether you are eating…
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Upside-Down Tomato Cornbread
This year, good health and warm weather seem more precious than ever. In order to stay healthy, I’ve made sacrifices just as you have. I don’t mind wearing masks as much as I mind missing beloved family members and good friends. I miss traveling…
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Grilled Peach Ice Cream
Brandon Hertzler has worked in pick-your-own at Weaver’s Orchard for over 10 years. He has also played key roles in the growth, development, and implementation of numerous Weaver’s Orchard initiatives, including our cooking classes and orchard explorers programs which we offered for several years. …
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