Lattice Top Peach Pie
I was talking to a woman I work with last week about peaches, complaining about how the ones I had picked up from the grocery store were too small and hard to enjoy. She smiled, shook her head, and told…
Category Recipes
Basque Cheesecake
I subscribe to a number of food magazines and have seen a growing number of basque style cheesecakes featured in articles. I have to admit, the exterior that appears more similar to a perfectly toasted marshmallow had me intrigued. The…
Vegan Peach Creamsicles
I recently had the pleasure of spending time with my three-year-old grandson at the lake. This age can be challenging, although my son and daughter-in-law handle things beautifully, much better than I did when my kids were little. As a…
Peach Cobbler 2.0
Cobblers are a staple of late summer baking. They come together quickly without much fuss, are versatile and can easily exchange various types and combinations of fruit. The “rules” of this dessert however have come into question for me lately.…
An Unusual PYO Season
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 Grain Bowl
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…
July 4th Desserts
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…
Verden’s Beste (World’s Best) Strawberry Cake
Ever since I envisioned myself as a mother, homeschooling my children was a strong consideration for their education. When it came down to it though, I definitely considered every local school option because let’s face it – it’s nice to…
Asparagus and Mushroom Pasta in Mascarpone Sauce With Roasted Chicken Breast
Looking for something that will elevate some of your spring veggies? Try your hand at this meal that is simple enough to make on a weeknight, but fancy enough for your next dinner party as well. This recipe takes a…
First of the Season Sugar Snap Pea Salad – Dressed Two Ways
There is nothing more spectacular than the visual feast available to us as the many shades of green burst onto the landscape. It lures me outside, calls me to the garden, and makes me crave the bounty of summer that…