The pleasant scent of natural oak charcoal smoke wafted through Weaver’s Orchard’s garden center area last Wednesday, June 5, 2013, as Ed Deren and his family prepared a mini feast for the 50+ people who gathered to learn Ed’s grilling…
More than 50 people gathered at Weaver’s Orchard yesterday to hear Phoebe Canakis of Phoebe’s Pure Foods share her wisdom on how to make fruit pies in a jar. Phoebe began her session by encouraging participants to “think outside the…
Thankfully, when strawberries become ripe, they ripen in spurts rather than all turning red at the same time. One or two ripe ones indicate they’re on their way, in a couple days maybe you can pick a pint, eventually…
Don’t you just hate when you’re in middle of making dinner and you reaIize you forgot to pick up a crucial ingredient for your recipe? I just hate when that happens, and I did that a few weeks ago when…
Earlier this year during our cooking classes, we hosted an excellent pie-making demonstration with father-daughter team Elizabeth Weaver and Jeryll Miller. Many people have asked us for their recipes and tips, so we included the recipes and tips below. Enjoy!…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but at Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market, apple season is still going strong. There are many varieties that are great for baking or low calorie snacks. Speaking of baking, here are a couple…
Crisp autumn days and brightly colored leaves stir up my cravings for spicy pumpkin treats. I look forward to Pumpkin Spice Frappucino at Starbucks, Pumpkin Pie Blizzards at Dairy Queen, pumpkin whoopee pies at Weavers. . . and just about…
Waffles are a Tirrell family tradition. Whenever we have overnight guests, we treat them to waffles for breakfast. My favorite part of this tradition is that my husband takes charge of the waffle iron. That means I can focus on…
Fresh salsa is a delicious delight when Deb C., our amazing Deli Manager, is preparing it. Even more of an event for your taste buds was Deb’s cooking class on fresh salsas. Last week during our most-attended cooking class of…
Quesadilla Perfection Cheese. Queso. Fromage. Formaggio. Kase. Coztlatetzauhtli. Whatever you call it, it’s delicious. Now, I realize not everyone loves cheese as much as I do, but I’m sure you know at least one person who will reap the benefits…