At this point in the summer, melons have no doubt already debuted at picnics, backyard barbecues, and the family dinner table. Their appealing spectrum of colors, flavors, and ability to always be refreshing, even on the hottest of days, makes…
When I needed an easy meal idea recently, “leftover makeover” inspiration struck. I combined chickpeas, peas and shredded carrots in a bowl, along with some pesto I purchased prior. Feeling the need to get a little bit of salty…
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…
Weaver’s Orchard customers are a special bunch. You care enough about food to pick it yourself in our orchard and to support local farms and family businesses by shopping in our market. You care about the quality and source of…
I know. It seems a pity to use apple cider in a recipe because that means you have to “waste” this precious beverage on something other than drinking. But consider two things: A little bit of cider will transform every…
Years ago, my sisters-in-law and mother-in-law and I used to meet up every so often for lunch at the Olive Garden, including their delicious unlimited salad, bread sticks and soups. That salad is so delicious that it stands out in…
If you are trying to stay healthy this winter and include many salads in your weekly menu, may I suggest including a broccoli salad to mix things up? That way you can stay on track with incorporating lots of veggies,…
When strawberries are in season, I know I just want to eat them every sweet way possible – on crêpes with Nutella, with shortbread and vanilla ice cream, in a smoothie or sorbet…the list goes on. But sometimes strawberries can…
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…
Spring and early summer marks an exciting time at Weaver’s Orchard Farm Market. Year-round grocery staples are joined by unusual greens, leeks and fruits like melons and berries, which will continue to brighten the landscape, one variety after another. The…