If you had to choose your favorite August flavors, what would they be? At the top of our list would definitely be peaches and blueberries—picked right at the height of freshness and bursting with the juiciest sun-kissed tastes of summertime.
This year’s crop of peaches and blueberries couldn’t be better, and Weaver’s Orchard is inviting one and all to head to its beautiful property in Morgantown to pick to their hearts’ content.
“Pick” Up These Great Deals
To sweeten the deal, Weaver’s is even running a special on blueberries right now: bring your family, bring your friends and head to the blueberry field for $1.99/pound for over 10 pounds, $2.50/pound for 4–10 pounds or $2.99/pound for under 4 pounds of the sweetest blueberries you’ll find anywhere. Get all of the “berry good” info on the Weaver’s Orchard website.
You didn’t think we’d forget about peaches, did you? Currently, picking for freestone yellow and white peaches is open at Weaver’s. Pricing on peaches is $1.29/pound for 24 pounds or more, $1.79/pound for less than 24 pounds. Weaver’s website has bushels of peachy keen picking tips.
Recipes That Are Fresh from the Orchard
Wondering what to do with your big blue haul? A recent cooking class at Weaver’s featured delicious (and crowd-pleasing!) berry crisp and cobbler recipes using blueberries. For peaches, Weaver’s recommends you think outside the box and try their recipe for peachy baked oatmeal.
For even more great ideas on ways to showcase the spoils of your labor in the fields, pick up a copy of “Savoring the Seasons at Weaver’s Orchard” cookbook when you visit the orchard’s market. The 235-page cookbook includes 150 recipes that highlight seasonal produce found at Weaver’s throughout the year, with each chapter chock-full of information about a specific fruit or veggie, nutrition facts, pick-your-own advice, cooking tips and recipes. (You can also order the cookbook online.)
Here’s wishing you happy picking—and a delicious August!
Find Weaver’s Orchard at 40 Fruit Ln., Morgantown; phone: (610) 856-7300.
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