When you drive through the back roads of Vermont, as we did recently, you remember that part of the state’s charm is the little cottage industries that are tucked away, awaiting discovery by …
Pumpkins are popping up everywhere, but for me, October is their proper month. In these waning days of September I prefer to think about a favorite vegetable that gets very little attention: the cauliflower.
It’s almost autumn while the calendar still says summer, making this one of the best times of year to visit farms and farmers’ markets. Our favorite vegetables of summer, including sweet corn and …
Back to school means back to making lunches and not knowing whether they will be eaten, traded or thrown away. It’s every parent’s quandary except for the rare child who will eat anything given, …
In the spring, Memorial Day grillers are eager to get back to making their favorite burgers. On the Fourth of July, the hot dog reigns supreme with more cooked and eaten than on any other day of the …
Mike Fournier grows the biggest onions I have ever seen.They are bigger than a softball, but that’s not a surprise. Fournier is a retired Bucks County Penn State Cooperative Extension agent and …
In the past, zucchini was a favorite butt of comedians’ summertime jokes. They would talk about neighbors slinking toward homes in the dark of night to dispose of the prolific vegetable on …
While eating a delightful waffle at The Oaks in Pipersville I asked the server, “How does the chef get them so light and crisp?”She smiled and said that they are very popular. But she said the …
Farm markets are one of the best things about summertime and we can look forward to more weeks of fabulous local produce.Despite our recent quirky weather, it’s been a very good harvest season so …
Good news for fruit lovers: After two seasons where late frosts damaged a large portion of their fruit, local farmers are in the midst of what is expected to be an outstanding peach crop.
The season of sweet corn is here. Local farms are pulling their first ears, and although some may be small due to the recent period of drought, the flavor is undiminished.
The summer harvest season is in full swing, which means our favorite fruits and vegetables are fresh and available close to home. Bucks County can boast of 42 farms and farm markets selling a variety …
Color this weekend blue for all the blueberries that will be eaten at local festivals. Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will host its annual Bluegrass and Blueberries festival on Saturday and Sunday …
You have your Fourth of July menu ready. A holiday filled with tradition, it calls for the hotdogs, burgers, ribs, chicken, salads and the side dishes your guests have come to appreciate and look …
The barbecue season launched on Memorial Day and reaches its zenith on the Fourth of July, which is less than two weeks away. Even those who stay home for the holiday often fire up the grill to enjoy …
Sunday will be Dad’s day, and dads will be celebrated in a wide variety of ways. There will be gifts, cards, day trips and dinner at favorite restaurants along with hugs, kisses and fun.And for some …
The Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market may be among the smaller farm markets in Bucks County, but it’s large in community spirit and customer loyalty. “It’s the sense of community that keeps me …
June has arrived with its official designation as America’s National Dairy Month, although I am such a fan of milk and milk products that I think they should be honored all year round.
There are no better strawberries than those we get locally during their brief season, and no better time to enjoy them than Memorial Day weekend. When we enjoy picnics during the first of the three summer holidays …
One of the delights of living in Bucks County is the small “honor box” farm stands you occasionally find in front of homes or parked at unexpected places.I was reminded of these stands where home …
