Blueberry Mousse

By rachelvanduzerJuly 16, 2020 Berries, Desserts

Some days I am totally on top of what food is in our fridge, and other days I put something like sour cream on my in-store shopping list and on my curbside pick-up order, only to find out I already had some in my fridge! This is what happened last week when I discovered three…

Zucchini “Crab” Cakes

By recipesJuly 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Featured, Main-Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan

These vegetarian crabcakes have the yummy flavor and texture of crabcakes… with none of the crab! Serve on a bun with tartar sauce and your favorite toppings—we recommend lettuce, tomato, and pickles! Makes about 8 patties. Print Zucchini “Crab” Cakes Zucchini “Crab” Cakes (Vegetarian Crabcakes) Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients 1 large zucchini,…

Blueberry Corn Salad

By SusanEdelmanJuly 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Berries, Featured, Recipes, Salads

I heard the expression “salad days” before. I had a vague sense of its meaning. I thought if somebody said, “These are my salad days,” it meant, these were the days of abundance and youth, almost like the word heyday, the peak of experience. That understanding catches most of the meaning, but there’s a…

Your Seasonal Food Guide (With Recipes!)

By rebeccatalbotJune 25, 2020June 25, 2020 Featured

Shopping at a local farm market like Wolff’s makes it easy to become attuned to what’s in season when. This makes it an exciting challenge to find recipes to match the produce you discover from local farms. Here’s a handy guide to what’s in season when…. and the recipes you can make each season! Of…

Microwavable Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug

By rachelvanduzerJune 18, 2020 Berries, Desserts, Featured

It’s strawberry season, so that means my go-to dessert is strawberry shortcake. My 4-year-old LOVES to help bake. He also loves to eat whatever we bake, so the faster it’s done, the better. Enter: microwavable mug cakes. I’ll admit, I was skeptical that these recipes circulating on Pinterest would be any good. But they really…

Homemade Macarons Are Easier Than You Think!

By rachelvanduzerMay 27, 2020 Featured

The following definitions may be helpful: Macaroon: A coconut-based cookie Macaron: A meringue-based cookie available in many colors and flavors Macron: The president of France Today, I’ll be talking about the meringue-based macaron cookies (pronounced mack-ah-ROHN). These were some of our favorite cookies when we lived in France. They could be found in nearly every…

Hot Milk Cake with Berry Sauce

By rachelvanduzerMay 20, 2020May 25, 2020 Berries, Cooking Methods, Desserts, Featured, Recipe-Round-Up, Recipes

Photos by Abbi Bull While this spring has looked nothing like any of us planned on, it’s always helpful to look for the silver lining. College student Abbi Bull was enjoying her semester at Cairn University when the pandemic hit. She had to move back home and continue studies online. While she had been…

Smoothies with Pequea Valley Farm Yogurt

By rachelvanduzerApril 30, 2020May 1, 2020 Berries, Beverages, Sides

Smoothies are a perfect filling side for any time of day, but in my family they are especially great as an afternoon snack. My kids will pretty much always eat fruit, which is great! Sometimes though I want them to get some extra calories beyond just fruit, so a yogurt smoothie is a good compromise…

Making Time to Create, Bake, Cook & Accomplish

By rachelvanduzerApril 16, 2020April 22, 2020 Featured

I was recently reminded that while we are all in the same boat with the current quarantine measures, we are not all in the same storm. Some of us find ourselves working longer hours on the front lines while others are unable to work. Some of us are sheltering at home and missing our loved…

Simple Sautéed Fiddleheads

By recipesApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Featured, Recipes, Sides

Wild-growing and locally foraged, fiddleheads are the tightly coiled tops of young ferns as they emerge from the ground in the spring. Their season is VERY short, so get them while you can! Best enjoyed as a small side dish, fiddleheads have a flavor that is reminiscent of asparagus and slightly nutty. This recipe is…

Wolff’s Plants: General Pricing

By Jill AhernApril 2, 2020April 3, 2020 Featured

Wolff’s Garden Center is OPEN during this time. Most of our plants are situated in our spacious, open air plant lot, with a designated outside register. We are confident that customers can keep the recommended 6 ft. social distancing as they shop for plants. We may be able to add a very small or uncomplicated…

Wolff’s Garden Center: FAQ

By Jill AhernMarch 26, 2020April 4, 2020 Featured

Customers have asked many questions about the availability and accessibility of our plants during these trying times, so we wanted to address your FAQ’s: 1.) Am I able to buy plants at Wolff’s right now? Yes! We are open for business selling many essentials like Dairy, Bakery, Meat, Produce, Canned/Jarred/Boxed foods, etc. Our plants are…

Media Baker’s Guild

By rebeccatalbotMarch 19, 2020March 20, 2020 Featured, Vendors

During times of stress, it is especially crucial to pay attention to the things that sustain us. We renew our appreciation for our daily bread. And while we are socially distancing, we especially appreciate food that is both nutritious and an exciting treat. The Media Bakers Guild is continuing to supply this. Baked goods from…

Sesame Chicken

By recipesMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Featured, Main-Dishes

Ooey-gooey, yummy-in-the-tummy! This is a recipe from Andi Wolff, Ashley’s mom. Serve it with your favorite veggie on the side and you’ve got an easy, delicious meal! Print Sesame Chicken Author: Andi Wolff Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, cubed 2 Tbs sesame oil ½ cup sesame seeds 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp fresh grated ginger…

Blueberry Almond Muffins

By Heather BarnesMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Berries, Beverages, Featured

Hello readers. My name is Heather and I am originally from Pennsylvania, but moved to Canada after marrying my Canadian husband. We have three children, a boy and two girls, ages sixteen, twelve and ten and I enjoy cooking and baking for everyone. Moving to Ontario years ago brought me into contact with many Dutch…

Strawberry Radish Salad with Orange Avocado Dressing

By rachelvanduzerFebruary 20, 2020February 21, 2020 Leafy Greens, Salads

A delicious, healthy salad recipe using early spring produce! Print Strawberry Radish Salad with Orange Avocado Dressing Author: Wolff’s Apple House Serves: 4 servings Ingredients 5 scallions, roughly chopped 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 bag of spring mix (1/3 pound) 1…

Homemade Fresh Mozzarella

By rachelvanduzerFebruary 19, 2020February 20, 2020 Appetizers, Cooking Methods, Featured

Something got into me recently, and I’ve been all about turning milk into dairy products lately. Perhaps it’s this gray winter weather that has me longing for summer and all the locally grown food that comes along with it. I’ve made my own ricotta cheese, yogurt, clotted cream and more recently – fresh mozzarella. Making…

Ricotta Cheese in the InstantPot

By rachelvanduzerFebruary 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Appetizers

Ricotta cheese is probably the easiest cheese to make, especially when making ricotta in an InstantPot. I’ve made ricotta over the stove top a few times before, but the stove top recipes require constant stirring, otherwise you’ll burn the milk to the bottom of the pan. However, the InstantPot has a perfect setting for making…

Sunday Night Waffles

By rachelvanduzerJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Berries, Breakfast

Somewhere along the line, my family decided that dinner was optional on a Sunday night. It may have been because we’d often eat a late lunch or visit relatives, but whatever the reason, cereal was usually what was offered for Sunday night dinner. I do like cereal, but when it comes to a meal I…

Apple Bourbon Cake

By recipesJanuary 20, 2020January 21, 2020 Apples, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

An “intoxicating” way to enjoy our local apples! Try Wolff’s employee Kathy Fantau’s Apple Bourbon Cake recipe… she brought some in for us to try last week, and we LOVED it! Print Apple Bourbon Cake Author: Kathy Fantau Ingredients 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup bourbon 2 cups sugar ½ cup vegetable…