Robins Fresh and Fruity

 ROBIN'S FRESH AND FRUITY   2021 - Great Joy for a new year of Fruit and Family The Peach Trees in BLOOM Beautiful flowers that will turn into beautiful peach's.  Providing the weather agrees Peach - Wikipedia  

  2021 SPRINGTIME IS FINALLY HERE AT "Robin's Fresh and Fruity" and "Our Little Orchard - Zion Road / Bellefonte, PA." It has been a long and ruff time since my last blog post, but like the rest of the world, we are starting to see some changes for the good.  Here are a few shots to brighten your day from OLO:                                                       Spring Flowers are a sure sign of hope. Yes, those who know OLO may recognize the corner of the fruit display building along with the magnificent Yellow Plumtree.  As the lucky sister, I have gotten to see it in person, and if the weather holds out, all those flowers will turn into delicious and yummy yellow plums. Check out Our Little Orchard's Facebook page for more information on all things Fruity!!                       ...

JULY 2020  and Cherries  It is hard to not become disillusioned with the World today!  It feels like nothing will be right again, but this planet has survived a long time, and we must keep the faith. For now, let's think about Cherries.  There are not many this year but in years past --- Are they not gorgeous?  Yep OLO did have cherries, just not this season. However, you can still find them at stores and also canned.  They are such a versatile food.  Here is a web site that provides a multitude of ideas on  What to Do with Cherries , even the pits. They include items like Cherry Pit Vinegar, noyeaux liqueur, and Morello Cherry Liqueur. Some say cherries are one of the superfoods.  Just check out this video to   Of course, there are all the traditional cherry foods, like cherry ice  cream and cherry pie and cherries jubilee! This video shows just how to make s quick booze CJ.  ...

Not OLO but definitely Fresh and Fruity and available now Watermellon  Recently I was given a Watermellon purchased from "Saves A Lot" in Lock Haven, PA.  Now I prefer homegrown but must admit it was so sweet and delicious I just had to tell you all about it.  Watermelon can be and is grown all around PA.  It is such a fresh fruit, especially on a hot, humid day.  What can you do with Watermellon?  How about Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa ,  Or perhaps something cool to drink  Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade . Or a  Watermelon Cooler Slushy   Maybe something more of a meal  Watermelon Summer Salad These are all delicious-looking recipes, and there are many more if you search for them.   Stay Fresh and Stay Fruity 

Raspberries are being picked. Don't they look yummy?  My Brother In Law, Chirs Pyle picked these yesterday 6/25 in the rain. While there is not a sufficient crop to sell, it is nice to know that they are some this extraordinary year.  Here is a video that shows how easy it is to grow your own, You can actually start your own and by next year not have to go somewhere else to enjoy them.  I think that is pretty cool. You can make a great meal with Rasberrys like  Easy Raspberry Chicken .   Add a refreshing beverage like a  Rasmopolitan .  Now how above a great dessert-like  Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding It all looks good to me and the fact that they are growing this year gives me hope the future will be better.  Enjoy 

Is there more at OLO then meets the eye, YES THERE IS !!!! Orchards are historically a piece of land planted with apple trees.  Our Little Orchard has apple trees, but there is a lot more. Along with the apples, we have peach trees, cherry trees, plum trees, pear trees, berry bushes, but also other items. One thing needed to cultivate plants and flowers is bees. The bee is used in most orchards and many farms to help pollinate the plants.  In the case of OLO, they have their own hives for which now the one pictured above is full. As I think all of us are aware, the honey bee is a species that is struggling to survive in our world. Check out  honey bees problems  to read some interesting information.  OLO has had one issue, in particular, a bear twice in the past 7 years.  After all, honey bees make honey and bears love, honey. Currently, the bees are hanging in, which is excellent for OLO and all of us who love the products they provide. ...