Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category

Slice of Life: Adding Apples to Your Garden Harvest

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Now that spring is in full swing, the seasonal bounty of garden-grown veggies is starting its parade across your plate, beginning with radishes, baby lettuces and asparagus, and rolling right into cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Remember that the crunch and sweetness of apples makes them an essential co-ingredient in all of your garden creations.

Featured Apple Variety: Crispin

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Crisp, juicy and sweet, Crispin is a multi-purpose apple with a refreshing honeyed flavor. Discover all you can do with Crispin.

Slice of Life: Apples for Breakfast

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so the saying goes. There’s no better food to add to your breakfast than apples, which are rich in vitamins and fiber.

Stay Heart Healthy with Apples

Friday, February 1st, 2013

February is American Heart Month and a perfect time to evaluate our healthy eating habits.

Resolutions Made Easy

Sunday, January 20th, 2013

The honey-glazed ham, decorated cookies and sparkling cocktails of the holidays are but distant memories now that resolutions to lose weight, trim up and make healthier food choices occupy the New Year mindset.

Dive in to Applesauce

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Applesauce pairs well with most meals and can be a healthy substitute for oil when baking.

Holiday Spirits and Snacks

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

As long as you are clinking glasses, why not add a seasonal, classic twist: bring apples into the mix.

Master a Classic this Fall: Apple Pie

Sunday, November 11th, 2012

When it comes to apple pie, it is worth mastering a classic recipe, like our All-American Apple Pie. Pastry, apples, sugar, lemon and cinnamon, thickened with flour or starch, all add up to the quintessential pie loved around the globe.

Check out Apple Slices – Canned or Frozen

Monday, November 5th, 2012

Canned or frozen apple slices can save you time in the kitchen with these simple tips!

Yes, you CAN

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Whether you pick produce from your own garden or trees, or from your local farmers market or supermarket, preserving the flavors of summer and fall can be a rewarding practice. If nostalgia for simpler times is nudging you toward your first canning project, start with an easy project: applesauce.