Originally published in October 2019; updated December 2022. My favorite season has got to be Fall! I love the cooler temperatures, the leaves changing color on the trees, pumpkins, warm sweaters, and harvest. Fall foods are so comforting and warm, especially stews, soups, pumpkin, and apples! We are big fans of apples in our house. […]

I’ve never tried an apple loaf cake that I didn’t like. I love incorporating apples into baked goods. The soft, delicate texture. The sweet and tart flavor. They pair so well with cinnamon, cardamon, and cloves and are, in my opinion, the epitome of Fall baking. People often think about incorporating apples into pies and […]

Ensuring your kids get a nice balance of fruits and veggies everyday can be a constant struggle. Coming from a family that could have easily been classified as “health-nuts,” I was raised to believe in the power of fruits and veggies. Now that I have a family of my own and my one-year-old is experimenting […]

Start the Day Off Sweet Whoever said, “Man cannot live by bread alone” clearly never experienced English muffin bread slathered with homemade apple butter. Made with sweet, crisp apples and scented warmly with cinnamon and cloves, apple butter is the comforting breakfast treat to have up your sleeve during this change of season and in […]

If I had to make a list of my top 5 favorite things about summer, cherry season would be pretty darn close to the top! In their short growing season I use cherries in just about every way imaginable in my kitchen. I make cherry jam for toast and for filling oat bars, I slice […]

Summertime is full of hot days, cool nights, and of course, cherries! Right now at Stemilt, we are deep into cherry season and while cherries may be one of summertime’s most sought-after fruit, you can’t forget about the classics, like apples and pears. Apples and pears add a nice variety into your meal planning (with […]

I’ve always been one for cherries. Whether mixed into boozy drinks, served on top of ice cream sundaes, or baked into buttery stone fruit cobblers, cherries just seem to make things better. While I’m partial to eating fresh cherries straight from the bowl. Utilizing their beauty and flavor in festive baked goods is always a […]

It is official, everyone! It’s cherry season. Here at Stemilt, things really ramp up when cherries are coming off the trees. Although it can be a totally exhausting season for many, it is also one of the most exciting and fun times of the year because we get to share our World Famous cherries with […]