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Apples and pears in the right flavors and size for kids
How to Eat Seasonally: Summer
There’s two ways to think of eating seasonally: Globally and locally. Seasonal eating is one way that we can eat sustainably, fuel our bodies with nutritious fruits and vegetables, and take care of the planet. Today, eating seasonally takes a bit of extra effort since most grocery stores carry fruits and veggies that come from […]
How We Plant a New Apple Orchard
Would you believe it if I told you we begin planting apple orchards in winter? It’s true! While the coldest time of the year doesn’t seem like the ideal time to start a new orchard planting, in our world it is because it also happens to be the only “quiet” time in the orchard. You […]
Traditional Irish Apple Pie
Originally published in March 2018; updated October 2022. I love to celebrate my heritage with an authentic Irish dish. I think it’s such a great way to learn about the culture, and to try something new and different. Last year, I was all about the Irish Apple Cake. This year, I’m tackling this Traditional Irish […]
Sautéed Maple Apples with Greek Yogurt
If you had to choose sweet or salty for the rest of your life, what would it be? For me, if I HAD to choose, it would be sweet. I do love salty, but my taste buds always usually prefer sweet. Seriously, how could you ever live without the sweet, savory taste of Apple Pie […]
Apple and Halloumi Flatbreads
Hi readers! We’re excited to introduce a new Kitchen Council member, Meg van der Kruik of This Mess is Ours. Every day, Meg shares tales from her modern family table on her site and we know you are going to love her inventive approach to cooking meals for her family. Her “mess” is in making […]
Why We Plant Wildflowers Near Organic Orchards
Here at Stemilt, we’re always working towards finding organic ways to manage our orchards. We use my father’s world famous compost to feed the trees natural nutrients, and we use micro irrigation methods to water and feed many trees in order to maximize the delivery of these necessities to our trees. But, did you also […]
The Best Apples for the Gerson Therapy Diet
What Can Organic Apples Do for You? The New Year always seems to be a time to reset, and that often includes a refocus towards healthy eating lifestyles. But for many out there with degenerative diseases, eating the right foods can be an important step in fighting the disease and its symptoms. As apple growers, […]
4 Fool Proof Ways to Incorporate Apples into Your Lunch
I don’t know if I’m in the minority here or not, but I can eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch almost every day with no complaints. However, for people like my husband, the idea of eating the same oatmeal with a spoonful of almond butter, a smidge of unsweetened almond milk and sliced […]
How to Preserve Nutrients When Cooking (Plus Pulled Pork With Apples In The Slow Cooker!)
You make a concerted effort to buy healthy groceries and plan nutritious meals. So it only makes sense to do all you can to lock in the nutrients of the foods you eat. Cooking can zap away valuable vitamins–and in some cases, even create potentially harmful compounds. Here are some tips for getting maximum nutrition […]
Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler
Now that the days are shorter and the weather is getting colder, I really love to snuggle in and enjoy dishes that are warm and comforting. This Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler is a perfect treat for this time of year. It makes your whole house smell amazing, and the contrast of soft, warmly spiced apples and […]