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It’s a classic tale. You chop, dice, slice or shave a raw apple or pear for your child or to use in a recipe only to have it turn brown and unappealing minutes later. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you prevent it? Browning is the result of freshly cut apple or pear flesh coming into contact with oxygen, a natural process called oxidization or enzymatic browning. Speed of browning can vary depending [...]

Spring is finally here! The new season conjures up visions of picnics, barbecues, fresh produce and refreshing food. Salads are perfect for this time of year: they’re healthy, easy to share, and offer endless possibilities.  Raw pear and apple makes a stunning addition to any salad and can be used in a multitude of ways. Use them to add crunch, acidity, color and a touch of sweet to your springtime salad. For inspiration, look at our [...]

The Easter Bunny is known to be very generous with kids, sneaking chocolates and sweets into their Easter baskets. Sugary treats dominate this family holiday, so why not plan some fun food crafts with healthy foods like apples and pears? The kids will love it!  Crank up the fun for the whole family with these recipes for simple, kid-friendly and tasty activities: Apple Easter baskets  These adorable Easter baskets are a cinch to make! [...]

The Aztecs believed chocolate was a gift from the gods and would brew it to benefit from its supposed aphrodisiac powers. Today, chocolate is still very much associated with love and romance, and it continues to be a top selling Valentine’s Day gift.   This year, romance your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with chocolate… and fruit! This classic combination will be a surefire hit for anyone with a sweet tooth.   Here are some recipes to make your special day a [...]

Pairing fruit with cheese is classic for a reason. It’s absolutely delicious!  There are so many varieties of apple and pear, so have fun mixing and matching them with all the different types of cheese out there. Here are some of our favorite combinations:  Honeycrisp apples are wonderful with tart, firm or semi-firm cheeses like cheddar or smoked gouda  Granny Smith apples pair beautifully with soft mild cheeses such as brie or camembert  Fuji apples work best with firm, aged, tart cheeses [...]

It’s the final stretch – less than 2 left weeks left until Christmas. Black Friday is long gone and so is Cyber-Monday. Millions of shopped-out Americans have sore feet and bruised bank accounts but are still trying to find that perfect gift.   Oftentimes the best presents aren’t the most expensive or trendy, but those that are personal, thoughtful, and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. This holiday season, show everyone how much you care with homemade edible gifts that will impress and [...]

Apples and pears, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.  These crowd-pleasing fruit are as healthy as they are versatile. In addition to being low in calories, both are high in fiber, vitamin C and bursting with antioxidants. In the kitchen, apples and pears can take center stage in sweet as well as savory recipes. Poached, grilled, baked, or simply raw, apples and pears deliver a jolt of sweetness and acidity that pleases the palate and satisfies the senses. [...]

Fall is in the air, can you feel it? It is always hard to see summer go and take all of it’s juicy, sweet fruit with it. The only one thing that helps to ease the pain of summer’s end is knowing that pears are just around the corner. Pears of all shapes and colors, waiting for us to pull out our oven mitts and get cooking. And, like any fruit, [...]

Why cherry growers use helicopters. When it comes to harvesting fruit, orchardists in North Central Washington take their final product very seriously. During the few final weeks of cherry season, it's exceptionally critical to take care of the fruit still on the tree. Ideal cherry forecasts call for blue, clear, sunny skies and warm, dry days. But typical spring and early summer Pacific Northwest weather also brings potential rain to farmers. In years' passed, [...]