There are few things in life more enjoyable than a fresh, flakey pastry. I love visiting coffee shops, picking something from the display case, and pairing it with a cup of coffee. Sitting down to savor the perfect combination feels…
One delightful cuisine that is often overlooked by many in the U.S. is that of the Swiss. Known for keeping dishes fresh and simple by highlighting in-season produce, hard cheeses and other local ingredients, Swiss cooking is something that I…
One delightful Christmas tradition of olde that is sure to keep you cozy during these chilly 12 days of Christmas is enjoying a mug of freshly mulled apple cider. Mulling cider is a simple process that turns normal, delicious cider…
Nothing says the holidays quite like a freshly baked fruit pie. Growing up, we enjoyed apple, rhubarb, and blueberry pastries during all our special occasions. I’ve made many fruit pies in my life, but never before this recipe did I…
Can you guess what our top two best-selling apple varieties are? If you guessed Honeycrisp and Evercrisp, then you’d be right! Honeycrisp apples took the apple market by storm in the late-2000’s, and since then, demand for them has grown…
If you’re on the lookout for a new apple to try, allow me introduce you to WineCrisp™ apples. WineCrisp™ apples may be your new favorite apple! They’re crisp, extra firm, sweet-tart and age like a good wine! Ed Weaver notes…
With the chilly nights and changing leaves, October ushers in a commencement of annual traditions that start with fall and continue on through the holidays. For me, it’s definitely one of my favorite times of year! The fall traditions often…
The crisp, cool mornings and sunny afternoons of fall heighten to the cravings for biting into a crunchy, sweet-tart apple. For me, any old apple won’t do! It has to be a freshly harvested locally grown apple! The flavor of…
This recipe for apple cider meringue celebrates everything we love about autumn: sweet, subtle spices, a tinge of apple flavor and the call to slow down and enjoy the seasons changing. Now is a perfect time to swing by our…
Years ago when I worked at a restaurant, my favorite staff meal to order was chicken salad on a croissant, made with apple slices and grapes. I was craving this recently, and although I didn’t have grapes, I thought I’d…