It’s time for some Farm Education!🍎🐝 Enjoy this clip from last spring of 4th generation grower, Kaitlyn Thornton, explaining cell division in apples and how the sun can affect the size, color and taste of your fruit. We can’t wait for Mid-October when this crop of SugarBee® apples will be in stores and ready [...]
It’s time for some Farm Education! ☀️🍐✏️ This week, 4th generation apple and pear grower Kaitlyn Thornton teaches us about pressure testing pears before harvest! 🍐 Pressure testing allows our growers to harvest pears when they are perfectly sweet & ripe, leaving you with the best piece of fruit possible. Video Transcript: "Hello [...]
It’s time for some Farm Education!🍐☀️ This week, 4th generation grower Kaitlyn Thornton teaches us about Concorde Pears. This unique fruit can can be enjoyed crunchy or soft and has a very short season you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for September! Video Transcript: "Hey! I'm Kaitlyn Thornton, I'm a [...]
It’s time for some Farm Education!🍏✏️ This week, SugarBee® grower Kaitlyn Thornton teaches us about Mother Nature’s way of protecting your apples from limbs, other apples and the elements throughout their long growth process.🍎 Video Transcript: "Hello everyone! We're back in a SugarBee® apple orchard. Look how beautiful those trees are looking [...]
We've had a beautiful hot week of sunshine in Central Washington! ☀️ 4th Generation Apple and Pear Grower Kaitlyn Thornton teaches how growers protect pears during high temperatures.🍐 Video Transcript: "What in the world is this white stuff all over these pears! Hey, my name is Kaitlin Thornton. I'm a fourth generation [...]
Our fourth and fifth generation apple and pear growers have been committed to bringing you fresh, nutritious, quality fruit since our first apple tree was planted in 1903. Food safety and sustainability are our top priorities when growing both conventional and organic varieties. We know that the fertile valleys of Central Washington will take care [...]
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 [...]
Cherries are one of the most popular fruits in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. They’re naturally sweet, come in a variety of attractive colors and are portable to boot. The seasonality of cherries only adds to their appeal… absence makes the heart grow fonder! Cherries are very nutritious and are [...]
Smoothie Formula: Tip: To ensure smoothie success during your busy week, pre-portion bundles of smoothie ingredients together in small freezer bags and place in freezer. Then grab, blend and go! Smoothies can be a delicious way to add dense nutrition to your diet, or they can be as unhealthy as eating a candy bar [...]
We have all heard of Apple Cider Vinegar aka ACV. But what is it for? There are so many uses! Here are a few of the reasons why we should all incorporate this natural ferment into our daily wellness routine: Health Benefits Aids in digestion Weight loss Balances the bodies PH Maintain healthy gut flora [...]
