RECIPE: Fall Flavors Punch With Sparkling Prosecco

It’s the first day of fall, so we’re mixing up a pitcher of fall punch. This one combines fall flavors—apple cider, cinnamon, ginger—with vodka, Prosecco and cinnamon liqueur. These days, we’re not having too many guests; so we cut the recipe in half. The half-recipe fits into a 64-ounce pitcher (or a 32-ounce jar). You…
Continue reading “RECIPE: Fall Flavors Punch With Sparkling Prosecco”

TRENDS: Is My Name Sexy? I’m An Apple!

Do you think I’m sexy? Photo courtesy Cornell University.   It’s probably not a surprise, but a food with a sexy name is more appealing to consumers. The right name could command a much sweeter price for farmers, as research for a new apple name has shown. Apple names generally fall into three categories: “Sincere”…
Continue reading “TRENDS: Is My Name Sexy? I’m An Apple!”

TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Chef’s Tricks To Change Up Your Foods (Part 1)

Slice, caramelize and add to salads. Photo courtesy Microplane.   Chef Johnny Gnall shares this inspiration for cooking. He calls it “Going Against The Grain: Raw Foods You Should Try Cooking And (Typically) Cooked Foods You Should Try Raw.” Johnny chose 10 common ingredients and switched them from their typical use to “the other side.”…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: 10 Chef’s Tricks To Change Up Your Foods (Part 1)”

TIP OF THE DAY: How To Remove Wax From Apples & Other Produce

  Our favorite Honeycrisp apples, beaming with a wax coating (photo © The Fruit Company).   Those shiny, tempting apples are wearing make-up: a layer of wax. Waxing apples (and other fruits and vegetables) not only makes them look better, but it also helps them last longer. All-natural waxes—such as carnauba wax, derived from the…
Continue reading “TIP OF THE DAY: How To Remove Wax From Apples & Other Produce”

NEWS: Apple Health Benefits

There’s truth in the adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You can boost your immunity with apples—including apple products such as 100% apple juice, cider and apple sauce. According to the U.S. Apple Association, recent research suggests that apples might be the key to achieving a stronger immune system and better gut…
Continue reading “NEWS: Apple Health Benefits”