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Around the World, USA Today we are spotlighting a fantastic community of change-makers from the USA - The Produce Moms, founded by Lori Taylor. This community is on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every table to “change how America eats!” Some of the...

Ambrosia Cookbook & Recipe Winter is in full swing, and we sure feel the chill!  Warm meals are necessary this time of year, and there is nothing better than a beautiful pot of comforting soup!  In the test kitchen, we are making a beloved recipe from...

Keeping the Harvest Apples, apples - everywhere! This time of year, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of Ambrosia apples from the Fall harvest - but for how long? Typically you can find local BC apples in stores until late Spring. What if there was a way to...

3…2…1…Happy Apple Gifting Day! Not what you expected us to say, is it? Apple Gifting Day is celebrated every year on January 1 - with historical roots preceding the birth of Christ in the Ancient Empires of Rome & Greece. The tradition spread throughout Europe and...

Our Favourite Holiday Recipes In this special holiday blog, we have put together some of our favourite recipes that could be included in your holiday meal plans. This Fall, we experimented with cranberries, and created a delicious Cranberry Sauce with Ambrosia...

In the Test Kitchen with Smoothies There’s no question that Ambrosia apples taste great as juice or in a smoothie. But, is one better than the other? In a previous blog, we compared these two popular ways of drinking your favourite apple. We love Ambrosia apple juice,...

Winter in the Orchard Harvest is over, and while we enjoy the fruits of our Ambrosia apple farmers’ labour, their work is far from done! Winter is an important time in the orchard as farmers are getting the trees ready for the next growing season. It may not be the...

Recipe - Ambrosia Apple Cranberry Sauce Cranberry Sauce: people tend to love it or leave it. We love homemade sauce, but are only too willing to leave the canned, especially since it is so easy to make. Cranberries are grown abundantly in BC, specifically in the Lower...

In the Test Kitchen - Soup Autumn is in full swing, and there is very little that is more satisfying than a hearty bowl of soup as the days get longer. We thought we’d head into the test kitchen this month to see how we can enjoy our favourite apple in one of our...

November is World Vegan Month One percent of the world is vegan, which may not seem significant, until we realise that this translates to about eighty million people (twice the population of Canada), and the movement is growing. Those who identify as vegans believe...

Around the World - Hungary This installment of Around the World with Ambrosia Apples takes us to Hungary. Although Ambrosia apples are not currently grown there, based on a comparison of 161 countries in 2019, Hungary ranked the highest in apple consumption per capita...

This month, we head outside to the test kitchen and play with the mini smoker.  Inspired by a salad at a local brewery, which included smoked butternut squash, we decided to try our own version. We thought, “has anyone ever tried smoking Ambrosia apples? Let’s...

It’s October, a month in which we celebrate all things German! We thought we’d explore the holiday and its origins and discovered it’s not technically for the entire month of October, and it’s not only about beer! According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Oktoberfest...

Kids are back in school, and the days are getting shorter, which means that Autumn is coming. It is a very busy time for our BC Ambrosia apple growers, who are preparing their orchards for harvest, and determining when their delicious Ambrosia apples are ready to...

According to The American Table, a website dedicated to all things culinary in the US, the only apples indigenous to North America are wild sour crab apples. Seeds for all other varieties were brought to the colonies by the first settlers, who felt a nostalgic...

If you are a fan of the grill, you will love this new salmon recipe! We were inspired by the fresh, local peaches and basil that are in abundance this summer, and decided to add a little crunch with the Ambrosia apples. We served ours with rice, a sprinkling of anise...

Apples have a long history. It is said that they originated in Central Asia, probably in Kazakhstan. In fact, the capital of Kazakhstan, Alma Ata, means “full of apples.” By 1500 BC apple seeds had been carried throughout Europe, including to Greece, where they have...

It’s summer, which means that we are all eating a lot more salads. Ambrosia apples make a fantastic addition to just about any salad creation by adding a little crunch and sweetness. Here are a few of our tried and true favourites: Ambrosia Apple & Feta Salad with...

Our next Come DIne With Me instalment comes from Collin and Danielle, brand new parents and recent residents of Langley, BC. They were fortunate enough to welcome their first child, Georgia, three weeks ago. Collin loves to cook, and to cook for others brings him...

Summer is a time when most of us relax, but our Ambrosia apple farmers are very busy getting their orchards ready for Fall harvest. To get the largest, healthiest fruit from their Ambrosia apple trees, our farmers usually need to help Mother Nature out a little. The...

Every once in a while, we all crave comfort food, and this braised red cabbage is a perfect remedy. We like to make ours in the instant pressure cooker, but it does just as well in a Dutch oven slowly cooking on the stove, as long as the cabbage is soft it’s good to...

Summer is here, which means outdoor cooking has officially commenced. This instalment takes the test kitchen outside as we investigate the many ways Ambrosia apples can be enjoyed on the grill. We started with some delicious burgers with a twist, made with fresh...

When one thinks of Italian food, apples are not the first thing that comes to mind, but the Italians love il mele!  Apples are Italy’s largest crop, and Ambrosia apples are grown there. In fact, Italy is the second larger producer of apples in the EU, second only...

When one thinks of cooking or baking with apples, the first thing that comes to mind is usually apple pie, and there are many versions of this tasty treat. Ambrosia apples are ideal for apple pie. In fact, when making apple pie with Ambrosia apples, you might not need...

With the warmer weather, outdoor cooking comes more and more into play. Luckily, Ambrosia apples pair beautifully on the barbecue with some old favourites.  Our next Come Dine With Me instalment comes from Scot and Cathy, a busy working couple from Langley. Scot...

At the beginning of 2020, a group of friends who enjoyed cooking decided to share their dining experiences virtually. They created the parameters of a three-course meal using the same ingredient in each course. We thought it was a fantastic idea and decided to see...

In the Ambrosia Apple Test Kitchen with Breakfast They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kick-starts our metabolism, and gives us the necessary energy to go through our day. Studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better...

Around the World - Germany Germans love their apples! According to a recent survey by the SINUS Institute and YouGov, the most eaten fruit in Germany is the apple. Four out of five Germans (79%) regularly eat apples, and most Germans (74%) believe that apples aren’t...

Spring in the Ambrosia Apple Orchards After a long, wet winter, spring is finally springing in BC Ambrosia orchards! Our farmers are starting to see small buds on the trees, and their hard work of winter pruning is starting to pay off for this year’s crop. ...

Ambrosia Apple Test Kitchen - Instant Pressure Cooker Pressure cookers have been around for ages, but the relatively new insurgence of instant pressure cookers has brought the method of cooking under pressure back into popularity. The ease of use, and the ability to...

Around The World With Ambrosia Apples – China We’re going around the world with Ambrosia apples! We started in Canada, which is the beginning for the Ambrosia apple, and then we headed to France to try our hands at a true French gourmet recipe.  Next, we are...

Come Dine Without Refined Sugar Chantelle loves to cook and is always looking for ways to improvise in the kitchen. When their friend, Ysabel, was coming for dinner, she thought it was a perfect opportunity to be creative. “I’m constantly modifying recipes, and read...

 In the Ambrosia Apples Test Kitchen - Air Fryer People are gravitating towards healthier eating these days, and air fryers have seen a surge in popularity. They are much safer than deep fryers, and using only a fraction of the oil, many of our favourite foods...

Around The World With Ambrosia Apples – France When talking about fine cooking, French cuisine is arguably the benchmark. Some of the world’s greatest chefs were trained in France, and the mention of French cuisine evokes thoughts of rich and luscious sauces and...

Come Dine With Me in the Sushwap Our next Dine With Me instalment comes from Michelle and Bruce, who live in Salmon Arm, BC with their three boys, ten year old Sam, eight year old Andy, and seven year old Tyler. Hockey reigns in this Sushwap home. All three boys play,...

Ambrosia Apples Test Kitchen - Puff Pastry In this series, we are heading into the test kitchen. We are trying Ambrosia apples in some of our favourite dishes and experimenting with some new ones. This month, we thought we’d play with puff pastry.  With...

Around the World with Ambrosia Apples - Canada In this new blog series, we’ll explore the relationship to apples from different cultures, and incorporate Ambrosia apples into some favourite cuisines from around the world.  We thought we’d begin where it all...

IN THE TEST KITCHEN - Savoury Ambrosia Apple Bread Pudding There are many recipes that include Ambrosia apples. This year, we are heading into the test kitchen and developing some unique creations. We’ll report on the results of experimentation, and include the...

Come Dine Challenge Accepted What began as a group of friends cooking together remotely during the pandemic has turned into one of our favourite blog topics. The premise is simple: create a three-course menu that features Ambrosia apples in each dish. Home cooks can...

Keep the Doctor Away with Ambrosia Apples Last New Year’s we threw down the challenge of An Ambrosia Apple A Day, since it has been said: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  And though we can certainly appreciate that eating Ambrosia apples alone is not a...

Come Bake With Grandma What began as a group of friends cooking together remotely during the pandemic has turned into one of our favourite blog topics. The premise is simple: create a three-course menu that features Ambrosia apples in each dish. Home cooks can choose...

Why Ambrosia Apples Are the Best Apple Ever since an apple picker took a bite of a yet-unnamed apple in a Cawston Orchard, Ambrosia apples have been winning over hearts and taste buds. But, why is this apple so easy to love? There’s actually science and psychology...

Happy Chanukah - Ambrosia Apple Challah Bread Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah or variations and pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting,...

Kick the Winter Blues with Ambrosia Apples As winter approaches and the days get shorter, we see less of the sun, which can severely affect our mood. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association up to 18% of Canadians experience some form of seasonal affective...

Come Dine With Me Everyday What began as a group of friends cooking together remotely during the pandemic has turned into one of our favourite blog topics. The premise is simple: create a three-course menu that features Ambrosia apples in each dish. Home cooks can...

Roasted Ambrosia Apple Soup Chef Stuart Klassen Stuart Klassen is a very well known - and loved - Okanagan chef. He is now in the chef training lead at Okanagan college, inspiring new chefs to culinary greatness. This recipe is a throwback that he developed with...

Orchard News: Harvest Time A productive harvest begins long before the first Ambrosia apple is picked. Good pruning techniques earlier in the season are essential, so that only the best apples are left on the tree.  Next, the orchardist should ensure that the...

Ambrosia Apple and Sausage Stuffing Recipe This Thanksgiving, why not take your stuffing to a new level by adding Ambrosia apples? The recipe below is for a traditional sausage stuffing that is brought to a new height by adding Ambrosia apples. We find the sausage and...

Ambrosia Apple and Pumpkin Soup There’s something so deceivingly decadent about this velvety soup featuring pumpkin and Ambrosia apples. It’s a perfect combination with the Ambrosia bringing in a little bit of sweet, the spices adding the heat, and the pumpkin...

 Back to School - Ambrosia Apples for Teacher An apple for the teacherWill always do the trickWhen you don't knowYour lesson in arithmetic Giving a teacher an apple is a long-standing tradition but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Apples have been...

 Ambrosia Apple Charcuterie Board How To Design the Best Ambrosia Apple Charcuterie Board On a well laid out charcuterie board you might find nuts, fruit, seed crackers, spreads, preserves, and a myriad of other snackables. But, not all flavours belong together....

Ambrosia Apple Ice Pops As summer rages, and heat records are being broken across the country, we thought we’d share these frozen treats. They are packed with flavour and goodness, and guaranteed to cool you down. We love using Ambrosia apples in our freezer treats....

Come Brunch With Me When we reached out to our readers with suggestions for a three course menu, we received a reply from Anna, who created a menu for a delicious Sunday Brunch, which she shared with her husband, Andrew. A busy jazz singer, Anna loves to cook, and...

Update from the Southern Hemisphere   It’s almost hard for us to believe, but the chance seedling that was discovered in the Mennell’s orchard has become an international sensation! That’s right, Ambrosia apples are now grown around the world. So while our...

Healthy Hydration with Ambrosia Apples Staying well hydrated is one of the cornerstones of optimal health. After all, our bodies are 60% water.  Our organs depend on water to function properly.  When we are dehydrated, we might feel mental fatigue, foggy...

Summer in the Orchard - The Thinning Process A farmer’s work is never done. While we’re sipping our Ambrosia cocktails, Ambrosia farmers are busy thinning the trees to ensure only the best apples reach our table this Fall.  While Ambrosia apple trees thin...

Summertime Camping with Roasted Ambrosia Apples Now that restrictions are lifting, and campsites are opening across the country, it’s time to get outside. Whether it’s around an open fire in the backcountry, or sitting at your backyard firepit, there’s something...

School’s Out! Time to Get Outside with Ambrosia Apples For many of us, summer means being on the go and having adventures. We have to take advantage of the great weather while it lasts, after all. But, all of these activities require fuel. Good news! Ambrosia apples...

Ambrosia Apple & Feta Salad with Roasted Almonds With the warmer weather, who doesn’t enjoy a good salad? The dressing on this one is easy and light, with just a hint of sweetness. The addition of parsley to the greens gives a nice fresh taste, and the feta cheese...

Meet the Farmers Catch-up - Adrian Arts We visited Adrian Arts at his leased farm in Summerland, BC, just before the Ambrosia apple harvest in 2018. He shared how his education in Water Resource Science and Geology, and his experience working with the Food Bank toward...

Orchard News - Blossom Time It’s late-Spring/early-Summer in the Okanagan. The lilacs are in bloom, sending their sweet fragrance into the air, and the Ambrosia orchards are exploding with blossoms! Back in 2012,‘Bliss Break’ Contest Winner Judy Folk enjoyed a tour...

Mother's Day Most countries around the world commemorate their mothers on a special day. The second Sunday in May is the day set aside for Canadians to honour their mothers with the celebration of Mother’s Day.  We were curious about how this day started, so we...

Come Dine With Me - Gourmet Edition What began as a group of friends cooking together remotely during the pandemic has turned into one of our favourite blog topics. The premise is simple: create a three-course menu that features Ambrosia apples in each dish. Home...

Meet the Farmers - Shane Wytke   In this blog series, we’ve been catching up with the orchardists whose stories are featured on our website. This month, we connected with Shane Witzke, who we last visited in September 2019. You can see that video here: Click Here...

Ramadan Fasting It's almost Ramadan, the holy month when close to two billion Muslims all over the world fast from dawn until dusk.  The act of fasting is to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful. As one of the five pillars...

April Fools: Ambrosia Apples and Brain Health Though its origin is not known for certain, April Fools’ Day has been celebrated for centuries. Traditions include playing hoaxes or practical jokes on others, and yelling “April Fools!” at the end of the prank. In modern...

Happy St. Patrick's Day - Celtic Apple Legends “When the apple is ripe, it will fall.”                         -- Irish proverb St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March...

Come Dine in Deep Cove as a Family Affair What began as a group of friends cooking together remotely during the pandemic has turned into one of our favourite blog topics! The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish....

St. David’s Day - Wales and Apples St. David is the patron saint of Wales, and March 1 is a time for Welsh communities all around the world to celebrate.  Many Welsh groups organize various St. David’s Day festivities and Welsh choir concerts. People display the...

Come Dine Around the Fire Pit The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish. Home cooks can choose their recipes from the Ambrosiaapples.ca website, and substitute anything they want on any of the recipes – or create...

Ambrosia Apples - Symbols of Love The apple has long been associated with love. With so many other tokens of affection, it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle, but since ancient times, it has been a symbol of love, ecstasy, fertility and abundance. The phrase “apple of...

Winter in the Orchard   Visiting an Ambrosia apple farm during the winter months can be a cold, stark experience but critical work is taking place. Winter is an important time in the orchard and farmers are out there every day getting the trees ready for the...

Meet the Farmers – Wes Burdick Farming isn’t Wes’ only passion. If you live in or around Summerland, chances are you know that he is a real estate agent. When we met Wes at his Ambrosia apple orchard in September 2019, he couldn't be happier about getting back to his...

Ambrosia Apple Baked Beans With all of the festivities over (for what they were!), it’s time to start thinking about hearty meals. Why not give baked beans the respect they deserve. First of all, they are packed with nutrients including fibre, manganese, magnesium,...

New Year’s Resolution: An Ambrosia Apple A Day Like most of the world, we’re sure you are happy to see the last of 2020! If you’ve made any New Year’s resolutions, we wish you the best in keeping them. According to statistics, 60 percent of resolutions fail by the...

Meet the Farmers – Doug Boult We visited Doug, his wife Roberta and Doug's parents at Rafter B Farms in Cawston, just before the 2019 Fall harvest. We toured the farm, learned a few secrets about growing the perfect Ambrosia apple, and got to know the Boults a little...

Ambrosia Holidays No matter the custom or tradition, food and the meals we share play a major role in how we celebrate. Ambrosia apples are perfect for holiday cooking and baking. Their low acidity means they are very slow to brown, so they are ideal for fruit and...

Welcome to our next installment of Come Dine With Me... At Home! The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish. Home cooks can choose their recipes from the Ambrosiaapples.ca website, and can substitute anything they...

Meet the Farmers - Natalina Araujo – PNA Orchards, Penticton We visited the Araujo farm in Penticton, BC a few years ago, just as the Ambrosia apples were about to be harvested. Natalina showed us around and shared the story of how she went from working in an office...

Ambrosia Applesauce 5 Ways Take a Classic Recipe to New Heights With the brand new harvest, why not make some applesauce? If you’ve never made applesauce with Ambrosia apples, you need to start there. Ambrosia apples are naturally sweet which means there’s no sugar...

Come Dine With Me in North Vancouver Welcome to our next installment of Come Dine With Me... At Home! The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish. Home cooks can choose their recipes from the Ambrosiaapples.ca...

Meet the Farmers - Julie Sardinha  We first met Julie in August 2014, shortly after the unexpected death of her husband, Joe. The Ambrosia farming community rallied to support her through the difficult time, and through her first solo harvest. Watch the video...

Ambrosia Pecan Pumpkin Scones What’s better on a chilly Fall morning than home-made scones? This recipe is from our Ambrosia Lover’s Cookbook. If you, or anyone you know, would like a copy of the cookbook, just sign up for our newsletter here: CLICK HERE...

Come Dine With Me… in the Desert Over the last few months, we’ve been sharing Come Dine With Me... At Home! The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish. Home cooks can choose their recipes from the Ambrosiaapples.ca...

Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Meet The MacDonalds  We first met the MacDonalds in 2013, when we experienced the first Ambrosia apples picked for that season. You can view the video here: CLICK HERE Ambrosia apples were an easy choice for Richard and...

Chef Alan Ferrer – Minami Restaurant, Vancouver In this blog series, we are checking in on some of the chefs whose recipes are featured on our website. We’ll touch base with them, and find out how their lives, and careers, have changed since their recipe’s debut. For...

Over the last few months, we’ve been sharing Come Dine With Me... At Home! The premise is simple: create a three-course menu with Ambrosia apples as the star of each dish. Home cooks can choose their recipes from the Ambrosiaapples.ca website. They can substitute...

Roasted Ambrosia Apple Hummus Hummus is a fantastic, healthy snack, appetizer, or spread. It’s full of good fats, protein, and fibre. Served with fresh veggies or crackers. We love to serve Ambrosia apples with hummus instead of crackers. Ambrosia apples are crisp so...

Chef Check In – Mark Filatow, Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar In this blog series, we are checking in on some of the chefs whose recipes are featured on our website. We’ll touch base with them, and find out how their lives, and careers, have changed since their...

Campfire Roasted Ambrosia Apples A Tasty (and Healthy) New Way to End Your Camp Meal There’s something special about food cooked over an open fire. It might be the subtle smoky flavour or perhaps it’s that it usually happens on a camping trip. Unfortunately, the go-to...

Come Dine With Me - Roxy Goes Rogue A local group of friends – all foodies -- love to cook together when they visit each other’s homes. In light of the recent pandemic, they cannot share a kitchen, so instead they share a Facebook group: Come Dine With Me... At Home!...

Chef Check in – Adair Scott, Terrafina In this blog series, we are checking in on some of the chefs whose recipes are featured on our website. We’ll touch base with them, and find out how their lives, and careers, have changed since their recipe’s debut. In the Spring...

Ambrosia Apple Trail Mix Health officials are encouraging us all to get outside and stay active! Don’t run out of energy on the trail! This is the perfect snack for active Ambrosia apple lovers. We combine the classic ingredients of trail mix with dehydrated Ambrosia...

Come Dine With Me… At Home Ambrosia Cookoff - 2  A local group of friends – all foodies -- love to cook together when they visit each others’ homes. In light of the recent pandemic, they cannot share a kitchen, so instead they share a Facebook group: Come Dine...

Chef Check In - Chris Van Hooydonk, Backyard Farm Chef’s Table In this blog series, we are checking in on some of the chefs whose recipes are featured on our website. We’ll touch base with them, and find out how their lives, and careers, have changed since their...

Come Dine With Me… At Home Ambrosia Apple Cook Off A local group of friends – all foodies -- love to cook together when they visit each other’s homes. In light of the recent pandemic, they cannot share a kitchen, so instead they share a Facebook group: Come Dine With...

Chicken and Ambrosia Apple Salad Boats As Summer approaches, we are all yearning for lighter fare. This fun appetizer is a great way to start a meal or as a side. It gives a nod to a classic chicken salad sandwich but is much fresher, healthier and gluten-free. Plus,...

#AmbrosiaKitchen Photo Contest… And the Winner Is! Kudos to Mike Lane of Saanichton, BC for his photo entitled “My Favourite Snack.”  The bright and sunny photo of Mike’s seven year old grand-daughter, Coco, thoroughly impressed all of the judges. “My Favourite Snack”...

Ambrosia Apples SnickerdoodlesThese cinnamon and Ambrosia apple cookies will remind you of apple pie but they’re much easier to pack in a lunch! Unlike some snickerdoodles, these are soft and just a bit gooey. If you prefer them crunchy, flatten them fully before...