by ambadmin | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog
Right Now in the Ambrosia Apple Orchard Countdown to Harvest at Raza Orchard It may be boring but when it comes to farming, ‘normal’ is one of the best ways for a season to be. That’s the case so far this year for the Ambrosia apple growing season. According to Tahir...
by ambadmin | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple and Spicy Shrimp Skewers [Recipe] This recipe is sweet, spicy, and hot off the grill! It’s grilling season and that means it’s time to get the Ambrosia apples on the BBQ. What, you’ve never tried grilled Ambrosia apples? They’re especially good apples...
by ambadmin | Aug 7, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
The Best, Most Scrumptious Dips For Ambrosia Apples Take Your Ambrosia Snacking to the Next Level Ambrosia apples slices have to be one of the most satisfying snacks out there. They’re refreshing, sweet and have a gratifying snap with each bite. Could it get any...
by ambadmin | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog
Why Should You Care that Ambrosia Apples Have Fibre? The health benefits of having more fibre in your diet Ambrosia apples are one of the best local sources of fruit fibre. A large Ambrosia apple (with the peel on) has about 3 grams of fibre. This is about 12% of the...
by ambadmin | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple Muffins [Recipe] Healthy, Tasty, and Convenient These muffins are great as a grab-and-go breakfast or a snack with afternoon tea. They’re loaded with healthy fats thanks to the flax seeds and nuts. You’ll find them to be sweet (thanks to the Ambrosia...
by ambadmin | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog
So Many Ways to Preserve Ambrosia Apples How to Enjoy Ambrosia Apples All the Way to Harvest The Ambrosia apple harvest is still months away which could mean that stocks in your area are running low. Don’t panic! We have 9 ways to ensure that you can continue to enjoy...
by ambadmin | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog
Phytonutrients from Ambrosia Apples and Why You Need Them The Health Benefits of Apples There’s been a lot of buzz lately about phytonutrients and why we should all be getting more of them. Luckily, Ambrosia apples are a great source of phytonutrients. If you haven’t...
by ambadmin | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple, Chicken, and Avocado Sandwich [Recipe] A Modernized Version of Grandma’s Chicken Salad Roll Whether you remember the heyday of chicken salad as a picnic staple or it’s just something your grandmother used to make, this updated and lighter version gives...
by ambadmin | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog
Are Ambrosia Apples Good for Pie? How do you select an apple for an apple pie? For the longest time, people have categorized apples as being either ‘baking apples’ or ‘eating apples’. What they mean by this is that some apples are good to eat raw and fresh while other...
by ambadmin | May 23, 2019 | Blog
Right Now in the Ambrosia Apple Orchard The Ambrosia apple blossoms have all dropped, the bees have done their job, and it’s time to make sure that the fruit has an opportunity to grow to its full potential. We connected with Railou Gill of Gill Paradise Orchard to...
by ambadmin | May 10, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Vegan Ambrosia Apple Slaw [Recipe] Creamy coleslaw makes a great side dish at any barbecue or as a contribution to a potluck. However, with so many people going vegan these days, it can be a challenge to make it tasty without the mayo. Now you don’t have to skip the...
by ambadmin | May 3, 2019 | Blog
Is it Better to Juice or Blend Your Ambrosia Apples? There’s no question that Ambrosia apples taste great as juice or in a smoothie. But, is one better than the other? We decided to compare these two popular ways of drinking your favourite apple. Before we jump into...
by ambadmin | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog
In the Ambrosia Orchard After a Strange Winter The Okanagan had a very unusual winter followed by an atypical spring. The winter started out warmer than usual and then we saw several very cold weeks. And, despite what the groundhogs predicted, the winter conditions...
by ambadmin | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog
What You Need to Know About Antioxidants and Ambrosia Apples You’ve probably heard the term ‘antioxidants’ and you probably know that they play a role in keeping you healthy. But, do you really understand why? Or, how to get enough of them? Let’s break it down and...
by ambadmin | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
3 Ambrosia Apple Smoothies Perfect for Spring [Recipes] The Unexpected Yet Spectacular Smoothie Ingredient Many People Don’t Know About If you ask someone to list the various fruits that they love to put in a smoothie, chances are they won’t include apples. That’s a...
by ambadmin | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog
Winning Photo Selected in the Ambrosia Apple a Day Contest The Ambrosia Apple A Day Contest closed on March 15th, 2019 and our judges went to work in selecting their favourite photo. For the past few months, Ambrosia apple fans have been sharing pictures of Ambrosia...
by ambadmin | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog
Are Ambrosia Apples Prebiotic? The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Your Health By now you’ve probably heard of probiotics. In the simplest terms, probiotics are the good bacteria that help to keep your digestive system functioning optimally. These ‘good bacteria’...
by ambadmin | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog
Ambrosia Apple Pie Parfait [Recipe] A Healthy Twist on a Classic Dessert If you love apple pie a la mode but you’re looking for a healthier alternative, this is the dessert for you. We layer an apple compote (made with Ambrosia apples, of course), with Greek yogurt,...
by ambadmin | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog
Ambrosia Apple a Day Contest Closing Soon Have you submitted your photo yet? Since January, Ambrosia apple fans have been sharing their pictures and entering our latest contest. There’s still time for you to get your photo submissions in. The contest is open until...
by ambadmin | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Move over Hawaiian pizza, there’s a new meat and fruit pizza combo in town. Do you remember the first time you heard about the Hawaiian pizza? It probably seemed strange to you that ham and pineapple would work together as pizza toppings. And then you tasted it. And,...
by ambadmin | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
How To Design the Best Ambrosia Apple Board One of the hottest trends in entertaining is to have a creatively put together ‘board’. This is an evolution of both the cheese board and the charcuterie board. Some time ago, these two traditional platters started...
by ambadmin | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple Breakfast Bowl [Recipe] Getting up on dark, winter mornings can be a challenge. Luckily, this warm bowl of morning goodness is reason enough to get out of bed. Some people like traditional porridge or oats, but quinoa is a great alternative. It’s...
by ambadmin | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog
Ambrosia Apples Featured in New TV Show Are you as big a fan of cooking competition shows and healthy eating as we are? Then you can imagine our excitement when we found out that there was a new television show featuring amateur chefs working with Canadian...
by ambadmin | Jan 6, 2019 | Blog
Announcing the Ambrosia Apple a Day Contest Will your love for Ambrosia apples shine through your photo enough to win a luxurious Spring getaway in the South Okanagan? Starting on January 8th, 2019, Ambrosia apple fans are invited to submit their photo to the Ambrosia...
by ambadmin | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog
How Ambrosia Apples can Help Make You Less Grumpy We don’t want to bring you down but as the days get shorter and we see less of the sun, it can affect our mood. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association up to 18% of Canadians experience some form of...
by ambadmin | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog
Why do we Give Teachers Apples? Put an Ambrosia Apple on Your Teacher’s Desk Giving a teacher an apple is a long-standing tradition but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Apples have been symbolic of many things in our long storytelling history. The...
by ambadmin | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple Baked Beans [Recipe] Make time for this healthy, delicious classic (with a twist) It’s time to give baked beans the respect they deserve. First of all, they are packed with nutrients including fibre, manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium, and...
by ambadmin | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog
Why This Year’s Top Apple Prize is so Fitting Canadian Horticultural Council Recognizes Robert and Jane Mennell For the second year in a row, Ambrosia apples have been declared the best of the new apple varieties at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The...
by ambadmin | Nov 9, 2018 | Blog
6 Mistakes People Make with Ambrosia Apples Ambrosia apples aren’t like other apples. They’re crisp and juicy with a sweet, honeyed flavour. They’re also naturally low in acid which means they’re slow to brown after being cut open. These unique...
by ambadmin | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Ambrosia Apple and Pumpkin Soup [Recipe] Spicy, sweet, and oh, so seasonal! The only way to make this meal more representative of Autumn would be to make it in the pumpkin patch! There’s something so deceivingly decadent about this velvety soup featuring...
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