Apples: The mild weather experienced in our growing regions during both spring and summer have helped to produce a large, clean, and healthy crop. We are thrilled to announce a significant increase in overall apple numbers compared to the past few years. The increased yield of delicious apples promises for a fantastic gift shipping season. Pears: The weather truly has been kind during our growing season this year, leading to a successful pear harvest. We are very pleased with the size distribution across all our pear varieties and honestly, the quality of the fruit has exceeded our expectations. We look forward to shipping some…
Apples
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Continue ReadingThis cozy fall recipe gives you the succulent flavor of apple pie without the hassle of preparing a crust! Featuring our big, sweet and crispy Orchard Fresh Apples, this decadent dessert is a great way to warm up a chilly fall or winter evening. Sweet spices blend with soft, caramelized…
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Continue ReadingThis fabulous roasted duck with a compote made up of our Orchard Fresh Apples and Tangerines is easy to put together but looks mightily impressive. The buttery wine sauce is wonderful with rice or roasted new potatoes, and the whole dish is infused with autumnal bounty. You may even want…
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Continue ReadingWelcome to a delightful fall adventure in your own kitchen. Our juicy Hale Grove Orchard Apples take center stage in this irresistible Apple Cinnamon Bread recipe, filling your home with the warm scents of the season. Let’s get baking! Ingredients ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoon ground…
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Continue ReadingFrom the Groves: Apples: The mild weather experienced in our growing regions during both spring and summer has helped to produce a large, clean, and healthy crop. We are thrilled to announce a significant increase in overall apple numbers compared to the past few years. The increased yield of delicious…
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Continue ReadingThere’s been a growing trend in cold-pressed juicing in recent years. Most people view it as an easy way to get in their daily allotment of fruits and vegetables, which can be very helpful in our busy culture. While nothing beats the benefits of eating whole fruits (fewer calories, less…
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Continue ReadingGrove Update: Pear and Apple Orchards This season the Apples and Pears are looking great thanks to a very productive bloom on the trees! We have an excellent fall crop with volume growing to be even larger than last years. As we move our of the Summer heat and into…
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Continue ReadingIf you’re anything like us, you’re ready for summer to be over – goodbye, hot, humid weather, bring on cooler temps, colored leaves, and pumpkin spice everything! At first glance that might sound funny coming from a fruit company, but fruit grows year-round, so there’s always something fresh and new…
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Continue ReadingAre you looking forward to all the joys that summertime offers? It’s time to shed off those extra layers of clothing and head to the beach, lake, or pool; play outside with the kids, go for a long bike ride, and stroll around a farmers’ market! Summer provides lots of…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard that it’s never a good idea to workout on a full stomach. But is it really such a good idea to workout on an empty stomach? If you’ve ever gone for a morning run and found yourself feeling a bit nauseated afterwards, you may have wondered. The…