How to Make a Green Apple Smoothie There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a refreshing smoothie. The burst of flavor and nutrients can instantly elevate your mood and energy levels! Especially when it comes to this Sour Apple Smoothie, that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This recipe brings together the crisp tartness of Granny Smith apples with the freshness of cucumbers, carrots, and spinach, resulting in a smoothie that’s such a bright treat, the perfect thing to wake you up. Let’s take a quick look at the ingredients you’ll need, starting with the veggies. The cucumber provi ..read more

Anytime you walk into the produce section of a grocery store, you’re going to find fruit from all different places from all different growers! We’re fortunate to have such an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetable to choose from, but sometimes, it can get hard to tell them apart or know which is the best. At Stemilt, we always label our fruit with the Stemilt name and signature mountain and ladybug (to the right.) Along with that, we use many other labels for our different brands and fruit varieties. That’s why we’d like to address the elephant (or sticker) in the room: How to read fruit label ..read more

Originally published March 2015, updated April 2023. Green: The Color of Spring Whether prompted by thoughts of budding trees and bright green lawns…the promise of Spring spur cravings for crisp, fresh flavors…and the color green! We start to put away our soup pots and reach for the gardening gloves, anticipating the seasonal change in flavors on our plate. Flavors that not only taste like Spring… but look like Spring as well! There’s nothing that celebrates the return of spring better than a beautifully composed plating of bright, leafy greens chock full of fresh flavors…beautifully hued in ..read more

Originally published in October 2015; updated March 2023 If you’re looking for a fun and impressive way to serve pears for dessert, try these Hasselback Pears! We’ve always been interested in hasselback potatoes and sweet potatoes both from their accordion-like presentation to their crispy edges and tender insides, so when we saw Cooking Light’s Hasselback Apples last month, we decided it was something that could easily be done with Stemilt’s delicious D’Anjou Pears and had to give it a try. How to Make a Hasselback Pear If you aren’t familiar with the hasselback technique, you’ve got to try i ..read more

Originally published in April 2015; updated March 2023 Spring time at Stemilt Hill is a time of new beginnings. A time of clipping old branches back in preparation for the new fruitlets helping them to grow, big, beautiful, and delicious! In each month of Spring, something different is happening to position our teams and orchards to have a successful harvest in the summer and fall. Read on to learn how Stemilt prepares for each harvest season of apples, pears, and cherries! Pruning Pruning takes place from January-February when temperatures aren’t too cold. When we prune, we’re clipping back ..read more

Do You Love Bagels? What if I told you that you could make homemade bagels in 30 minutes that require no boiling and no yeast? Still don’t believe there’s such a thing as easy vegan baking? We’re here to share with you today that it is possible! By the end of this blog, you’ll be a professional at swapping household ingredients to meet your dietary needs! These Apple Cinnamon Crunch Bagels are made loosely off the Panera Bread cinnamon crunch bagels, but we turned them vegan! By swapping regular Greek yogurt for vegan Greek-style yogurt and swapping regular butter for vegan butter a delicious ..read more

Get Creative with Fruit There are so many amazing reasons we should be eating more fruit. Fruit is an amazing source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all of which protect us against heart disease, diabetes, stroke, even some types of cancer. Since fruit is also absolutely delicious, there’s really no reason to not get in at least the daily recommended serving. Whether it’s part of a meal, served with dessert, or a snack all by itself, there are so many ways to enjoy fruit, but sometimes it can be hard to think of new ideas. That’s where we come in! Here at Stemilt, we grow so many varieties ..read more

Hi I’m Christy and I share recipes on a website called Feasting Not Fasting. I have been cooking and baking at home since I was old enough to reach the kitchen counter. Now I mainly share quick, healthy recipes with natural ingredients that make it easier to eat healthy at home without sacrificing any flavor. Apple nachos are a fun treat for kids and adults alike. With a creamy peanut butter drizzle, chocolate chips in every bite and a light sprinkle of coconut, this healthy snack is both nutritious and delicious. The peanut butter isn’t just there for flavor. It adds 9grams of protein per ser ..read more

I’ve been seeing a bunch of inspirational videos on my social media about eating a healthier diet, taking care of our bodies, and getting active. Another popular topic that comes across my feed daily is gut health, and the natural healing powers of healthy foods. Everything we eat in a day is broken down in our digestive system and enters our bloodstream so our bodies can absorb the nutrients. Your body can only do this properly with a healthy gut! Read on to learn more about gut health and healthy eating choices from our Crisp Collaborator, Emily Straw!   What is Gut Health? Gut health i ..read more

Originally published in January 2015; updated December 2022. It’s time for Pink Lady® apples to shine! This pink-skinned apple has a zippy tart flavor, crisp bite, and effervescent finish. It’s as pretty as it is refreshing, and one of the more versatile apples  thanks to its firm skin and dense flesh. Because of that versatility, Pink Lady apples are known to standout in salads, pies, baking, as a fresh snack, and now…homemade applesauce. Let’s get colorful! The sweet yet predominately tart flavor of Pink Lady apples make it a favorite apple among kids. And it’s hard to find a snack ..read more