Monthly Archives: September 2018

Caramelized Pear Upside Down Cake

We were delighted when we found this recipe in our weekly newsletter from Ralph’s Farm Market. A great way to celebrate all the wonderful local pears! Thanks Ralph’s for sharing!         By Tish Boyle Servings: eight. This cake … Continue reading

The Last Sizzling Summer Give Away of the Summer!

This is our last Sizzling Sumer Give Away of the summer, but we’re going out with a bang!   One lucky winner will be touring the Fraser Valley to pick up these amazing prizes from our member farms.     … Continue reading

Apples – nutritional power houses

We’ve been entertaining you with some quirky apple facts; now to get serious about this wonderful fruit – apples nutritional information.         Don’t peel your apple. Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidants are found in … Continue reading

Mulled Apple and Pomegranate Juice

Longer nights, cooler mornings, rainy days… It’s a great time for warm fall drinks. Save this recipe to serve as part of your Thanksgiving celebrations. This recipe would also be fabulous if it was made with fresh, local cider.  Thanks … Continue reading

Apples – from Science to Fairy Tales

Continuing to look at our amazing local apples. Apples have made significant contributions to science medicine, love, and fairy tales!         To science: Isaac Newton is said to have discovered the Law of Gravity when an apple … Continue reading

Summer Corn Chowder

Now that the weather is getting cooler and we even have some rainy days; we’re starting to think about warm soups. Here’s a great recipe from Lepp Farm Market that celebrates our fabulous Fraser Valley corn and potatoes. A great … Continue reading

Apple Tidbits

Our apple growers do a fabulous job of growing all their different apple varieties. All we have to do is show up starting in mid-August to buy their amazing apples. While you’re picking or buying those local apples; here are … Continue reading

September Sizzling Summer Give Away

A great way to kick off September with the sizzling summer give away! This month it’s all about family fun and fresh, local produce.         The lucky winner will receive the following: From Campbell Valley Farms in … Continue reading

Apples in history

Time for a look at apples throughout history; they’ve been popular for over 8,000 years!               Archaeologists have found evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since at least 6500 B.C. Charred apples have … Continue reading