Rice Fruit Company

Apple a Day Challenge participants! How is it going? #eatlocal #supportlocal #agriculture #healthyeating #resolutions #alwayssweetnatured #goldendelicious #freshapples

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

The process of growing apples is year-round. During the winter months, after apple harvest has been completed, farmers re-direct their focus to next year's fruit. This begins with tree pruning. Pruning is done to maintain a tree form and to stimulate growth. Newer orchards, like the one pictured, are supported by stake or trellis systems, so the trees are pruned to grow up, as opposed to out. These orchards are pruned delicately, telling the tree to generate new fruiting wood. Since the tree can grow taller, and more fruit has exposure to sunlight, it is thought that trellis system orchards are able to produce 1.5 times more fruit than traditional systems. #agriculture #growingfruit #pruningtrees #themoreyouknow #eatlocal #supportlocal #adamscounty #freshapples #eatapples

Our Apple Powerhouse Salad is FULL of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and flavor. Simply give it a shake and lunch is served! The best part is that you can #mealprep more than one at a time. #eatlocal #supportlocal #applerecipes #freshapples #mealprep #freshsalads #agriculture #lunchathome Apple Powerhouse Salad Ingredients:... 2 qt. jar vinaigrette dressing 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup chopped apple 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 Tbsp. blue cheese crumbles 5 pecans chopped 2 cups leafy greens (we used baby spinach and arugula) Dressing: 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard salt and pepper

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao Tzu Have you set low-key resolutions for this year? Nothing drastic, just making small adjustments to achieve a larger goal down the line? This is a great article on how to develop good habits over a longer period of time. https://weekplan.net/tips-to-develop-good-habits... #eatlocal #supportlocal #newyearsresolutions #healthyeating #alwayssweetnatured #agriculture #farming

Nowthat’show we do leftovers! #eatlocal #supportlocal #freshapples #applerecipes #turkeyrecipes #sandwiches #alwayssweetnatured #nomnom

Happy Thanksgiving!

KIKU apples on the line! Look for them in a store near you. #tastethesweetness #freshapples #kiku #eatlocal #supportlocal #sweetapples

A HUGE Thank you to Jenni’s Knife and Spork for providing delicious food for our End of Harvest lunch. "With how busy we can get during harvest, it’s easy to lose track of exactly how much we have accomplished in the last few months... Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for your time, thank you for your efforts, and above all, thank you for the devotion to quality that everyone who works here shares. I am, as ever, so proud to be a part of this incredible group of pe...ople. I hope you and your families have an opportunity to enjoy some very well deserved rest this Thanksgiving holiday. I am so grateful for all that you do. -Ben Rice, President #eatlocal #supportlocal #foodtrucks

Who says apples only belong in pie?! We are loving this twist on a traditional stuffing. Apple and Sausage Stuffing Ingredients:... 10 cups bread crumbs 1 lb. loose sausage mild 6 TBSP unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cups celery, chopped 2-3 fresh apples, cored and diced with skin on* 2 TBSP fresh sage, chopped fine 1 TBSP fresh thyme, chopped fine 2 - 3 cups chicken broth/stock cup apple cider You can mix any type of tart apple you would like, as long as it is a firm apple that will keep its shape. We recommend Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Crimson Crisp, Rome or Gold Rush. Let’s make it! Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray a 13x9 pan. 1.) Spread the chopped bread crumbs on a baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown; set aside. 2.) Heat a medium sized skillet and brown the sausage. Drain and set the sausage aside. 3.) In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the chopped garlic, onion and celery. Sautee until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the apples, sage and thyme. Cook for about 1-2 minutes then remove from heat. 4.) In a large bowl, combine the bread, sausage, apple mixture and parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in chicken stock and cider until absorbed and well combined. Add the chicken broth gradually. You may not need all of it. Transfer everything into your 13x9 pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown. #eatlocal #supportlocal #freshapples #applerecipes #thanksgiving