Looking for a fresh idea to spruce up your lunch? Add some crunch to your lunch with two variations on a simple, healthful wrap suitable for packed lunches for any age! Arctic® Apple Peanut Butter Wrap 1 whole-grain tortilla, soft-taco size 2 tablespoons peanut butter (can substitute
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Valentine’s Day is synonymous with hearts, but it doesn’t always represent the best choices regarding the health of your heart. February is Heart Month, and we’re looking at ways to show your heart some love, while still enjoying your Valentine’s Day meal. Luxurious meals out can
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Have you ever heard the saying “we first eat with our eyes”? When it comes to food, looks matter, and consumers often rely on how fruits and vegetables look as a measure of quality. In fact, in a recent poll consumers said that appearance was one
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It has been a cold January; the coldest in decades. I have been waking up each morning to check the temperature sensors scattered throughout the different blocks of my orchard, hoping that it would be warm enough to work. Every day lost to the frigid weather
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After seeing how beautiful Arctic® apple roses looked on a cake, I asked a culinary trained friend to show me the steps so I could share with you. Admittedly, I was intimidated even after watching her go through the steps and insisting she walk me through
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For years to come, we may look back at 2017 as the biggest year in the history of the Arctic® brand. Why? This is the year that nonbrowning Arctic® apples hit stores for the first time ever! This isn’t to say that 2016 wasn’t a “fruitful”
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We’re closing in on 2017 and you know what that means: resolution time. While plenty of people will already have nailed down their resolution choices, we have some ideas that might be a fit for you! Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits and Veggies – This
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It’s a winter wonderland out there, and we love it! You might be surprised to learn that snow doesn’t mean a break from work in the orchard, but we’re still taking time to make the most of the season! Getting outside – Though it’s not a
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Did you know that 2016 was the International Year of the Pulse? No, not the one caused by your heartbeat. We’re talking about pulse crops! Every year the FAO chooses a theme and 2016 has the International Year of the Pulse; we want to recognize it
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Fall is a busy time throughout the agriculture industry, and Okanagan Specialty Fruits is no exception. It can be easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle, and forget to pause and be thankful for what it all means. With American Thanksgiving coming up,
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