Apples – Fruit Share

Spring Fling Prize Packs!

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:00:32 +0000

* * * Fruit Share Manitoba would like to extend our thanks to the following Spring Fling prize pack sponsors (clockwise from top left): Manitoba Canola Growers donated this backpack filled with recipes, cool cooking tools and a pretty snazzy apron. The U of M Press jumped in with a great bundle of books, including…

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Why the Doctor was Right about Apples!

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:00:59 +0000

Red delicious, Granny Smith, or crab apple; whatever variety you fancy, apples do a body good! What’s so great about apples? Low in fat and calories Hungry? Apples are a healthy, filling, and sensible snack. One apple contains less than 100 calories. Great for the body and the waistline! Fibre Apples are a great source…

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Name That Cobbler!

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:13:10 +0000

So, what was the mystery dish that graced the top of our Autumn newsletter? If you guessed it was one of Getty’s incredible creations, you were right. It’s an Apple and Berry Cobbler she posted back in November 2011. Something about a Grey Cup … I think we were all pretty excited about it back…

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Fruit Share & My Bartending Career by Marc Tessier

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 02:59:40 +0000

A big THANK YOU to Marc Tessier for sharing his story. Enjoy the read! I’ve been an on again off again bartender for the past 6 years, but only started taking that career seriously about a year ago. After a trip to Victoria, BC for the Art of the Cocktail festival, I realized that being…

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Upcoming Workshops!

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 02:47:55 +0000

We’ve got some great workshops coming up! Space is limited, so register today by emailing Joanna at [email protected] Apple Butter & Freezing Apples Date & Time: Monday September 9, 2013, 6-9pm Location: St Mary’s Rd United Church (613 St. Mary’s Rd) Description: Hands-on, in the kitchen workshop. All supplies and ingredients provided. Expect to take…

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Next Pick & Preserve Workshop – Apple Butter on September 9th!

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:57:01 +0000

This is your second chance to make apple butter! Due to unforeseen circumstances, our first apple butter workshop has been rescheduled. This means all you Fruit Sharers have a second chance to attend, make some apple product and take it home with you! Here are the new details: Topic: Apple Butter and Freezing Apples When:…

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Our First (2013) Pick and Preserve Workshop Was A Success!

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 01:57:51 +0000

Our first pick and preserve workshop was a great success! With five participants in attendance, our facilitator, Camille, led us through the process of making crab apple jelly, fruit leather and apple chips. Along with hands-on experience, Camille provided us with some practical knowledge about canning and preserving fruit and showed us useful resources for…

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Can an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:08:34 +0000

Turns out, this sweet, crisp, and juicy fruit can really do a body good! Apples are loaded with more nutrients than we give them credit for. Low in Fat & Calories – Apples are a healthy and sensible snack, that are filling too! Good news is that one apple contains less than 100 calories. Great for…

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Preserve Workshops!

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:19:50 +0000

Wondering what to do with all those apples and crab apples? Have no fear, the Preserve Workshops are here! The first one will be Aug 10th from 11-2pm at the Magnus Elison Recreational Centre (430 Langside St). The topics will be crab apple jelly and dehydrated apples. $15 per person and everyone will take product…

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Dreaming of Fruit

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:42:16 +0000

Dreaming of Fruit By Hadass Eviatar Hadass is a Winnipeg writer. She blogs at My Coat of Many Colours (link is http://hadasseviatar.com/blog/), where she muses on life, health and the joys of local food. It’s the Winter That Wouldn’t Die. Below-normal temperatures, piles of snow everywhere. Talk of a big flood, again. But I’m dreaming…

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