How to Celebrate National Apple Day
National Apple Day is October 21 this year, and what better way to celebrate than by eating some of your favorite apples? National Apple Day was first created in 1990. Every year since then, [...]
Apple Spotlight: Empire
This popular lunchbox apple or crunchy snack is both sweet and tart at the same time. It’s best used for fresh-cut slices and caramel apples, as well as for baking and salads. Empire apples have [...]
Apple Picking in Grand Rapids 2024
Ahh, fall. It’s our favorite time of year again, when the weather turns cool and the apples are ripe for picking. Apple picking in Grand Rapids looks to be a success for 2024 just [...]
Mulled Wine vs. Traditional Wine
If you’re a wine lover, chances are you like any wine, whether it’s mulled or traditional. But were you aware of the differences? From taste to temperature, there are a few key differences between the [...]
Apple Spotlight: Lodi
The Lodi apple is a small- to medium-sized varietal that can be round, oval, or conical in shape tapering off to a narrow base. Harvested in early summer through mid-summer, the Lodi’s surface will ripen [...]
Fruit Wine Spotlight: Apple
Next up on our segment on fruit wine: apple! We make tasty apple wine right here at Robinette’s, and we offer a variety of other wines. From blueberry to cranberry to of course apple, [...]
4th of July Apple Pie Recipes
July 4th is on a Thursday this year, and what better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than with a yummy apple pie? We have compiled some delicious recipes for you to try. And [...]
Celebrate Summer With Passionate Peach Spumante Wine
Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to celebrate. While you may not automatically think of wine as a typical summer weather drink, we encourage you to change your mind with our very own [...]
Kids’ Books About Apples
Reading about apples is almost as much fun as eating them. Check out these cute kids’ books about this beloved fruit. The Mouse's Apples Written by Frances Stickley, The Mouse’s Apples follows the adventures [...]
How to Celebrate National Donut Day
MMMM….donuts. Who doesn’t like these warm, sugary baked goods? They bring a smile to your face and fill your tummy with yummy goodness. What better way to celebrate National Donut Day than with donuts, [...]