Blogs by Don-O-Ray Farms
Spice Up the New Year with Our Homemade Spices
Welcome to 2023! Even though our farm is closed for the winter here in Kelowna, you can still enjoy a taste of homegrown goodness from Nature’s Kitchen all year round. Our online store offers an array of high-quality preserves and other produce that are made right...
Happy Holidays From All Of Us At Don-O-Ray Farm Market
The team at Don-O Ray-Farm Market in Kelowna would like to wish you a joyous and happy holiday season! We understand that the end of the year carries a particularly special sentiment, and we’ve been working extra hard to deliver holiday cheer. Whether that be through...
Get Festive with Don O Ray Farm Market this Christmas
Tis the season! Get your fresh cut Xmas trees, wreaths and more at Don O Ray Farm Market.. As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to make your home merry and bright. Whether you’re looking for a festive Christmas tree or searching for...
Have you tried our turmeric bread?
Turmeric is a plant that is native to Southwest India. The roots of the plant are dried and ground into a powder that is yellow in color. Turmeric has been used in Indian cuisine for centuries as a spice and coloring agent. It has a warm, slightly bitter taste and can...
Squash: The Versatile Vegetable
If you've ever been to a fruit stand in Kelowna during the fall, you've no doubt noticed all the squash that's for sale. But what exactly is squash? Here's a quick overview of everything you need to know about squash.Squash are not just delicious, but also super...
The Great Pumpkin Harvest
Come and get your pumpkin!Fall is upon us and there's no better way to get into the spirit of pumpkin-spice everything than heading over to Don-O-Ray Farms for your very own pumpkin straight from the vine! Our pumpkin patch is bursting with plump, vibrant orange...
Welcome to October’s harvest!
October is the perfect time to enjoy the fresh bounty of the harvest season. Pumpkins, potatoes, squash, yams and apples are all at their peak of freshness. This is the time of year when family dinner tables are laden with delicious, home-cooked meals. So, take...
Love apples? Here’s four types grown locally
The Okanagan valley is home to many different types of apples, each with its own distinct flavour, appearance, and purpose. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular varieties of apples grown in the area.Honeycrisp apples are now...
September is the Month for Tomatoes
Our Delicious Roma Tomatoes Are Perfect for Any DishRoma tomatoes have a meaty texture and few seeds, making them an ideal tomato for eating fresh, or in salsas, sauces and cooked dishes. Try roasting your Roma tomatoes first before blending them into your favourite...
We have freestone peaches!
Freestone peaches have stones in the fruit that are easy to remove. This is different from clingstone peaches, which have pits that are harder to remove. Freestone peaches are perfect for eating fresh, and they also work well in recipes like cobblers and crisps. If...
It’s finally cherry season!
The Okanagan has the ability to produce many different kinds of cherries, including Rainier Cherries, a large variety and a local favourite. They’re perfect for fresh eating because they're so sweet. Van Cherries are smaller than other varieties and very dark in hue....
Fresh Potatoes Straight from our Fields
Now available: Fresh picked potatoes, harvested straight from our fields! Air fried potato wedges are easy to make and take only 10 minutes to prepare. Just drizzle with olive oil after they’re cooked and add as a side dish. You can pre-season your potato wedges with...