Blogs by Don-O-Ray Farms

We all know about cheesecake – that incredibly scrumptious combination of soft, fresh cream cheese, eggs and sugar. Cheesecake can be made with many different flavours and spices to suit your taste, including vanilla, lemon, chocolate and pumpkin. Additional flavours...

Our house-made Butter Chicken Sauce comes in the small and larger 946 ml size and once you’ve tried it, we’re sure this recipe will bring a smile to your family’s face! Sold frozen, so you can stock up for quick dinner options on a weeknight. Not spicy but very...

If you’re looking for fresh strawberry jam made locally right here in Kelowna, you’re not alone. Strawberry jam is one of the most popular fruit preserves and delicious for breakfast on toast, pancakes or waffles. For a double “wow!” taste, add fresh strawberries plus...

Have you ever added local haskap berries to your smoothie? Commonly known as Blue Fly Honeysuckle, these nutrient-laden berries are highly nutritious. Let’s ask our friends at Kelowna’s Don-O-Ray Farms about these summer gems of health.What are haskap berries?Haskap...

Have you considered reducing CO2 emissions that come from produce shipped up to Canada? During the winter, when your local produce stand is closed, you can still have plenty of greens. Have you considered trying out your green thumb with an indoor veggie patch? Let us...

The 100-Mile Diet is a popular way of eating that focuses on locally-sourced products and ingredients grown and produced within 100 miles of your home. Based on the book The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating by Canadians Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon, this "local...

Everyone with kids knows the hassle of getting young children, and sometimes older children, to eat vegetables. Many children have a serious dislike for their greens, but that shouldn't stop parents from trying to get them to try. Vegetables are an absolute necessity...

Winter can be a difficult time nutrition-wise. Many of our favourite foods are out-of-season and become difficult to find. When we do find them, the price is high, and the quality is often low. Luckily, there are many vegetables that fare well during winter and can be...

You are probably wondering if there could possibly be any health benefits to adding hot sauce to your meals. Yes, there are! Today we highlight some of them.Hot Sauce Can Aid in Weight LossHot sauce is proven to help people lose weight. Capsaicin boosts the overall...

Winter has come again, and it’s more important than ever to make sure we keep our immune systems healthy. An important way to do that is to make sure you have enough Vitamin C in your diet.Vitamin C is important for general immune system health. It also plays a role...

One thing is for certain, a healthy nutritious diet is a great way to contribute to one’s good physical health. However, some have wondered if the effect of healthy eating habits can also help improve mental health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a...

With the rising popularity of hot sauces, you might be curious about how they’re made and what kinds are out there. Here’s what is in that sauce that may give you teary eyes and a runny nose and yet always have you coming back for more. Making fermented hot sauce...