We had a great day at Sea Cider’s Annual Apple Day!
Browse on for photos and a recap of the event including 2nd Annual Get Fresh with Apple Pie contest, raffle fundraiser for LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project, apple identification and tasty eats and treats from Truffles and Ambrosia.
2nd Annual Get Fresh with Apple Pie Contest!
Sea Cider apple orchard, looking towards Georgia Strait
Tasty eats and treats were enjoyed by all from Truffles and Ambrosia, as well as full cider tasting flights from Sea Cider. We indulged in the delicious cider marinated pork taco with apple onion salsa from Ambrosia, as well as their apple crisp.
Sea Cider Pommeau, Cyser and Pomona
apple identification and lessons on fruit tree pruning
BC Fruit Testers offered apple identification, overflowing with a wealth of fascinating knowledge about fruit tree growing conditions, physiology and genetics. Noah & Elisabeth’s apples were identified as Spartan, King and the third is likely a Cox’s Orange Pippin. I also inquired about pruning techniques, for which he insisted pruning actually be done during the period of vigorous growth (March thru July) and never in the cold, rainy season (ahem, November) when it exposes the “open wounds” to contagions and fungus. Great tips and info for next spring!
Chef Dan Hayes of The London Chef judges the apple pie contest
Chef Dan Hayes of The London Chef had a great time judging our 2nd Annual Get Fresh with Apple Pie Contest, in which we had four entrants this year. Congratulations to 1st place winner Maria Nunn for her traditional pie and 2nd place winner Renee Reese for content. And an honourable mention to second year entrant Steph Miller.
Chef Dan Hayes of The London Chef judges the apple pie contest
Chef Dan Hayes of The London Chef judges the apple pie contest
Chef Dan Hayes holds the winning pie!
Afterwards, the pies were divided up and shared amongst the crowd, while we drew our raffle fundraiser for LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project. In all, the table raised $218 towards LifeCycles.
Thanks again to all who participated! And thanks to our raffle donors: Sea Cider, Canoe Brewpub, Pizzeria Prima Strada, Pescatores & Bon Rouge, Teafarm and Vancouver Island Salt Co.
