The New Year marks the return of Stemilt’s signature apple variety, Piñata, to supermarkets across the US.
Not only is Piñata back on produce shelves, but the apple is also popping up on the menu at two Seattle restaurants and a Northwest-inspired food market thanks to a new partnership with chef Ericka Burke.
“I enjoy cooking with Piñata apples, not only for the intense sweet and tart flavours, but also because they are grown by dedicated family farmers right here in the Northwest. I’m delighted to partner with Stemilt and showcase Piñata apple on the menu at my restaurants,” she said.
Burke is featuring several new dishes at her restaurants this winter that utilise and were inspired by Piñata apples.
“Piñata is among the best snacking apples around, and also a proven performer in the kitchen. We’re excited to partner with such a talented and well-known chef like Ericka Burke to bring Piñata apples to Seattle foodies in new ways this season,” said Stemilt marketing director Roger Pepperl.
