“Elegant. Simple. Fantastic.”
“Let me first say that I have never written a website review. After tasting your products I had to. If I could sum up your line in three words my statement is -elegant. simple. fantastic. We love them. I couldn’t even tell you which I love most. I have found an excuse to eat at least one of your products on something at each meal. This morning I had multigrain toast with the Sweet Apple Blush. Perfect.”
-Cheryl Ward
Great Barrington, MA 9-09-2009“Tortured Orchard is an unbelievable product…”
“Tortured Orchard is an unbelievable product. It’s so versatile, and for something so delicious, you’d think it would be high in calories, fat, sugar, but you could have knocked me over with a feather upon reading the nutritional stats! my roommate and i love the stuff so much that i bought her an entire case of it for her birthday–with ulterior motives to share, mind you–and she went through an entire jar of sweet apple blush within the first day just spreading it on toast!
Within the first week, we’d used at least 1/4 of the case. one night i made a chicken dish that was amazing. i simply dredged chicken tenderloin pieces in flour, salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes, and sauteed them in a little olive oil mixed with more hot pepper flakes. i set them aside to cool. then i put a jar of the spiced pineapple zinger in a saute pan and heated to a simmer. i sliced the chicken into bite-sized pieces and tossed them in. the spiced pineapple zinger has large chunks of fruit in it that really round out the dish. after i had cooked the chicken in the sauce for about 5-10 minutes (depending on how big the pieces you use are), i added two tablespoons of the garlic balsamic drizzle and then cooked it for another 2-5 minutes. the combination of the spicy, fruity, and tart was absolutely phenomenal. i got rave reviews from both my roommate and our friend that happened to be lucky enough to be over when i was cooking!
I highly recommend this product to absolutely everybody. there’s a favorite flavor for everyone–and multiple for many–and they also make fantastic gifts (my roommate was beyond thrilled!). thanks for making such a phenomenal product!”
–A. F. Bello
Boston, MA 9-12-2009
“I used every single Tortured Orchard product and loved them all… my favorite was the Lemon Ginger…I made a great chicken salad with this mix. I added grilled chicken, celery, onion,salt, pepper, paprika, andof course the Lemon Ginger Twist. Everyone absolutely loved the recipe. The Garlic Balsamic and Spiced Pinapple were used to marinade beef kabobs with veggies….placed on the grill and all the boys ate them up within minutes. The sweet apple blush I used to top some homemade poundcake. After the spread I placed freshcut apples on top. This was also a hit! Thanks so much for these fantastic products! I will definitely be purchasing more of your products in the near future.”
–Cerrissa M. Low
Washington, DC 9-14-2009
“The TO Products made my Dinner Party Easy. Literally, Just open the jar and change containers and people will think you are a God. We picked it up at the Butcher expecting to use them for marinade but once we got home and TASTED them we decided a different route.
We put a tsp. of the Sweet Apple Blush ontop of Cheddar Cheese Crustini and the Pineapple Zinger out with Naan. So easy and so delicious. Totally recommend these products.”
–Jason Lane
Concord, MA 9-14-2009
“We eat your products on everything.
Since we tasted them last fall we have been addicted.”
“We eat your products on everything. Since we tasted them last fall we have been addicted. Even our Grandchildren (they are 3 and 5) have a favorite! Keep up the Good work.”
Celia Conrad
Lenox, MA 9-16-2009
“It was lovely to meet you at your Russo’s demo. We have really enjoyed the Garlic Balsamic on practically everything in the house! We’ve cut up apples and used it as a dipping sauce as well as having used it on our lamb chops. Absolutely delicious. We quickly discovered that we must always have a backup jar handy.”
–Tracey P. Witherword
Watertown, MA 9-19-2009
“I eat a jar of the Garlic Balsamic a week. No Joke.”
–T. Damon
Hyde Park, NY 9-19-2009
“So pleased to see that you FINALLY have a comments section. We love your products. After having tried the Pineapple Zinger and getting addicted to that (thank you very much) we have steadily been trying your other condiments. The versatility your products have is so refreshing. I love that there seem to be endless possibilities to what we can cook. The other night my Husband marinaded beef tenderloin pieces in the Lemon Ginger Twist and Grilled them with White rice. It was so delicious. Do you have a mailing list alerting your fans to new products? If so, could you add us to it?”
–Sam Croton
Wilton, CT 9-19-2009
“Pleased to meet you at the Brooklyn Fare demo. We have since bought a jar of the Pineapple Zinger each week. We are hooked.”
–Liam
Brooklyn, NY 9-22-2009
”My kids LOVE the Sweet Apple Blush. We bought it because we loved the label! Do you sell in Manhattan – or do we just need to order directly from your website?” (Amanda says: all you have to do is order through the site!)
–Cynthia Greene
New York, NY 9-26-2009
“During the holidays last year we received a gift basket with your product line in it. Without a doubt your products outshined the rest of the goodies. Pleased to have something in the fridge we don’t have to be careful with the amount that we eat!”
–S. P. Tate
Boston, MA 9-29-2009
“The Garlic was bought to a dinner party of ours. We put it out last minute with some cold Jumbo Shrimp. I don’t think it was on the table for 10 minutes before the jar was empty. We had to run to the store to get 3 more jars!”
–Ben Forester
Brooklyn, NY 10-02-2009
“WE LOVE to use the Sweet Apple on a Turkey Sandwich. Grain bread toasted, grainy mustard on one side of the toasted bread, piled high with turkey breast then a huge dollop of the Sweet Apple Blush and then close the sandwich. It always satisfying.”
–Shayna Ebert
Greenfield, MA 10-06-2009
“Great to meet you at Savenor’s yesterday. I really did enjoy all my tastes. I thought you’d like to know We ate half the jar of the Sweet Apple before it even made it onto the Brie. I’m sure I’ll be picking up another jar before the end of the weekend.”
–Susan Kelsey
Boston, MA 10-08-2009
”A few months ago We were given a 4-pack of your products. We travel a lot and they were recommended to us because they are “fast and easy” to use. This morning (believe it or not) is the first opportunity we have had to try them. After I came in from walking my pups through the leaves the feeling of fall came over me and I made a big batch of oatmeal and topped it with your Sweet Apple Blush and crushed walnuts. I have never tasted anything so good in my life. I swear, never. Fast and easy, true, but insanely decadent and delicious more so true. Even my wife who loathes oatmeal ate a heaping portion. Perhaps tomorrow I’ll try the same thing with the Lemon Ginger. Trust me you have a fan and we are very much looking forward to trying the rest of our gift set.”
–Roger Thomas
Scarsdale, NY 10-12-2009
“We made the recipe for Garlic Balsamic chicken wings this weekend. We were skeptical with how they would go over because we are so used to making the typical hot wings so we made a platter of each. Your recipe was a hit- our company didn’t even look at the hot wings. So I think the garlic wings will be the new thing for football.”
–Ted Milky
Yonkers, NY 10-12-2009
“We felt very spoiled to have all four jars at once
and savored each spoonful we have eaten.”
“A Berkshire County gift basket of sorts was given to us upon purchasing our new home in Otis and we were delighted to find that nestled in the basket was a jar of each of your products. We have been fans since our first discovery of it last winter in Williamstown. We felt very spoiled to have all four jars at once and savored each spoonful we have eaten. We recommend your products often and can’t wait to see what you ladies do next.”
–Elizabeth Shapiro
Otis, MA 10-15-2009
“After reading your blurb on Dailycandy.com this morning I went to Russo’s after work and picked up some of your product. The Lemon Ginger was AWESOME on Salmon.”
–Rachel Zee
Boston, MA 10-16-2009
“A girl in my office recommended your Sweet Apple Blush to me for a quick baked brie idea and it was fantastic. It made having to make an appetizer really simple and yummy. Then I read about you this afternoon on dailycandy and felt a little sad that my secret was out, but in a good way. Thanks!”
–Amanda Clifford
Jamaica Plain, MA 10-16-2009
“I made crabcake sliders with the Hot Pineapple for football yesterday. They were awesome. You want the recipe for your website?”
–Dylan Cohen
Medford, MA 10-19-2009
“These sauces are unbeleivable! they make any dinner so amazingly delicious and SO EASY! Every time I use these, I get so many compliments from my guests and MY FAMILY. I really love them all but my favorite is the Lemon, with the Pineapple in close second. But that is probably because I also use these on my toast – which I highly recommend- an everyday treat. SO YUM!”
-Jane Monohan
Cape Elizabeth, ME 10-23-2009
“On a fall outing to Mass. I stopped at Berkshire Bakery and sampled the Garlic Balsamic Drizzle on a slice of bread. I was hooked instantly! I enjoy it with crackers and cheese and sliced apples. Can’t wait to try your other products!”
-Lynn J.
Torrington, CT 11-09-2009
Hello -
We tasted your products this past Saturday at The Nejaimes Wine Cellar anniversary tasting in Lenox, MA.
We bought about 8 jars, 4 for us and 4 as gifts. FYI, our jars disappeared already- and we will be keeping the gifts for ourselves. They are too just too good to share. Thank you for a refreshing delicious products.L.V.W.K.
Mr. Lawrence Klein
New York, NY 11-11-2009
” WE ARE IN LOVE WITH YOUR SPICED PINEAPPLE ZINGER. we have found that it makes the perfect dip. Its really good mixed with cream cheese.”
Thomas Lincoln
South Egremont, MA 11-19-2009“We got two of your sauces for Christmas this year as some stocking stuffers. We are really enjoying the Garlic Balsamic meats and cheeses. Even our picky eater in the family is eating it. ”
- Milo Garnett
Williamstown, MA 12-13-2009“Bought your sauce at Yankee Candle. Your recipe for the Garlic Balsamic Chicken Wings is dead on. Wicked good.”
-Chris Tobenski
Deerfield, MA 12-22-2009“We had a wine and cheese holiday party not too long ago and somebody brought us your Sweet Apple Blush. It paired so beautifully with our tasting selection, since our party we’ve seen at least one of your products at each social gathering we’ve been to since.
Jamie Reich
Alexandria, VA 12-27-2009“Your name first off is awesome. We bought your Lemon Ginger Twist and Hot Pineapple when we were at the Bakery in Housatonic, MA. The first day we had it, I think we ate both loaves of bread we came home with. We eat the sauces on just about everything. They are both so great on chicken and fish too.”
-Rebecca Meiser
Armonk, NY 1-06-2010“Picked up a bottle of your Sweet Apple Blush at Common Crow in Gloucester upon recommendation that it was the best thing since sliced bread. I conquer, it is. You traveled a ways to get it to us here, but it’s great to have it, and we can’t wait to eat it on pork chops.”
- Todd Chester
Gloucester, MA 1-14-2010“So nice to meet you at Russell’s this weekend. We love going to their market in the Summer it was great to meet new vendors at their winter market. Your products are exceptionally delicious we are really enjoying the Spiced Pineapple while our 4 and 9 year old are both enjoying the Sweet Apple Blush immensely, so I’m sure the jars will be gone by next Saturday and we’ll be seeing you again soon!”
-Marcia Rheiner
Wayland, MA 1-18-2010“The young lady at your stall this past weekend was charming. Your Garlic Balsamic Drizzle is quite possibly the finest Balsamic sauce I have ever had and we’ve been eating it as if there is no tomorrow. I’m sure ill see you this weekend at Russells I doubt our jar will make it until Saturday.”
-Samuel Horowitz
Natick, MA 1-21-2010“I told you we would write you a message. We have been using the Spiced Pineapple on little sandwiches with ham, cheese, turkey and mustard. If you haven’t tried that combo it’s a must!”
-Nick Clarren
Wayland, MA 1-29-2010“My boyfriend made me pancakes with your Sweet Apple Blush, fresh whipped cream and cinnamon for Valentines Day. I have eaten that exact breakfast 4 days this week it’s so goooood.”
-Rachel Corby
Great Barrington, MA 2-21-2010
” I rarely stop for taste tests for some reason I said yes this time and I am glad that I did. I now have three jars of sauces in my cart for purchase. These are simply perfected and outstanding!!!” +
- Candice Kjellson+
Charlotte, VT 03-03-2010
” WE LOVE YOUR PRODUCTS. I wish I could tell that we had a favorite- but alas, we love them all. We have added you as a regular staple when we go to Russo’s, and even just sent some to our friends in NYC in their New England care package.”
- Betsy Myer
Watertown, MA 03-17-2010
” As you probably know we order your products about once a month, and we love them. It’s disappointing to us that we can’t just get them at our Whole Foods. We have asked since you seem to meet all of their criteria, but perhaps it’s because you are not quite local enough? Regardless, we wanted to share a recipe we have been using. We have been dredging Tilapia in your Lemon Ginger Twist, THEN seasoned flour (with salt and pepper) and then lightly frying it. The flavor that your product imparts is sensational. We will continue to order until we get them here. We love them. ”
- Rachel Baumann
New York, NY 03-22-2010
” Happy to see your products have finally arrived in Hudson. They make everything taste better”
- Jack and Carolyn Smith
Hudson, NY 3/28/2010
” We were visiting our friends in the Berkshires and we went on a little local tour of sorts and came across a bakery that was showcasing your products with their breads. What a perfect pair. We literally stood there and sampled everything that was out for about a half an hour and of course when we left we had each purchased one of each kind of your sauces as well as about four loaves of bread! Your products made our mouths water and we also want to say kudos for providing your recipe suggestion sheet. There were ideas on there that we would never think of, and they were much appreciated.”
- Elaine Townsend
Stamford, CT 04-02-2010
” Your company is the first company I am ever writing a review for. After tasting your Hot Pineapple Zinger I felt compelled. We tried your products at a friends dinner party. She had whipped it into her cream cheese and had it out as a spread. I instantly thought that it was so delicious that my husband (who has type 2 diabtetes) would not be able to eat it because we watch his sugar, but when we read the back of your jar we couldn’t believe how low in sugar it is. It is so delicious, and we are so thankful that your products are healthful. We have since tried all of your products and have been more than pleased with all of them. Do you have any other products or just the four?”
- Cecil J. Stedman
New York, NY 04-11-2010
“Your recipe for the Garlic Balsamic Wings is awesome. We really had a nice change from regular playoff food. Really great.”
- Steven Levinson
Albany, NY 04-26-2010
” Do you sell your products in Hoboken, NJ? They would be prefect for this area. I don’t mind buying them online but seriously they would be perfect for dinner parties, school events, soccor snacks etc. We seriously went through no joke, probably a case this winter when we were in The Berkshires skiing this winter. We were addicts. LOVE THEM. Even the ones I didn’t think I would like, I love. So good.”
-Carlie Freidman
Hoboken, NJ 05-09-2010
” We recently were visiting friends at their home in Egremont, and could not find your store. However we did have the pleasure of tasting a few of your products when we visited a local bread bakery. Do you sell anywhere in Darien, CT? You should try the Darien Cheese Shop if you’re not already carried there.”
-Oliver and Susanna Cromwell
Darien, CT 05-29-2010
” My wife loves to post comments on the internet. I have to say that like many of the other commenters you have, this is my first comment ever written – I hope you feel honored. I like to eat plain things. No sauces, no condiments, no nothing. My wife made for dinner Monday Night Pork Loin stuffed with your Apple Blush product. I was informed that that’s what dinner was, and if I didn’t eat it I could have take out or eggs. Those are my usual “go-to options” when caught in a picky eater predicament. Strapped for options I gave in and I ate what was served. I really really enjoyed myself. I really enjoyed dinner. I really enjoyed the Apple Blush. Because of the positive response to the Apple Blush we have purchased the Garlic Drizzle. I am now looking forward to whatever is served with, mixed in or beside it. Be proud. Good work. You have a convert.”
-Richard Bliss
Liberty, NY 06-03-2010
” Since having purchased your Pineapple product at the Summer Market at Russells we have been eating it each afternoon as a snack with our lemonade and iced tea. It is delicious, it is refreshing, we are loving it. ”
- B. Lentille
Natick, MA 07-09-2010
” We created a new Panini in our house with your Apple Blush spread. Fresh roasted Turkey Breast, Left over stuffing, and Sweet Apple Blush, melted together with Cheddar Cheese. – the official Thanksgiving in July Panini. It is delicious. If you have not already tried this recipe definitely give it a whirl.”
- Rachel Mather
Sag Harbor, NY 07-24-2010
“We bought a bottle of Tortured Orchard’s Golden Sauce at the farmer’s market in Springfield, MA last night. While there are many sauces on the market that are too rich and overly sweet, the Golden Sauce is perfectly balanced. The mustard sauce is lightly sweetened, tangy, with just enough heat and seasoning. Last night we used it for the first time, pouring it over roasted potatoes. The potatoes were hot enough to caramelize the sauce and give them a nice crust. I also mixed a little bit (maybe a tablespoon or two) into some vegan mayo that was used in our vegan chicken-patty sandwiches. Delicious. We’ll definitely be using this sauce a lot, both as a stand-alone dressing and as an addition to our already developed recipes. Thank you!”
-Andy and Michele Dowd
Springfield, MA 7/12/2011
“Hi there!
Don’t usually do this, because I have triplets and I have more things to do than there is time, BUT I bought your Garlic Balsamic Drizzle at the F.P. farmers market. Tonight I put it on chicken, stuck it in aluminum foil on the grill and it was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
Hopefully, I will be back next week to try the lemon ginger…in case I don’t have the time to get over there, I just wanted you to know you get 2 thumbs up- make that 10. 
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- Jess Wolfe
Springfield, MA 07-14-2011
“Hi There Tortured Orchard. We had ordered your products online on a friend from Massachusetts recommendation as an idea to try for our forth of July bbq crowd. I have to say, I don’t know which we enjoyed most. We opened the Golden Sauce and we used it on our steak sandwiches and I think that jar of Garlic lasted ten minutes and the Spicey Pineapple raisin one maybe lasted ten minutes after that! I quickly hid the Soft Apple and Lemon for later use, but everything was delicious and you should be sold in New Jersey!”
- Tammy Genovia
Summit, NJ 07-16-2011