Daily Apple grew out of Lesley Stoyan’s long-standing interest in fitness and health matters. After years of teaching exercise and yoga, illness required her to investigate new ways of eating – macrobiotic, organic, local – and her passion as a “foodie” pushed her to develop recipes that were both wholesome and delicious. She founded Daily Apple in 2006 to promote “fresh living,” with an initial focus on producing artisan foods. Daily Apple’s baked goods and savouries were sold at Toronto markets and food emporiums until the end of 2009. Lesley is currently writing a cookbook based on Daily Apple favourites. She divides her time between cooking classes, wellness workshops and Daily Apple’s newest venture, AppleTree Markets.

Partner Chris Trussell joined Daily Apple in 2007. He is a professional singer, actor, children’s athletics coach, and self-taught chef. He brings this dynamism to Daily Apple programs, manages AppleTree Markets, and is an integral part of new recipe creation for Daily Apple’s forthcoming cookbook.

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