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July 10, 2019 Newsletter

2019-08-01T17:41:52+00:00

Mid-Season Cherry Forecast As mid-July approaches, Chelan Fresh is at the peak of our cherry harvest. With some of our largest producing orchards situated in the northern part of Central Washington and at higher elevations, our cherry orchards hit their peak both in both volume and fruit size. According to Sales Manager Tim Evans, “We continue to pick some of the best eating, and larger than normal cherries as we move into mid-July. Our fruit continues to peak on 9.5 row and larger and the summer weather to date has been slightly cooler, creating one of the best eating cherry crops in recent memory. US [...]

July 10, 2019 Newsletter2019-08-01T17:41:52+00:00

Orondo Ruby® Cherry Milkshake

2019-07-10T23:15:21+00:00

Fresh Orondo Ruby® cherries are excellent when blended into a classic vanilla milkshake. Our easy-peasy recipe can be thrown together in 5 minutes. If you want to make milkshakes for a crowd, just multiply the recipe by the number of milkshakes needed. The only limit is the size of your blender!  To make our adorable sprinkle straws, dip the ends of your straws in some melted white chocolate, then roll in colorful sprinkles until chocolate is completely coated. Place on a wire cooling rack and allow to set. Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 1 milkshake INGREDIENTS   Milkshake  1 cup vanilla ice cream*  1/2 cup Orondo Ruby® cherries, pitted and [...]

Orondo Ruby® Cherry Milkshake2019-07-10T23:15:21+00:00

Crunchy cherry cucumber cups

2019-07-10T23:19:55+00:00

Our refreshing cherry cucumber cups are perfect for summer entertaining. They’ll easily accompany fancy drinks or kick off a backyard barbecue. Simple to make, these light nibbles will be a hit with both kiddies and adults. Just double or triple the recipe if making enough to feed a crowd.   Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 8-10 cucumber cups  INGREDIENTS  Cherry cucumber cups  2 large cucumbers, peeled (optional), and cut into 2-inch rounds  1 1/2 Orondo Ruby® cherries, stemmed, pitted and diced small  1 small green pepper, emptied and diced finely  1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Handful of chives, minced Handful of fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 [...]

Crunchy cherry cucumber cups2019-07-10T23:19:55+00:00

The cherry on top: Why are cherries so healthy?

2019-06-28T19:08:57+00:00

Cherries are one of the most popular fruits in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. They’re naturally sweet, come in a variety of attractive colors and are portable to boot. The seasonality of cherries only adds to their appeal… absence makes the heart grow fonder! Cherries are very nutritious and are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals.  They also have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may help with symptoms of conditions like arthritis and gout.  Here is a snapshot of the nutrition packed into every cherry:  Vitamin C: powerful antioxidant known for fighting free radicals and protecting the body against infectious agents  Potassium: supports heart health and [...]

The cherry on top: Why are cherries so healthy?2019-06-28T19:08:57+00:00

June 27, 2019 Newsletter

2019-08-01T17:47:01+00:00

The Best is Yet to Come! The 2019 cherry season continues to create excitement and opportunities for promotion of Washington Sweet and Rainier cherries. According to Marketing Director Mac Riggan, “While August will provide some smaller promotable volumes of Dark Sweet cherries, retailers would be well advised to focus their largest promotional activity on July volumes to capture dollars lost on the short  California crop and the now compressing Washington crop.”  “Club varieties like Orondo Ruby® and the Wild Sweet cherry are only available in late June through early July so capture the additional ‘wow!’ factor while these unique, but limited volume cherries last.” “Post 4th of July ad promotion will [...]

June 27, 2019 Newsletter2019-08-01T17:47:01+00:00

Our best recipes for baking with cherries

2019-06-20T02:52:03+00:00

Cherries are a classic baking fruit, and for good reason. They’re versatile and compatible with so many different flavors. Try different varieties of cherry and see which ones you prefer baking with! Tips for baking with cherries: Learn how to pit cherries, it’s a useful skill that will come in very handy Cherries are seasonal; buy them when they’re plentiful and freeze them for use the rest of the year Here are our favorite baking recipes featuring cherries: Cherry cheesecake swirl brownies Is there anything better than chocolate and cherries? These original brownies are dotted with fresh cherries and feature [...]

Our best recipes for baking with cherries2019-06-20T02:52:03+00:00

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones

2019-06-14T18:14:25+00:00

Dust off your best china and set out the doilies, it’s tea time! These fresh cherry almond scones are perfect served with your favorite oolong or black tea. The cherries offer a gorgeous pop of color and add moisture to the scones.  Too hot for tea? Marry the scones with our cherry basil hibiscus iced tea instead! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 8 scones  INGREDIENTS   2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for sprinkling [...]

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones2019-06-14T18:14:25+00:00

June 13, 2019 Newsletter

2019-06-13T14:13:23+00:00

Quick Start to Washington Cherry Season And so it begins, the long anticipated start to the 2019 Chelan Fresh cherry season. This year the cherry season will begin quickly and continue with strong availability throughout late June into early August. Tim Evans, Sales Director for Chelan Fresh, states, “We are excited about the size and quality of our crop this year. We feel retailers and consumers alike will appreciate the good color, larger size and firm profile of our Chelan Fresh cherries. Red cherries and Rainier cherries will hit peak supply in time for large July 4th retail displays.” Evans also adds “Our projected [...]

June 13, 2019 Newsletter2019-06-13T14:13:23+00:00

Cherry Balsamic Glaze

2019-07-11T23:40:14+00:00

The perfect glaze for chicken breast using Cherries for Chelan Fresh! Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 4 boneless chicken breast 2 teaspoons olive oil - divided 2 shallots, chopped finely 1 large garlic clove, minced 1⁄3 cup dry red wine (shiraz or zinfandel) 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar ½ tablespoon sugar 1 cup frozen dark cherries, thawed Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS To make the chicken: Preheat oven to 425. Pat chicken dry and rub skin with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes before reducing heat to 400 and continuing to roast for 10-20 minutes longer – [...]

Cherry Balsamic Glaze2019-07-11T23:40:14+00:00

Cherry Basil Quinoa

2019-07-11T23:40:05+00:00

This is a gluten free recipe the whole family will love using Lake Chelan Cherries from Chelan Fresh to give it a sweet and savory taste. This recipe is: Gluten free, whole grain  Yield: 4-6 servings INGREDIENTS Dressing 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ¼ teaspoon of white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon of honey 1 small garlic clove 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Quinoa ¾ cup quinoa 1 ¼ cups water 2 cups sweet red cherries, pitted and torn into halves 1/3 cup diced celery ½ cup [...]

Cherry Basil Quinoa2019-07-11T23:40:05+00:00

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