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Cherries: Freeze and Store

2019-08-12T19:11:37+00:00

People forget that you can freeze and store cherries simply and easily! Our farmers have worked hard this season to produce a bountiful cherry crop and Chelan Fresh cherries are readily available for at least one more month! The cherries this season are big and sweeter than ever! Now is the time to buy those cherries and continue to enjoy them immediately or freeze some for later this fall. Contact your Chelan Fresh sales representative to ensure your cherry program lasts well into August. 509-682-4252. Here are a few tips for freezing cherries. Steps to freeze and store cherries: Purchase extra quantities [...]

Cherries: Freeze and Store2019-08-12T19:11:37+00:00

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Red Anjou Pears

2019-08-09T17:49:51+00:00

This sophisticated, sweet and savory dip is great for cocktail parties (not to mention so easy to make!). Red Anjou pears are versatile and can be used like other pear varieties. They have a firm texture that holds its shape well and a great balance of sweet and tart. Pears and goat cheese are a beautiful combination. You’re in for a treat!  Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 6 appetizer-sized portions INGREDIENTS   1/4 cup dried apricots (about 8 apricots), plus extra for garnish  Juice of 1/2 a lemon  3 Red Anjou pears  8 oz goat cheese, at room temperature 4 oz cream [...]

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Red Anjou Pears2019-08-09T17:49:51+00:00

August 1, 2019 Newsletter

2019-08-02T20:15:43+00:00

Late Season Cherry Availability Still Strong August is here, but the northern district of Central Washington Cherry Season continues to produce a very good volume of high-quality cherries. Tim Evans, Sales Director at Chelan Fresh remarked “the cherries that are coming off the tree now eat as well as we can remember and are definitely larger than normal.” These cherries are not just large, but really a jumbo size with the majority of the crop peaking on a 9 row cherry and larger. The Chelan Fresh growers are continuing to produce consistent daily volume for the next 10 days. According to [...]

August 1, 2019 Newsletter2019-08-02T20:15:43+00:00

Summer cherry drinks and bites

2019-07-29T15:48:59+00:00

Welcome to our summer cherry recipes guide! Summer heat means two things: outdoor gatherings and cherry season! Cherries are only around for a few months so make them the star of your next picnic, barbecue or outdoor cocktail party. Cherries are very healthy and can be used to make drinks or refreshing snacks. They are also pair beautifully with cheese (click to access our pairing how-to). To get you started, here are some of our favorite summer cherry recipes: https://chelanfresh.com/how-to-pair-cherries-with-cheese/ Drinks Orondo Ruby® Cherry and Peach Sangria Orondo Ruby® Cherry Gin and Tonic Cherry vanilla and ginger float Cherry basil hibiscus [...]

Summer cherry drinks and bites2019-07-29T15:48:59+00:00

How to pair cherries with cheese

2019-07-15T19:57:00+00:00

Cherries love nothing more than to accompany a beautiful cheeseboard. Their sweetness and juiciness contrast beautifully with many types of cheeses, and their bright hues add a pop of color. There are many ways to enjoy cherries with cheese: raw, pickled, cooked in a jam, tossed in a salad, etc. The possibilities really are endless, so have fun with it.  Here is a guide for which cheeses pair well with cherries: Hard/salty cheeses: Cherries add a healthy dose of freshness to aged and salty cheeses. Try them with aged gouda, cheddar, manchego, pecorino, asiago, or gruyere. Soft/salty cheeses: Say hello to cherries [...]

How to pair cherries with cheese2019-07-15T19:57:00+00:00

Pepper-Crusted Top Sirloin

2019-07-11T19:54:09+00:00

Make your dinner night special add fresh cherries from Lake Chelan to your steak in this yummy pan sauce! Pan sauces are an easy way to make any weeknight dinner special, not to mention delicious! Here, steaks are coated with cracked peppercorns and seared in a hot pan, creating a piquant crust while retaining the juices within.  A simple deglazing and a handful of sweet dried cherries come together to finish these steaks with bold and complex flavor. Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 4 – 6 ounce top sirloin steaks Kosher salt 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ cup [...]

Pepper-Crusted Top Sirloin2019-07-11T19:54:09+00:00

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

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