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Poached Ice Tea Pears

2018-10-11T02:13:21+00:00

This poached ice tea pears recipe makes a wonderfully cool dessert for those hot summer days. After all, what’s more refreshing than ice tea? Our elegant dessert is sure to turn some heads at the dinner table. Poaching pears is easy so don’t worry if you’ve never done it before. Recipe Development & Photos by: Williams-Raines Yield: 2-4 servings Ingredients 4 1/2 cups water 4 tea bags (English Breakfast or other black tea) 1/4 cup sugar 2 firm pears (i.e. Bartlett pears) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Garnishes (i.e. mint, lemon slices, berries, etc.) Cream or vanilla ice cream Instructions 1. Put [...]

Poached Ice Tea Pears2018-10-11T02:13:21+00:00

Pear Cucumber Gazpacho

2018-10-11T02:14:15+00:00

Bartlett pears and cucumber come together in our cooling summertime soup. Cucumber and pear gazpacho can be served as an original starter or sipped on its own as a main. Use our kitchen hack to keep your pear slices from browning before you use them for garnish.   Recipe Development & Photos by: Williams-Raines Yield: 6-8 appetizer servings Ingredients 1 medium honeydew melon, diced small 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced small 1 large Bartlett pear, peeled and diced small 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1-2 tablespoons jalapeno [...]

Pear Cucumber Gazpacho2018-10-11T02:14:15+00:00

Women in Agriculture – Nita Pace

2020-06-05T20:24:12+00:00

Many of the orchards in Chelan valley are a family affair, with women playing a critical role in running smooth operations and growing the business. In our “Women in Agriculture” blog series we sit down with them to discuss their roles and thoughts on the industry. This month we checked in with Nita Pace who works at Chelan Fruit.  Chelan Fresh (CF): Hi Nita and thanks for taking the time to speak with us. Can you please tell us about your role at Chelan Fruit? Nita Pace: Of course! I am a Supervisor for the pear line at Chelan Fruit in Chelan, WA.  CF: How [...]

Women in Agriculture – Nita Pace2020-06-05T20:24:12+00:00

Cool summer recipes with pears, apples, and cherries

2018-09-28T04:47:53+00:00

We’ve been making full use of the gorgeous seasonal produce to create original recipes that are cool and tasty. With only a few weeks of summer left, why not try one of the following recipes?  If you have a hard time getting your hands on fresh cherries, just use frozen! (Check out our tips for storing and freezing cherries)  Cucumber and pear gazpacho We’re in love this cucumber pear gazpacho spiked with honeydew melon. It’s refreshing and absolutely delicious! A real showstopper.  Source: Chelan Fresh  Apple pear fennel salad This crisp and hydrating salad includes two of our favorite fruits: pears and apples! Enjoy as a [...]

Cool summer recipes with pears, apples, and cherries2018-09-28T04:47:53+00:00

July 20, 2018 Newsletter

2018-09-28T21:02:56+00:00

Freeze n' Store Cherries! 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 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. Click here for a few helpful tips on how to freeze and store cherries. Pear Season is Right Around the Corner! Summer is all about cherries, but [...]

July 20, 2018 Newsletter2018-09-28T21:02:56+00:00

Cherries love Tajiín

2018-09-28T14:20:30+00:00

This little bottle of Tajín Seasoning packs a big punch! And when you pair it with our Chelan Fresh cherries it adds a zing, making for a savory and tangy snack all in one bite. Chelan Fresh is all about finding new and innovative ways to pair fresh fruit with other foods and seasonings to help consumers lead a healthier lifestyle. That is why we love our friends at Tajin. Tajin’s number one goal is to help improve the overall consumption of fruits and vegetables from children through adults. The Tajin line of seasonings pairs well with fresh fruits, vegetables and also offers a great [...]

Cherries love Tajiín2018-09-28T14:20:30+00:00

Women in Agriculture – Gwynne Godwin

2020-06-05T20:23:35+00:00

Many of the orchards in Chelan valley are a family affair, with women playing a critical role in running smooth operations and growing the business. In our blog series “Women in Agriculture” we sit down with them to discuss their roles and thoughts on the industry. This month we spoke with Gwynne Godwin of Box Canyon Fruit in the Okanogan Valley. Chelan Fresh (CF):  Hello Gwynne and thanks for speaking with us today. Could you please start by telling us a bit about your orchard? Gwynne Godwin (GG): Sure thing. We have orchards in Tonasket, with a total of 250 acres over numerous plots [...]

Women in Agriculture – Gwynne Godwin2020-06-05T20:23:35+00:00

Orondo Ruby® Cherry Gin and Tonic

2019-01-03T17:27:17+00:00

When the sun gets hot, nothing beats a cherry gin and tonic at cocktail o’clock! This gorgeous drink looks fancy but is actually very simple to make. Make use of seasonal produce by garnishing your gin and tonic with fresh cherries, berries and basil. The syrup can be made with any type of cherry, but Orondo Ruby cherries give this gin and tonic a beautiful pale pink color. Make the syrup ahead of time to give it time to cool. YIELD: 1 cocktail Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Cherry gin and tonic 2 fl. oz gin 1 fl. oz [...]

Orondo Ruby® Cherry Gin and Tonic2019-01-03T17:27:17+00:00

Raw Cherry Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

2020-04-15T15:58:44+00:00

This Cheesecake uses raw cherries straight from Lake Chelan and topped off with a Dark Chocolate Ganache. YUM! Yield: 1 – 9” cake INGREDIENTS Crust: 2 cups raw almonds 2 cups dates, pitted Ganache: 1 ¼ cup dark chocolate pieces 1 cup of full fat coconut milk Filling: 3 cups cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cups fresh cherries, pitted ½ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup agave ½ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS To make the crust – process almonds and dates in food processor [...]

Raw Cherry Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache2020-04-15T15:58:44+00:00

Creamy Summer Salad with Orondo Ruby® Cherries

2019-07-11T18:42:00+00:00

YIELD: 2 mains/4 starters Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS For the dressing 1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)* Juice of half a lemon 1/2 cup water (plus extra if required) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 generous pinch of ground black pepper For the salad 4 cups spring mix or assorted baby greens, packed 2 cups Orondo Ruby cherries, stemmed, halved and pitted 1 medium cucumber, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 4 tablespoons basil, chopped METHOD Start by making the tahini dressing. Put the tahini and lemon juice in small bowl and whisk until combined. Pour in the [...]

Creamy Summer Salad with Orondo Ruby® Cherries2019-07-11T18:42:00+00:00

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