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Grower Interview – Harold Peebles

2020-06-05T20:22:30+00:00

Chelan Fresh is proud to represent the growers of Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties in Washington State. Each month we will introduce them to you in our “Meet the Grower” series. Check in regularly with our blog - To The Core - to find out what’s happening in the orchards that produce some of Washington’s Finest Mountain Grown Fruit. This month we are talking with Harold Peebles, of Chelan, Washington. Chelan Fresh: Hello Harold, thank you for taking the time today to have a quick chat during cherry harvest. Let’s start by hearing a little about your orchard. Harold Peebles: Well, we finished up our cherry harvest yesterday so [...]

Grower Interview – Harold Peebles2020-06-05T20:22:30+00:00

Salsa Mexicana

2019-07-11T19:50:05+00:00

This cherry salsa goes together so easy, your guests will think you slaved away all day. When you live in the heart of cherry country you sometimes forget to enjoy the bountiful harvest nature has to offer. But this week Chelan Fresh had the opportunity to pair our world famous Chelan Fresh cherries with the culinary creativity of CheffyK & CA. Their recipes inspire you to step back in the kitchen and do some quick, dicing, chopping and mixing to create amazing appetizers, entrees and desserts from scratch. Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 pounds or about 10 Roma tomatoes 1 large onion, [...]

Salsa Mexicana2019-07-11T19:50:05+00:00

Back-to-school: 10 lunch box-friendly recipes with pears

2018-09-25T20:27:31+00:00

Hard to believe that the new school year is just around the bend. While we’re enjoying the last few weeks of Summer it’s time to get the kids ready and start planning lunch box menus. Pears make a wonderful addition to school lunches. They’re beloved by kids and pack a nutritional punch! They’re high in fiber and a good source of vitamin C and potassium. There are endless ways to add pears to your kids’ lunches. The simplest is to just include a whole and carefully washed pear. Try different pear varieties to discover which ones your children prefer. Another way pears can make their [...]

Back-to-school: 10 lunch box-friendly recipes with pears2018-09-25T20:27:31+00:00

August 7, 2017 Newsletter

2018-09-28T22:22:08+00:00

Promotable Volumes of Cherries Every year in August we wait to see what bounties Mother Nature has to offer us here in the mountains and valleys of Central Washington. This year, large promotable volumes of Cherries are available in August. Our late season cherry crop is peaking on larger, dark burgundy colored fruit that is perfect for consumers enjoying the last few weeks of summer travel, picnics and BBQ’s. Our cherry bags and clam labels give consumers creative ideas for using cherries in pies, smoothies or even freezing cherries to snack on later this fall. Our website offers information on the [...]

August 7, 2017 Newsletter2018-09-28T22:22:08+00:00

Pear and Nutella Toast

2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

Are you a fan of Nutella, the ooey-gooey hazelnut spread? We certainly are! In this simple recipe it adds sweetness and a touch of chocolate to fresh pears and toasted walnuts. Breakfast will never be the same again! YIELD:  4 toasts Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 4 slices of bread, toasted 1/2 cup Nutella spread 1 pear (like d’Anjou or Bartlett), sliced wafer-thin using a mandolin* 1 handful walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped METHOD Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella on each slice of toasted bread. Layer the slices of pear on top of the Nutella. Make sure you evenly [...]

Pear and Nutella Toast2018-10-11T02:22:51+00:00

Super Simple Cherry Almond Muffins

2018-10-11T02:22:59+00:00

Everyone needs some easy recipes for weeknights or to whip up in a flash for a potluck. These muffins are quick to make and are bursting with juicy fresh cherries. A light sugar dusting gives the muffin tops a little extra crunch and sweetness. While baking, the muffins will make your kitchen smell divine! These moist and fluffy little devils are perfect for a snack and will be a welcome addition to any summertime picnic or BBQ. YIELD:  12 muffins Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups white flour 2/3 cup of sugar, plus extra for dusting 3 teaspoons baking [...]

Super Simple Cherry Almond Muffins2018-10-11T02:22:59+00:00

No Bad Days with CheffyK & CA

2018-09-28T16:59:20+00:00

When you live in the heart of cherry country you sometimes forget to enjoy the bountiful harvest nature has to offer. But this week Chelan Fresh had the opportunity to pair our world famous Chelan Fresh cherries with the culinary creativity of CheffyK & CA. Their recipes inspire you to step back in the kitchen and do some quick, dicing, chopping and mixing to create amazing appetizers, entrees and desserts from scratch. Thank you to some of our favorite Registered Dieticians who joined us on the 2017 Chelan Fresh Cherry RD Tour Sylvia Klinger, Judy Barbe, and Dana McLaughlin for hanging in there and [...]

No Bad Days with CheffyK & CA2018-09-28T16:59:20+00:00

Frozen cherry treats: 9 refreshing recipes to cool off this summer

2018-09-25T20:58:18+00:00

Beat the heat with some cherry-spiked recipes to cool off when sun is high. We’ve rounded up recipes to help you use up those summer cherries while lowering the temperature a few degrees. Popsicles, ice creams, frozen yogurt… all the classics are there, as well as some more original treats. There’s a little something for everyone!  Cherry vanilla and ginger float  Vanilla ice cream and dark cherries floating in sparkling ginger kombucha – yum! An original recipe to impress your friends and crank your BBQ up a notch.  Source: Chelan Fresh  Cherry ice cream with chocolate chips  Fresh cherries and chocolate chips come together beautifully [...]

Frozen cherry treats: 9 refreshing recipes to cool off this summer2018-09-25T20:58:18+00:00

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

These cherry cheesecake swirl brownies are a crowd pleaser. Show up at any party with a tray of these beauties and you’re sure to make a splash. Don’t let the fancy swirls fool you – these cherry-filled brownies are very easy to make. Don’t forget to grab one for yourself… they have a habit of vanishing the minute they reach the table! YIELD:  16 brownies Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Brownie batter 1 scant cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup white flour 1 1/2 [...]

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies2018-10-11T02:23:05+00:00

July 1, 2017 Newsletter

2019-03-27T16:56:30+00:00

Cherry Crop Update It's official: cherry season has arrived! As we speak, produce displays, fruit stands and shopping baskets are filling with yellow, blush and dark crimson cherries just begging to be brought home and devoured. And cherries go with the 4th of July like boats go with water. Company picnics, town celebrations and family camping trips all include bowls or recipes filled with Dark Sweet Cherries, Rainier Cherries and our own proprietary Orondo Ruby®. There are many reasons to eat cherries. They're a good source of vitamin C, fiber and potassium, and are celebrated for being rich in antioxidants. Research has [...]

July 1, 2017 Newsletter2019-03-27T16:56:30+00:00

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