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Dad loves cherries: delicious ideas for a Father’s Day treat

2018-09-25T21:07:37+00:00

Lucky for dads around the country, Father’s Day falls right during cherry season!  This Sunday, treat your pops to a special cherry-filled treat. Not only is this highly seasonal fruit bursting with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s also wonderfully flavorful and versatile.    We’ve rounded up some of our best recipes to help you say  “I love you dad” in the tastiest possible way. Cherry vanilla and ginger float  This grown-up version of an ice cream float uses trendy kombucha to give sweet Washington cherries a ginger kick.   Source: Chelan Fresh  Lemon poppy seed pancakes with cherry compote  Soft and fluffy lemony pancakes offer the perfect backdrop for our sweet homemade cherry compote. [...]

Dad loves cherries: delicious ideas for a Father’s Day treat2018-09-25T21:07:37+00:00

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float

2018-10-11T02:23:22+00:00

There is a wellness movement happening, and no doubt everyone has tried the fermented drink kombucha by now. It is on the “good for you” list and it’s turning up everywhere you look. So why not try it this summer with some sweet Washington cherries for a grown-up version of an ice cream float? YIELD: 2 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted and halved 3 tablespoons agave, honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 scoops of a good quality vanilla ice cream (or non-dairy ice cream) 1 (16 [...]

Cherry Vanilla and Ginger Float2018-10-11T02:23:22+00:00

Grower Interview – Johnny Griggs

2020-06-05T20:22:38+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 Johnny Griggs from Griggs Orchard in Orondo, Washington.    Chelan Fresh: Hello Johnny thank you for taking time out of your day to chat, I know this is a busy time of year!  John Griggs: No problem, and yes we are busy!  CF: Why don't you start [...]

Grower Interview – Johnny Griggs2020-06-05T20:22:38+00:00

June 10, 2017 Newsletter

2019-03-27T16:57:47+00:00

Cherry Harvest Update Our cherry orchards are getting close, but it will be 10 days or so before we have beautiful, sweet cherries ready for harvest. The availability of our cherries at the start of the Washington season in mid-June will be less than the previous two years. We will see good promotable volumes in early July and all the way through early August. Contact your Chelan Fresh sales representative for more information on having Washington's Finest Mountain Grown cherries as a part of your summer produce program. Orondo Ruby - A Brand New Cherry Blushing With Compliments Chelan Fresh cherry [...]

June 10, 2017 Newsletter2019-03-27T16:57:47+00:00

Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie

2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

Summer is here and so are cherries! This wonderfully healthy fruit is very versatile and can be used a million different ways. This chilled cherry slushie is incredibly simple to make but looks fancy and tastes more complicated than it really is.  This recipe will impress your guests and can be served as a starter or as dessert. Yes, you read that right! YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Chilled Cherry Slushie 2 cups fresh dark red cherries, pitted, plus extra for decoration 2 cups rose wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cornstarch 1 [...]

Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

May 15, 2017 Newsletter

2019-03-27T16:59:14+00:00

Countdown to Cherry Season 2017 When your cherry orchards look like this, it means cherry harvest is about 50 days away! At Chelan Fresh we are known for Quality Mountain Grown fruit but we love to say that our cherries are what makes us famous. The mountains of Central Washington, ample sunshine, cool crisp air and the waters of the might Columbia River comcine for ideal growing conditions. This spring, our cherry bloom is falling at a more normal time, allowing us to start our harvests around the middle of June and continue to have cherries at our higher elevations through [...]

May 15, 2017 Newsletter2019-03-27T16:59:14+00:00

Grower Interview – Steve Stamps

2020-06-05T20:22:43+00:00

Chelan Fresh is proud to represent the growers of Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties in Washington State. In the coming months we will regularly 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 caught up with Steve Stamps and talked about the challenges facing small growers and how altitude can impact the growing season.  Chelan Fresh (CF): Hi Steve! Why don’t you start by telling us what fruit you grow? Steve Stamps (SS): Well, like [...]

Grower Interview – Steve Stamps2020-06-05T20:22:43+00:00

Cherries for breakfast: 10 recipes to start your day right!

2018-09-25T21:35:09+00:00

It’s official: cherry season has arrived! As we speak, market stalls are filling with these dark crimson beads just begging to be brought home and devoured. 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 even shown that they can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis and gout. Oh, and they’re sweet and absolutely delicious!  Get off on the right foot and start your day with some cherries. We’ve rounded up 10 recipes to help you integrate them at breakfast time. Don’t wait too long to try them out; cherries are very [...]

Cherries for breakfast: 10 recipes to start your day right!2018-09-25T21:35:09+00:00

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Cherry Compote

2018-10-11T02:28:42+00:00

These simple apple baskets are a fun Easter project for kids, and they’ll love eating them too (even though they’re healthy!).  YIELD: 2 baskets Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Cherry Compote 2 cups pitted and halved dark red cherries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup sugar 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch, depending on desired consistency 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3 tablespoons oil or melted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla [...]

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Cherry Compote2018-10-11T02:28:42+00:00

Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit Combine to Offer Year-Around Supply of Most Sought-After Apple Varieties

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

May 2, 2017 Total Sales Volume Increases by 47 percent Media Resources CFM Borton Press Release FINAL* Download Photos* Right click on the photos to save. Together, Chelan Fresh suppliers have co-developed and are growing next-generation apple varieties such as the Rockit®, SugarBee®, Red Honeycrisp, KORU® and two red-fleshed apples; as well as the Orondo Ruby® cherry. With the addition of Borton Fruit, Chelan Fresh's total sales volume will increase 47 percent. The Trout label, first marketed in 1923, is well-known around the world. The majority of the new fruit will be marketed under the Trout Label. Chelan Fresh suppliers are [...]

Chelan Fresh and Borton Fruit Combine to Offer Year-Around Supply of Most Sought-After Apple Varieties2019-03-27T17:01:17+00:00

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