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Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels

2018-10-11T02:35:18+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Honey Crisp apples, or other large, round variety 1 cup of pretzels 1 6oz jar of honey roasted or salted caramel roasted peanuts Simple Concord Caramel Dip METHOD Combine the lemon juice and two cups of water in a mixing bowl. Roughly chop the nuts and put them on a plate, roughly chop or crush the pretzels and put them on a separate plate. Slice the apples crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices, removing the center core with a small round cutter or knife. Discard [...]

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels2018-10-11T02:35:18+00:00

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Summer is my favorite time of year for so many reason; long days, warm evenings and easy breezy meals made with the lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And the salad is queen of the season! I am not talking about the “house” salad of iceberg lettuce and a few sad looking cherry tomatoes, I am talking about bold, complex, nutritious and hearty salads that you can eat every day of the summer and never get bored of. This is such a salad. The first order of business when making a well rounded salad is to make sure you have all [...]

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

A New Spin on Cherry Drying

2018-09-28T17:23:12+00:00

Why cherry growers use helicopters. When it comes to harvesting fruit, orchardists in North Central Washington take their final product very seriously. During the few final weeks of cherry season, it's exceptionally critical to take care of the fruit still on the tree. Ideal cherry forecasts call for blue, clear, sunny skies and warm, dry days. But typical spring and early summer Pacific Northwest weather also brings potential rain to farmers. In years' passed, when the spring rains covered the cherry crops, many orchardists lost their entire crops because of the late-season water damage. Once the cherries start turning red (or have ripened to the [...]

A New Spin on Cherry Drying2018-09-28T17:23:12+00:00

Cherry Bruschetta Topped Goat Cheese Toasts

2019-07-11T19:43:51+00:00

Yield: 8 toasts (4 servings)  INGREDIENTS Topping: 2 cup chopped heirloom tomatoes 1 cup chopped cherries 2 tablespoons basil Toasts: 4 slices bread, cut in half and toasted 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup goat cheese black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salt DIRECTIONS Toss tomatoes with cherries and basil and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese with the goat cheese until well blended. Season with black pepper. To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of cheese on each toast half and top with heaping spoonful of tomato/cherry mixture. Drizzle with olive oil [...]

Cherry Bruschetta Topped Goat Cheese Toasts2019-07-11T19:43:51+00:00

Frozen Cherry Cookie Sandwiches

2018-10-11T02:35:28+00:00

This lightly sweetened frozen cherry puree is made from whole fruits so it makes a refreshing healthy treat on its own. But serve it up between your favorite homemade or store-bought cookie and you have the perfect dessert on hand for hot summer days.  YIELD: 6 sandwiches Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS  16 oz. frozen cherries, sweet dark variety   1 large banana  1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract   2 tablespoons agave syrup  1/4 cup coconut oil, melted   1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved  2 tablespoons cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips  1/4 to 1/2 almond milk  1 dozen cookies, store bought or homemade  METHOD  [...]

Frozen Cherry Cookie Sandwiches2018-10-11T02:35:28+00:00

Pickled Cherries

2018-10-11T02:35:35+00:00

YIELD: one 32 oz. mason jar or two 16 oz. jars Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 cups red wine vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 pound dark red cherries, rinsed and pitted 1 small orange 1 bunch of fresh thyme (about 5-8 sprigs) METHOD With a vegetable peeler, remove the outer peel of the orange in stripes, careful not to get any of the white pith with it. Set aside. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, peppercorns, salt and 2 or 3 stripes of orange peel. Bring [...]

Pickled Cherries2018-10-11T02:35:35+00:00

Cherry Rhubarb Picnic Pies

2018-10-11T02:37:37+00:00

YIELD: 6-8 mini pies (depending on size of cutter) Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Whole Grain Coconut Oil Pie Crust (makes enough for a double crust pie) 1 1/4 cup all purpose white flour 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup of ice water 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup coconut oil, chilled until firm Pie Filling 1 1/2 cup dark red cherries, pitted and diced 1/2 cup rhubarb, diced 3 teaspoons corn starch 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons fresh [...]

Cherry Rhubarb Picnic Pies2018-10-11T02:37:37+00:00

Summer Grain Salad of Farro, Cherries and Baby Arugula

2019-07-11T23:39:08+00:00

Baby arugula packs a nutrition punch with loads of vitamin K in a single serving, not to mention a host of minerals and omegas as well. These greens also have a bold and bitter flavor which makes them a perfect match for sweet summer fruit. Bring this salad to your next picnic or BBQ for a flavor-packed, nutritious dish to share with friends and family. YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups uncooked farro (spelt or wheat berries can substituted) 1 bunch of Josie’s Organics Baby Arugula 1 lb. sweet red cherries, washed, pitted and [...]

Summer Grain Salad of Farro, Cherries and Baby Arugula2019-07-11T23:39:08+00:00

Cherry Basil Hibiscus Tea

2018-10-11T02:37:48+00:00

YIELD: 6 cups Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 6 cups of water 1/4 cup of honey, or more to taste Heaping 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus leaves 16 oz. frozen dark cherries, defrosted 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 2-3 limes Fresh cherries, pitted, for garnish (optional) METHOD Place the defrosted cherries in a bowl and give them a gentle squeeze with your hands, or the back of a spoon, to release some of their juice. Set aside. Combine water and honey in a large sauce pan, bring to a boil. Once the water is [...]

Cherry Basil Hibiscus Tea2018-10-11T02:37:48+00:00

Easter Bunny Pear Salad

2018-10-11T02:37:59+00:00

YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Salad: 2 Bosc or Bartlet pears, peeled, cored and halved 4 cups of water 1 1/3 cup sugar Half of a lemon 2 inch piece of ginger Dried fruits, nuts, or candy of your choice for the bunny face (pictured: dried mango strips for ears, golden raisins for eyes, white chocolate chips for nose and sliced almonds for teeth) 1 (5 oz.) container of cottage cheese 6 cups of a shredded cabbage and carrot mix  Dressing: 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Juice of one [...]

Easter Bunny Pear Salad2018-10-11T02:37:59+00:00

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