Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries: In the weeks and days leading up to harvest, there is a lot of attention on sampling cherries. Visually checking cherries for size, color, and quality – and tasting them too – is the best way to determine the optimal time to harvest. The day to harvest our cherry trees has come. Our farmers start picking with the rising sun in order to get the cherries off the tree before the heat of the day sets in. Each cherry is hand-picked from the tree! This is done because it’s the best way to avoid bruising, and maintain…
Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries
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Continue ReadingThis cherry cheesecake is the ultimate summer recipe: you don’t have to fire up your oven to make it and it uses delicious cherries! Deliciously easy and bursting with fresh, sweet cherry flavor, this luscious cheesecake is cool, creamy and decadent. Perfect for summer gatherings! Ingredients: 1½ lbs. Sweet Mountain…
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Continue ReadingYou know how lemon seems to go well with raspberry or blueberry? Certain flavors just seem to go together to create a whole new taste treat! That’s true of cherry and lime, and we’re positive this summertime smoothie will be a huge hit. Tangy-sweet, creamy, and satisfying, this healthy smoothie…
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Continue ReadingCherry season is here! Some fruits are available year-round in one form or another, but sweet cherries, alas, are only available during late spring to mid-summer, with their peak happening in early summer. This is a shame, because sweet cherries (like the famous Bing Cherry) are so darn delicious –…
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Continue ReadingInsomnia: it’s a name for a common sleep disorder that can include such symptoms as having trouble falling asleep, having trouble staying asleep, and/or an inability to get restful sleep. Just about everyone experiences insomnia from time to time, and it’s always unpleasant. Insomnia can make it hard to get…
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Continue ReadingAcross the nation, pitmasters from back yards to barbecue competitions have elevated ribs to become one of the most celebrated main dishes in the cooking world. From dry rubbed to slow smoked and everything in between, ribs are a cookout favorite. This sweet and tangy twist adds the complimentary flavor…
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Continue ReadingThe classic Waldorf Salad gets an autumnal twist thanks to crunchy apples, sweet-tart cranberries, and tart cherries. Fruity and delicious, with just a bit of crunch from the almonds, it will be one of the first things to disappear at your holiday potluck. Ingredients: ¼ c. mayonnaise ¼ c. sour…
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Continue ReadingEven the name of these tasty treats sounds sumptuous! Sweet Bing cherries, decadent dark chocolate, a warm and chewy blondie base…this easy-to-make summertime dessert will be the first to disappear at your potluck picnic, so be sure to make plenty. Ingredients: 1 c. Hale Groves Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries, pitted…
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Continue ReadingCool and refreshing and bursting with flavor thanks to fresh summer berries, this oatmeal dish is a great way to start the day! Prepare it the night before to start your day faster and easier. Ingredients: 1-1/3 c. old-fashioned oats ¾ c. fat-free milk ¾ c. reduced-fat plain yogurt ¼…
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Continue ReadingLuscious summer cherries complement the silky-smooth cream cheese filling of these elegant blintzes perfectly. A bright and beautiful brunch entrée or fancy dessert! Ingredients: For the crepes: 1½ c. 2% milk 3 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2/3 c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt For the filling:…