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Cherries: Freeze and Store

2020-07-13T15:18:18-07:00

People forget that you can freeze and store cherries simply and easily! 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 those 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. Here are a few tips for freezing cherries. Steps to freeze and store cherries: Purchase extra quantities [...]

Cherries: Freeze and Store2020-07-13T15:18:18-07:00

Rainier Cherry Milkshake

2023-07-11T14:20:48-07:00

Fresh Rainier cherries are excellent when blended into a classic vanilla milkshake. Our easy-peasy recipe can be thrown together in 5 minutes. If you want to make milkshakes for a crowd, just multiply the recipe by the number of milkshakes needed. The only limit is the size of your blender!  To make our adorable sprinkle straws, dip the ends of your straws in some melted white chocolate, then roll in colorful sprinkles until chocolate is completely coated. Place on a wire cooling rack and allow to set. Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 1 milkshake INGREDIENTS   Milkshake  1 cup vanilla ice cream*  1/2 cup Rainier cherries, pitted [...]

Rainier Cherry Milkshake2023-07-11T14:20:48-07:00

Crunchy Cherry Cucumber Cups

2023-07-11T14:21:54-07:00

Our refreshing cherry cucumber cups are perfect for summer entertaining. They’ll easily accompany fancy drinks or kick off a backyard barbecue. Simple to make, these light nibbles will be a hit with both kiddies and adults. Just double or triple the recipe if making enough to feed a crowd.   Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 8-10 cucumber cups  INGREDIENTS  Cherry cucumber cups  2 large cucumbers, peeled (optional), and cut into 2-inch rounds  1 1/2 Rainier cherries, stemmed, pitted and diced small  1 small green pepper, emptied and diced finely  1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Handful of chives, minced Handful of fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 [...]

Crunchy Cherry Cucumber Cups2023-07-11T14:21:54-07:00

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones

2020-07-17T08:57:32-07:00

Dust off your best china and set out the doilies, it’s tea time! These fresh cherry almond scones are perfect served with your favorite oolong or black tea. The cherries offer a gorgeous pop of color and add moisture to the scones.  Too hot for tea? Marry the scones with our cherry basil hibiscus iced tea instead! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD: 8 scones  INGREDIENTS   2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus more for sprinkling [...]

Fresh Cherry Almond Scones2020-07-17T08:57:32-07:00

Cherry and Peach Sangria

2020-08-12T15:38:03-07:00

Summer is here and we’re ready to beat the heat with our light sparkling cherry and peach sangria! There’s nothing more refreshing than a little rosé, fresh seasonal fruit, a touch of bubbles and a sprinkle of mint. Our fun and cheerful drink is simple to make and is sure to wow the crowd at your next backyard barbecue. Like this recipe? Then you’ll love our cherry gin and tonic and cherry basil hibiscus iced tea! Recipe Development and Photography: Williams-Raines YIELD:  6 servings INGREDIENTS   1 bottle (750 ml) Rosé wine  1/3 cup brandy, cherry or peach flavored if available   1/4 cup sugar  Dash of citrus bitters (optional)  [...]

Cherry and Peach Sangria2020-08-12T15:38:03-07:00

Rainier Cherry Gin and Tonic

2023-07-11T14:19:32-07:00

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 Rainier 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 Rainier [...]

Rainier Cherry Gin and Tonic2023-07-11T14:19:32-07:00

Creamy Summer Salad with Rainier Cherries

2023-07-11T14:22:48-07:00

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 Rainier 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 water little [...]

Creamy Summer Salad with Rainier Cherries2023-07-11T14:22:48-07:00

Rainier Cherry Plum Crisp

2023-07-11T14:23:40-07:00

The Rainier cherry has a distinct flavor and the higher level of acid compliments juicy plums perfectly in this easy summer crisp recipe. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream! YIELD: 6-8 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Fruit mixture: 3 cups Rainier cherries, pitted and torn into halves 2 cups ripe plums, pitted and sliced (about 3-4 plums) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Topping: 1 ½ cups oats ½ cup quinoa flakes ¼ cup of sliced almonds, toasted 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted (about 10 large dates) [...]

Rainier Cherry Plum Crisp2023-07-11T14:23:40-07:00

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