Farmers’ Market Cherries

The Northwest is where the best cherries grow. Our Rainier and Bing are our claim to fame. These cherries are big, bold and beautiful. The texture is meaty and snappy with the perfect amount of sweetness. The best is to eat them just as they are, but combining them with fresh summer herbs is fantastic. Have fun -

Cherries, Basil and Mint Salad

Small handful of cherries per person will be about right. Wash the cherries. Cut the cherry in half and remove the pit.

Add:

One small sweet onion, thinly sliced

A few torn basil and mint leaves

A pinch of crushed chili flakes

Zest of an orange

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil. Season with a great tasting salt such as Fleur de Sel and a few turns of the pepper grinder.