One of the reasons people drink so much soda pop is for the caffeine, they are addicted to it. They “need” that caffeine to get through their day. So they drink too much of it or the resort to drinking versions containing artificial sweeteners which may not be so good for you either. I enjoy …
Tag Archive: Cherry
Jan
06
Towne Club Michigan Cherry
Last week, I read through a list of brands that were expected to disappear sometime in 2012. This list included things like A&W Restaurants, MySpace, and Kellogg’s Corn Pops. In today’s world these kinds of list are quite common. That is why it is even more amazing to see a brand that is making a …
Jul
21
Balaton Cherries
In the sour cherry world, Montmorency has reigned for a while as king. But there are other sour cherries out there that are looking to give the king a challenge. The Balaton cherry was introduced to the United States by Dr. Amy Iezzoni from Michigan State University. It originated in Hungary. When compared to a …
Jul
21
What are Montmorency Cherries?
When it comes to sour cherries – the Montmorency is the king. It is the most common sour cherry grown in the US. Most of them are grown in Michigan, but also Door County in Wisconsin is known for them. They are named after a valley in France. Their color is a beautiful bright red …
Jul
11
Michigan U-Pick Cherry News (7/11/2011) – Still Great Picking to Be Had
Have you had a chance to get out and pick some cherries yet? I got to pick some at Wasem Fruit Farm this past Friday. The picking was great. A lot of farm from north to south in Michigan are also reporting great picking. Here is some updates from a few of those farms. (1) …
Jul
06
Michigan U-Pick Cherry News (7/6/2011) – Open for Picking
It’s time! Time to pick cherries! Farms across the state of Michigan are open for u-pick. But you need not wait. Some places that don’t have a lot of u-pick trees are already picked out. The picking conditions seem to vary alot and they aren’t just depend on how far north or south a farm …
May
13
New Cherry Republic Store – Ann Arbor, Michigan
While not being the top dog, Michigan ranks as one of the top fruit states in the country. One of the fruits, Michigan is known for is cherries. The National Cherry Festival is in Traverse City and Michigan grows over 3/4 of the tart cherries in the United States. Cherries are great for eating fresh …
May
10
The First Cherries of the Season – Brooks
I am always excited to try the first of any fruit of the season. The first locally grown strawberries, that first peach variety to ripen, and of course the first fresh cherries to arrive in the marketplace. The latter, I got to experience this weekend, when Brooks cherries made their appearance at Plum Market in …
May
09
Sour Cherries Blooming at a Michigan Farm
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year, especially early May in Michigan. The tulips are up, in all the colors of the rainbow. There are bright yellow bushes and bright yellow dandiolions. But what might be the prettiest sight of all is a fruit tree displaying it’s blossoms. This is the first …
May
06
When Does Cherry Season Begin (and End)?
There are some fruits that never disappear from store shelves. Year round you can find apples, oranges, peaches, bananas, etc. However that cannot be said for cherries. Cherries are only available for a limited time during the year. So if you want to enjoy some, it’s important to know when they are in season. To …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
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