Update on Strawberries and Sweet Cherries
Things are finally warming up here! We’ve had rain the past few days, and the sweet corn is beginning to sprout. We have asparagus in the market for one more week, and strawberries are estimated to be in a bit late, because of the previously cool weather. We should have them in the market by […]
New look for the U.S. 31 market
A new face lift for the kitchen down at the 31 market is happening right now. This past week-end people were looking for pies. Because we are in construction the bakery will not be going until mid June. Rose is very excited about the changes and is walking around with a big smile on her […]
Made in Michigan
Michigan tourism is focusing on things “made in Michigan”. What a great idea for Michigan Farmers. Although a trip to the orchard to pick cherries isn’t the high light of my childrens summer it is a special memory for many of our customers. There is a magical feeling walking through the healthy orchards and picking […]
Frozen Cherries
The market has lots of frozen cherries available. Montmorency and Balaton cherries are in 10lb bags. I have small tubs of montmorecy cherries enough for just one pie. Remember my hours are Mon – Fri 9 to 4. For far away customers, we are shipping cherries until the end of March. My experience has been […]
There IS a difference in Dried Cherries!
I had to make a really quick Trail Mix for Scouts with M&M’s, Mixed Nuts, Pretzel sticks, Goldfish and Dried Cherries! Yummy! So quick I love to make it for my dish to pass. Well, I had a friend volunteer to bring the Cherries and they were brown and dried to a pulp. I was […]
Discussion on dried cherries
Yesterday was our high school regional ski meet. The parents put on a big spread for the kids for lunch. I was talking to a mom who brought a broccoli salad with dried cherries in it. She said the recipe called for dried raisins but she liked dried cherries. She felt you get a bigger […]
Apples are almost gone
February 29 is the last day to get apples. We have Ida red and Empire apples. The markets are open Mon-Fri 9-4. Applesauce is still easy and Ida reds or Empire are good choices. Stop in. We have lots of frozen cherries available for that cherry month recipe. Betsy