Monday, July 13, 2020

Snack Time!

One of my favorite treats this time of year is Rainier cherries. They taste similar to the more common Bing cherries but have a lower acidic content. Rainier cherries are grown in the Pacific Northwest and readily available here from mid-June to mid-July.

According to Washington State Magazine:
"Their skin is thin and sensitive. They’re easily bruised. And their season—six to seven weeks, if we’re lucky—is more fleeting than summer itself. That short harvest time and extreme susceptibility to wind and rain and temperatures either too hot or too cold are just a couple of reasons why Rainier cherries are so special."
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They taste as good as they look!






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20 comments:

  1. Sandra AllenJuly 13, 2020 at 10:51 PM

    When I first saw your photo, I thought I was looking at plums. I guess I think of cherries as only being red in color. I noticed one of them looks bruised. You must not have been gentle enough with that one; either that, or it got its feelings hurt.

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  2. Phil SladeJuly 14, 2020 at 12:14 AM

    I'm a great fan of cherries. I even take sour cherry extract to keep my gout at bay.

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  3. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 14, 2020 at 1:20 AM

    Yum! How delicious they look...and my mouth is watering. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. eileeninmdJuly 14, 2020 at 2:22 AM

    Hello,
    The Rainier cherries looks delicious, I believe I have tried them on one of my trips to Washington. Enjoy your day, have a great week ahead!

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  5. GardenrelishJuly 14, 2020 at 3:11 AM

    Cherries are a favorite treat of my family. I haven't seen the rainier cherries here yet, but we have enjoyed the traditional red or bing cherry once so far this season. Have a great week!

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  6. KlaraJuly 14, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    yummy! they look delicious as I am sure they are. a new sort for me, never heard before.

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  7. NCSueJuly 14, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    Oh they DO look tasty!
    I hope you'll visit us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/07/sunflowers-beauty-on-stem.html and share your photos each week.

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  8. Tanza ErlambangJuly 14, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    I love cherries.....sweet....But, I don't know "Rainier cherries." I'll find its in groceries.

    Have a wonderful day

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  9. AnonymousJuly 14, 2020 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Sandy,
    I love your photography. It always looks so inviting!

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  10. carol l mckennaJuly 14, 2020 at 3:21 PM

    They sound yummy and sweet photo ~ ^_^

    Be Safe, Be Well,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 14, 2020 at 3:59 PM

    oh yes! Whenever I see Rainier cherries I also buy them as they are the sweetest.

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  12. TomJuly 15, 2020 at 4:02 AM

    ...one of the many sweet tastes of the season!

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  13. Little Wandering WrenJuly 15, 2020 at 5:27 AM

    They do look rather more'ish what a shame the season is so short - or maybe that's what makes them so special!

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  14. LeaJuly 15, 2020 at 7:29 AM

    Lovely!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  15. colleenJuly 15, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    I especially love them in Cherry Garcia icecream!

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  16. Yogi♪♪♪July 17, 2020 at 6:59 AM

    I bet they are wonderful. I used to love fruit but the acidic taste bothers me more and more.

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  17. dee NambiarJuly 18, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    They look so pretty! Nice to know about Rainier Cherries.
    Enjoy your healthy snack.

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 20, 2020 at 6:11 PM

    Must go to Farmers Market. Right now. No time to comment ))).

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  19. MelindaJuly 20, 2020 at 11:05 PM

    My husband LOVES rainier cherries! We have a tree in our yard and our haul this year was massive!

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  20. Sharon WagnerJuly 31, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    I wish I had some right now.

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