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If you want a holiday cocktail that looks festive and tastes even better, this oneโs your new signature sip. Bright red, cherry-forward, and served in a martini glass with fresh cherries on top - itโs the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel instantly celebratory. ๐๐ธโจ
๐ Crimson Cherry Martini๐
Bold color, big flavor, effortless holiday magic.
Ingredients:
๐ 1.5 oz cherry juice or tart cherry concentrate
๐ฅ 2 oz vodka
๐ 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
๐ฏ 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
โ๏ธ Ice
๐ Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add cherry juice, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup to a shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake until icy cold.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with fresh cherries on a cocktail pick.
Red, refreshing, and perfectly festive - the ultimate holiday martini. ๐โจ
If you want a holiday cocktail that looks festive and tastes even better, this oneโs your new signature sip. Bright red, cherry-forward, and served in a martini glass with fresh cherries on top - itโs the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel instantly celebratory. ๐๐ธโจ
๐ Crimson Cherry Martini๐
Bold color, big flavor, effortless holiday magic.
Ingredients:
๐ 1.5 oz cherry juice or tart cherry concentrate
๐ฅ 2 oz vodka
๐ 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
๐ฏ 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
โ๏ธ Ice
๐ Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add cherry juice, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup to a shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake until icy cold.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with fresh cherries on a cocktail pick.
Red, refreshing, and perfectly festive - the ultimate holiday martini. ๐โจ
Itโs time to dig into that freezer. ๐โ๏ธ
If youโve been saving frozen cherries for โthe right moment,โ this is it - holiday season is the perfect excuse to turn them into a rich, ruby-red cherry simple syrup.
Use it in cocktails, mocktails, sodas, pancakes, oatmeal, desserts... anything that needs a little extra festive flair. Itโs quick, delicious, and instantly transforms your holiday creations.
Itโs time to dig into that freezer. ๐โ๏ธ
If youโve been saving frozen cherries for โthe right moment,โ this is it - holiday season is the perfect excuse to turn them into a rich, ruby-red cherry simple syrup.
Use it in cocktails, mocktails, sodas, pancakes, oatmeal, desserts... anything that needs a little extra festive flair. Itโs quick, delicious, and instantly transforms your holiday creations.
Fact or Fiction:
โCooking cherries eliminates their health benefits.โ ๐๐ฅ
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Fiction!
While heat can reduce certain nutrients in some foods, cherries hold onto many of their biggest benefits even after cooking. Their antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols remain present in baked, roasted, and simmered dishes - meaning cherry pies, sauces, compotes, and crisps are still delivering measurable goodness.
In fact, some studies show that cooking can make certain antioxidant compounds more available to the body. So go ahead and enjoy those warm winter cherry recipes without worry - the flavor isnโt the only thing youโre getting. ๐โจ
Save this for your next myth-busting moment in the kitchen.
Fact or Fiction:
โCooking cherries eliminates their health benefits.โ ๐๐ฅ
.
.
.
.
Fiction!
While heat can reduce certain nutrients in some foods, cherries hold onto many of their biggest benefits even after cooking. Their antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols remain present in baked, roasted, and simmered dishes - meaning cherry pies, sauces, compotes, and crisps are still delivering measurable goodness.
In fact, some studies show that cooking can make certain antioxidant compounds more available to the body. So go ahead and enjoy those warm winter cherry recipes without worry - the flavor isnโt the only thing youโre getting. ๐โจ
Save this for your next myth-busting moment in the kitchen.
Holiday sides that steal the show are officially in their era. This roasted butternut squash with cherries is sweet, savory, crunchy, and downright irresistible. Perfect for December dinners, potlucks, and those โI need something easy but impressiveโ moments. Save this for your holiday table.
๐ Butternut Squash with Cherries ๐ฝ๏ธ
Serves a crowd, disappears fast.
Ingredients:
๐ 1 butternut squash, skin removed and cubed
๐ซ 2 tbsp olive oil
๐ 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
๐ฐ 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
๐ 1 tbsp maple syrup
๐ง 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Spread cubed squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
2. Pull the tray out and sprinkle chopped dried cherries and hazelnuts on top.
3. Drizzle with maple syrup, toss everything together, and roast another 15 minutes.
4. Finish with crumbled feta and serve warm.
Notes
Double it if youโve got a full house.
Share this with someone whoโs hosting this year or save it for your holiday lineup. ๐โจ
Holiday sides that steal the show are officially in their era. This roasted butternut squash with cherries is sweet, savory, crunchy, and downright irresistible. Perfect for December dinners, potlucks, and those โI need something easy but impressiveโ moments. Save this for your holiday table.
๐ Butternut Squash with Cherries ๐ฝ๏ธ
Serves a crowd, disappears fast.
Ingredients:
๐ 1 butternut squash, skin removed and cubed
๐ซ 2 tbsp olive oil
๐ 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
๐ฐ 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
๐ 1 tbsp maple syrup
๐ง 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Spread cubed squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
2. Pull the tray out and sprinkle chopped dried cherries and hazelnuts on top.
3. Drizzle with maple syrup, toss everything together, and roast another 15 minutes.
4. Finish with crumbled feta and serve warm.
Notes
Double it if youโve got a full house.
Share this with someone whoโs hosting this year or save it for your holiday lineup. ๐โจ
Today (and every day), weโre feeling extra thankful. ๐๐งก
From the hardworking growers who bring our cherries to life, to the fans, foodies, and families who make them part of their favorite moments - thank you.
Youโre the reason cherry season is more than just a harvest - itโs a celebration of connection, care, and the simple joy of sharing something sweet.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, delicious, and cherry-filled Thanksgiving. ๐ฆโจ
Today (and every day), weโre feeling extra thankful. ๐๐งก
From the hardworking growers who bring our cherries to life, to the fans, foodies, and families who make them part of their favorite moments - thank you.
Youโre the reason cherry season is more than just a harvest - itโs a celebration of connection, care, and the simple joy of sharing something sweet.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, delicious, and cherry-filled Thanksgiving. ๐ฆโจ
Wait - donโt panic. ๐ฆ You still have time to make something amazing for Thanksgiving.
Grab those frozen cherries hiding in your freezer and turn them into the easiest (and prettiest) side dish on the table: Cherry Cranberry Sauce. ๐โจ
Sweet, tart, and perfectly festive - itโs the kind of shortcut that tastes like you planned it all week. ๐
Wait - donโt panic. ๐ฆ You still have time to make something amazing for Thanksgiving.
Grab those frozen cherries hiding in your freezer and turn them into the easiest (and prettiest) side dish on the table: Cherry Cranberry Sauce. ๐โจ
Sweet, tart, and perfectly festive - itโs the kind of shortcut that tastes like you planned it all week. ๐
Looking for a gift that says I thought of you without spending hours at the mall? ๐๐
Here are 5 fun DIY gift ideas for the cherry lover in your life (aka the person who always picks the cherry dessert first):
1๏ธโฃ Cherry Cross-Stitch Art
Find a cute cherry pattern online, grab some red and green thread, and make a tiny framed cross-stitch - itโs giving cozy cottagecore meets wholesome grandma vibes. ๐งต๐
2๏ธโฃ Homemade Cherry Jam
Use frozen or preserved Northwest cherries and gift in mini jars with a cute handwritten label - bonus points if you tie it with twine and a cinnamon stick.
3๏ธโฃ Cherry-Infused Sugar or Salt
Blend dried cherries with sugar (for baking) or flaky sea salt (for cocktails and snacks). Itโs colorful, sweet, and totally unexpected.
4๏ธโฃ Cherry Scented Candle
Grab a candle-making kit and add cherry fragrance oil - or melt and re-pour an old candle into a new jar with a fresh label.
5๏ธโฃ โCherry on Topโ Gift Basket
Fill a basket with cherry treats - chocolate-covered cherries, jam, preserves, dried cherries, and a mini recipe card for cherry scones. ๐งบโจ
These gifts are thoughtful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to make anyone smile (especially if that someone isโฆ you ๐)
Looking for a gift that says I thought of you without spending hours at the mall? ๐๐
Here are 5 fun DIY gift ideas for the cherry lover in your life (aka the person who always picks the cherry dessert first):
1๏ธโฃ Cherry Cross-Stitch Art
Find a cute cherry pattern online, grab some red and green thread, and make a tiny framed cross-stitch - itโs giving cozy cottagecore meets wholesome grandma vibes. ๐งต๐
2๏ธโฃ Homemade Cherry Jam
Use frozen or preserved Northwest cherries and gift in mini jars with a cute handwritten label - bonus points if you tie it with twine and a cinnamon stick.
3๏ธโฃ Cherry-Infused Sugar or Salt
Blend dried cherries with sugar (for baking) or flaky sea salt (for cocktails and snacks). Itโs colorful, sweet, and totally unexpected.
4๏ธโฃ Cherry Scented Candle
Grab a candle-making kit and add cherry fragrance oil - or melt and re-pour an old candle into a new jar with a fresh label.
5๏ธโฃ โCherry on Topโ Gift Basket
Fill a basket with cherry treats - chocolate-covered cherries, jam, preserves, dried cherries, and a mini recipe card for cherry scones. ๐งบโจ
These gifts are thoughtful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to make anyone smile (especially if that someone isโฆ you ๐)
This Cherry Almond Skillet Cake deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table. ๐๐
Itโs buttery, nutty, and bursting with juicy Northwest cherriesโฆ baked right in a cast iron skillet for that golden, rustic edge everyone fights over. Perfect for your family dinner, Friendsgiving, or honestly, just a cozy afternoon treat.
Hereโs the recipe - youโre going to want to save this for next week. ๐
๐ Cherry Almond Skillet Cake
Serves: 12 | Cook Time: 42 minutes | Course: Dessert
Ingredients:
๐ฅฃ 2 cups all-purpose flour
๐ฌ 1ยฝ cups granulated sugar
๐ง 2 tsp baking powder
๐ฅ 1ยฝ tsp baking soda
๐ง 1 tsp salt
๐ฅ 3 eggs
๐ซ ยพ cup vegetable or canola oil
๐ฅ 1ยฝ cups milk
๐ฐ 1ยฝ tsp almond extract
๐ 1 lb fresh Northwest cherries, pitted
๐ฐ 1 cup sliced almonds
Optional Glaze:
๐ฅ โ
cup powdered sugar
๐ฅ 1 tbsp milk
๐ฐ ยฝ tsp almond extract
Instructions:
๐น Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet and line the bottom with parchment paper.
๐น In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
๐น Mix in eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract until just combined.
๐น Pour batter into skillet and arrange cherries on top.
๐น Bake 42 minutes, or until the middle is set and the top is golden.
๐น Let cool completely.
๐น For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Top with sliced almonds and admire your masterpiece. โจ
Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to impress every guest at your table. ๐
This Cherry Almond Skillet Cake deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table. ๐๐
Itโs buttery, nutty, and bursting with juicy Northwest cherriesโฆ baked right in a cast iron skillet for that golden, rustic edge everyone fights over. Perfect for your family dinner, Friendsgiving, or honestly, just a cozy afternoon treat.
Hereโs the recipe - youโre going to want to save this for next week. ๐
๐ Cherry Almond Skillet Cake
Serves: 12 | Cook Time: 42 minutes | Course: Dessert
Ingredients:
๐ฅฃ 2 cups all-purpose flour
๐ฌ 1ยฝ cups granulated sugar
๐ง 2 tsp baking powder
๐ฅ 1ยฝ tsp baking soda
๐ง 1 tsp salt
๐ฅ 3 eggs
๐ซ ยพ cup vegetable or canola oil
๐ฅ 1ยฝ cups milk
๐ฐ 1ยฝ tsp almond extract
๐ 1 lb fresh Northwest cherries, pitted
๐ฐ 1 cup sliced almonds
Optional Glaze:
๐ฅ โ
cup powdered sugar
๐ฅ 1 tbsp milk
๐ฐ ยฝ tsp almond extract
Instructions:
๐น Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet and line the bottom with parchment paper.
๐น In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
๐น Mix in eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract until just combined.
๐น Pour batter into skillet and arrange cherries on top.
๐น Bake 42 minutes, or until the middle is set and the top is golden.
๐น Let cool completely.
๐น For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Top with sliced almonds and admire your masterpiece. โจ
Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to impress every guest at your table. ๐