I had no idea they were the base for real "maraschino" cherries! They haven't hit my market yet — but I'll be buying more than is responsible when they do...
Lovely piece, Elizabeth. Where I grew up in Germany our house was surrounded by sour cherry fields so I have fond memories of eating sour cherries during the summer months! I hope you've been well. We miss seeing you :)
Europe seems to have a much bigger tradition of using sour cherries in all kinds of things beyond pie! How lovely to be surrounded by cherry trees! We miss seeing everyone too. How is Pretty Kitty?
Love sour cherries! And need that lemon loaf in my life… 🤤
The best!…and the loaf is a nice easy treat 😊
I think that all the time about oysters! And saffron! And so many other "odd" foods.
So many things! 😄
I had no idea they were the base for real "maraschino" cherries! They haven't hit my market yet — but I'll be buying more than is responsible when they do...
The best! And homemade maraschino cherries last forever—well, depending on household consumption 😂
Now I hope to find these at the farmer’s market by the marina! I’ll give this recipe a try. YUM!
A change from clafoutis.
Very true! we always had sour cherries with lots of things... ice cream, yoghurt or quark, sour cherry juice!
Pretty kitty misses you and Richard! She's been on our steps morning and night, holding little summits with our kitties :)
How are you doing and how have you been finding your new place?
Lovely piece, Elizabeth. Where I grew up in Germany our house was surrounded by sour cherry fields so I have fond memories of eating sour cherries during the summer months! I hope you've been well. We miss seeing you :)
Europe seems to have a much bigger tradition of using sour cherries in all kinds of things beyond pie! How lovely to be surrounded by cherry trees! We miss seeing everyone too. How is Pretty Kitty?
I think about it often, especially for the really tough ones, like ousters