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If you want a holiday cocktail that looks festive and tastes even better, this oneβs your new signature sip. Bright red, cherry-forward, and served in a martini glass with fresh cherries on top - itβs the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel instantly celebratory. ππΈβ¨
π Crimson Cherry Martiniπ
Bold color, big flavor, effortless holiday magic.
Ingredients:
π 1.5 oz cherry juice or tart cherry concentrate
π₯ 2 oz vodka
π 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
π― 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
βοΈ Ice
π 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. πβ¨
If you want a holiday cocktail that looks festive and tastes even better, this oneβs your new signature sip. Bright red, cherry-forward, and served in a martini glass with fresh cherries on top - itβs the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel instantly celebratory. ππΈβ¨
π Crimson Cherry Martiniπ
Bold color, big flavor, effortless holiday magic.
Ingredients:
π 1.5 oz cherry juice or tart cherry concentrate
π₯ 2 oz vodka
π 0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
π― 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
βοΈ Ice
π 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. πβ¨
Itβs time to dig into that freezer. πβοΈ
If youβve been saving frozen cherries for βthe right moment,β 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. Itβs quick, delicious, and instantly transforms your holiday creations.
Itβs time to dig into that freezer. πβοΈ
If youβve been saving frozen cherries for βthe right moment,β 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. Itβs quick, delicious, and instantly transforms your holiday creations.
Fact or Fiction:
βCooking cherries eliminates their health benefits.β ππ₯
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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 isnβt the only thing youβre getting. πβ¨
Save this for your next myth-busting moment in the kitchen.
Fact or Fiction:
βCooking cherries eliminates their health benefits.β ππ₯
.
.
.
.
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 isnβt the only thing youβre getting. πβ¨
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 βI need something easy but impressiveβ moments. Save this for your holiday table.
π Butternut Squash with Cherries π½οΈ
Serves a crowd, disappears fast.
Ingredients:
π 1 butternut squash, skin removed and cubed
π« 2 tbsp olive oil
π 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
π° 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
π 1 tbsp maple syrup
π§ 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 youβve got a full house.
Share this with someone whoβs hosting this year or save it for your holiday lineup. πβ¨
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 βI need something easy but impressiveβ moments. Save this for your holiday table.
π Butternut Squash with Cherries π½οΈ
Serves a crowd, disappears fast.
Ingredients:
π 1 butternut squash, skin removed and cubed
π« 2 tbsp olive oil
π 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
π° 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
π 1 tbsp maple syrup
π§ 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 youβve got a full house.
Share this with someone whoβs hosting this year or save it for your holiday lineup. πβ¨
Today (and every day), weβre feeling extra thankful. ππ§‘
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.
Youβre the reason cherry season is more than just a harvest - itβs 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. π¦β¨
Today (and every day), weβre feeling extra thankful. ππ§‘
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.
Youβre the reason cherry season is more than just a harvest - itβs 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. π¦β¨
Wait - donβt panic. π¦ 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. πβ¨
Sweet, tart, and perfectly festive - itβs the kind of shortcut that tastes like you planned it all week. π
Wait - donβt panic. π¦ 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. πβ¨
Sweet, tart, and perfectly festive - itβs the kind of shortcut that tastes like you planned it all week. π
Looking for a gift that says I thought of you without spending hours at the mall? ππ
Here are 5 fun DIY gift ideas for the cherry lover in your life (aka the person who always picks the cherry dessert first):
1οΈβ£ Cherry Cross-Stitch Art
Find a cute cherry pattern online, grab some red and green thread, and make a tiny framed cross-stitch - itβs giving cozy cottagecore meets wholesome grandma vibes. π§΅π
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ Cherry-Infused Sugar or Salt
Blend dried cherries with sugar (for baking) or flaky sea salt (for cocktails and snacks). Itβs colorful, sweet, and totally unexpected.
4οΈβ£ 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.
5οΈβ£ βCherry on Topβ Gift Basket
Fill a basket with cherry treats - chocolate-covered cherries, jam, preserves, dried cherries, and a mini recipe card for cherry scones. π§Ίβ¨
These gifts are thoughtful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to make anyone smile (especially if that someone isβ¦ you π)
Looking for a gift that says I thought of you without spending hours at the mall? ππ
Here are 5 fun DIY gift ideas for the cherry lover in your life (aka the person who always picks the cherry dessert first):
1οΈβ£ Cherry Cross-Stitch Art
Find a cute cherry pattern online, grab some red and green thread, and make a tiny framed cross-stitch - itβs giving cozy cottagecore meets wholesome grandma vibes. π§΅π
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ Cherry-Infused Sugar or Salt
Blend dried cherries with sugar (for baking) or flaky sea salt (for cocktails and snacks). Itβs colorful, sweet, and totally unexpected.
4οΈβ£ 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.
5οΈβ£ βCherry on Topβ Gift Basket
Fill a basket with cherry treats - chocolate-covered cherries, jam, preserves, dried cherries, and a mini recipe card for cherry scones. π§Ίβ¨
These gifts are thoughtful, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to make anyone smile (especially if that someone isβ¦ you π)
This Cherry Almond Skillet Cake deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table. ππ
Itβs buttery, nutty, and bursting with juicy Northwest cherriesβ¦ 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.
Hereβs the recipe - youβre going to want to save this for next week. π
π Cherry Almond Skillet Cake
Serves: 12 | Cook Time: 42 minutes | Course: Dessert
Ingredients:
π₯£ 2 cups all-purpose flour
π¬ 1Β½ cups granulated sugar
π§ 2 tsp baking powder
π₯ 1Β½ tsp baking soda
π§ 1 tsp salt
π₯ 3 eggs
π« ΒΎ cup vegetable or canola oil
π₯ 1Β½ cups milk
π° 1Β½ tsp almond extract
π 1 lb fresh Northwest cherries, pitted
π° 1 cup sliced almonds
Optional Glaze:
π₯ β
cup powdered sugar
π₯ 1 tbsp milk
π° Β½ tsp almond extract
Instructions:
πΉ Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet and line the bottom with parchment paper.
πΉ In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
πΉ Mix in eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract until just combined.
πΉ Pour batter into skillet and arrange cherries on top.
πΉ Bake 42 minutes, or until the middle is set and the top is golden.
πΉ Let cool completely.
πΉ For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Top with sliced almonds and admire your masterpiece. β¨
Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to impress every guest at your table. π
This Cherry Almond Skillet Cake deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table. ππ
Itβs buttery, nutty, and bursting with juicy Northwest cherriesβ¦ 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.
Hereβs the recipe - youβre going to want to save this for next week. π
π Cherry Almond Skillet Cake
Serves: 12 | Cook Time: 42 minutes | Course: Dessert
Ingredients:
π₯£ 2 cups all-purpose flour
π¬ 1Β½ cups granulated sugar
π§ 2 tsp baking powder
π₯ 1Β½ tsp baking soda
π§ 1 tsp salt
π₯ 3 eggs
π« ΒΎ cup vegetable or canola oil
π₯ 1Β½ cups milk
π° 1Β½ tsp almond extract
π 1 lb fresh Northwest cherries, pitted
π° 1 cup sliced almonds
Optional Glaze:
π₯ β
cup powdered sugar
π₯ 1 tbsp milk
π° Β½ tsp almond extract
Instructions:
πΉ Preheat oven to 350Β°F. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet and line the bottom with parchment paper.
πΉ In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
πΉ Mix in eggs, oil, milk, and almond extract until just combined.
πΉ Pour batter into skillet and arrange cherries on top.
πΉ Bake 42 minutes, or until the middle is set and the top is golden.
πΉ Let cool completely.
πΉ For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, then drizzle over the cooled cake. Top with sliced almonds and admire your masterpiece. β¨
Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to impress every guest at your table. π