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Stennes Brothers discuss the harvest. Ready & Ripe, Sweet Washington Cherries! Picking Next Week! "I just wanted to compliment you on the last order of cherries I received from you. They were the best cherries I've ever eaten. They were huge, meaty, and sweet. I didn't spot a single--not one--blemish in the whole batch. Thank you!" -- Maura "The best cherries ever, delivered to your door." -- Bon Appetit Magazine "Our food editors are wild for the Bing cherries grown ... in Washington State. Shipped right after being picked, each red globe is firm, juicy, and bursting with sweet flavor." -- Gourmet Magazine For more information - click here! |
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 Early Robin CherriesThis is why we love Washington and its cherries! Early Robin Cherries are early ripening Rainier-like Cherries. They are very low acid, so they taste very sweet. With its characteristic cream-colored flesh, Early Robin Cherries are a new variety, and farmers will not pick them until the sugar brix (a measure of how sweet the cherry is) reaches17. But, some wait until they reach 20 brix. That is one of the reasons they are so amazingly delicious -- and addictive. We love this cherry best! Shop now for Early Robins! |
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 Fresh Sweet Washington Rainier Cherries!!!The Rainier Cherry is the sweetest of all the sweet cherries. With its characteristic cream-colored flesh, Rainier Cherry farmers will not pick them until the sugar brix (a measure of how sweet the cherry is) reach at least 17. That is one of the reason they are so memorable -- and addictive. The Rainier is a cross between a Bing and a Van -- two sweet-red varieties. Created by Harold Fogle in 1952, who, at the time, directed the cherry breeding program at the Washington State University. And, boy, are we happy that Harold did what he did. We love this cherry best! Shop now for Sweet Rainier Cherries |
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The Lapin Cherry! So Good, always specialThe Lapins Cherry, is a big, beautiful, dark red, sweet cherry. Lapins are some of the largest, juiciest cherries that grow on trees. They're great for snacking, and so big that one cherry is a mouthful! Kevin Stennes, of Stennes Family Farms, says Lapins are his favorite of all the cherries. And he should know.... Although Bings are the more well-known sweet eating cherry, some of us here at ChefShop.com prefer the Lapin - you'll have to try them for yourself! The crunchiness and juiciness just won our hearts . . . and our stomachs. We love this cherry best! Order very very Soon Fabulous Lapin Cherries! |
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Sweet Washington Bing CherriesBing Cherries are the most popular variety of sweet cherry. The taste of that mahogany red flesh is a signature summer experience in Washington State. Washington produces some of the finest cherries, apples and pears in the world, but most of that fruit is picked early - before the fruit is actually ripe, because it needs to travel by truck or train across the country to reach your supermarkets. We stress, as with all our fresh foods, that they are as close to just-picked as possible and, in the case of the cherries, you must pick them when they are ready and not a moment before! And then it's a race against the clock to consume them as fast as possible! We love this cherry best! "When I tasted the Bing cherries from ... [ChefShop.com], I thought I had died and gone to Heaven." --Marian Burros, The New York Times Shop now for Bing Sweet Washington Cherries |
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 Sweet Sweetheart tarter CherriesA brilliant red, Sweethearts are a fairly new sweet cherry developed in British Columbia. A large, bright red fruit that matures often five to ten days after Lapins, the Sweethearts have great flavor with a nice hint of tart on the finish to balance the sweetness. Their unique taste is a spectacular finale for the summer cherry season. The slight tartness makes them the best of the bunch for baking, as they lend that slight "sour" cherry flavor to pies, breads and my favorite recipe: cherry clafouti. We love this cherry best! Order your Sweet Sweetheart tarter Cherries |
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 A Quintet of CherriesAll five cherry varieties - for a total of 23 pounds of cherries. This product qualifies for The Gift Fruit Certificate, 2016 Harvest. Can't choose? Choose them all! We love all the cherries! Shop now for Cherries!! |
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 Willowood Farm Peregion BeanThe Peregion bean is a small but beautiful heirloom bean from Oregon. Found growing wild in a hedgegrow, the beans are a mix of solid mocha and chocolate swirled beans. Firm with a nutty flavor, Peregion beans are good in soups, baked and just an all around all purpose bean that keeps its swirled markings when cooked. Native Oregon beans! Shop now! |
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 Sour Sweet VinegarThe versatility of this elixir will expand the repertoire of every level of cook. This excellent vinegar has a rich, complex flavor - try sipping a bit from a spoon. While the nose combines fruity with pleasantly sharp, the flavor is rich, mellow and winey. Katz Agrodolce Zinfandel. Use this anytime you'd use red wine vinegar. For a simple salad dressing, add just a drizzle of olive oil, along with salt and pepper. You'll find you'll need less oil with the balanced acidity in AgroDolce than in your regular dressing recipe. It's great for sauteing, stir fries and marinades, or try it in our Sautéed Apples, Onions and Mushrooms. Shop now for a vinegar meant for the kitchen!! |
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No matter which tuna is your favorite or your back up or your salad or your tunafish, you can't have too many in the pantry! Sacred sea is my total fave for Tunafish salad! So stock up in time for the next heat wave!  Asian Fusion Class
Chef Pam has a catalogue of amazing recipes that include some classic and not-so-classic asian ingredients -- like Yuzu Kosho, classically fermented Shoyu, light soy sauce, wood smoked shoyu, tamarand paste, coconut milk, and more. Pam hasn't finished deciding what she is going to make, but from past recipes and cooking classes, I have a feeling it's going to be AMAZING! Menu includes: Yuzu Kosho Tuna Wonton Crisps, Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup), Lemongrass Sriracha Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches, Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish, and Edamame Soba Noodle Salad with Miso Yuzo dressing. Wednesday June 15th Class Thursday June 16th Class ======================== Store Hours! Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10 to 5 Wednesday, Thursday 10 to 6 Saturday 10 to 5 Easy Parking, big lot. Click here to see the map. Come and taste (almost) anything you want! ChefShop.com 1425 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119 206-286-9988 |
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Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns Recipe It's very simple and really just one way to do it right. Tuna & Beans Recipe Fast, easy and traditional -- a perfect quick fix. Hardy and healthy, and perfect for a summer picnic or after skiing the slopes. Best to use European tuna as it is moister and packed in olive oil. White Chocolate Sauce Recipe Crazy simple, patience is important for success. But when you are done, you are happy! |
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