What’s What: Peach Cherry Salsa
Nothing is better than peaches and cherries picked at their prime and sold at your local market. But the fresh harvest season is short, and so in Peach Cherry Salsa we’ve attempted to seal in a spicy sauce the intensely fresh flavors of ripe peaches, cherries, and tomatoes. A jar of Chukar’s salsa contains these all [...]
Creative Tips for Using Dried Berries in your Kitchen
Beautiful berries grow on the ”wet” side of Washington. So while our beloved cherry orchards thrive in eastern Washington soils, it is the coastal region we have to thank for our Skagit Valley Strawberries, Puget Sound Blueberries, and North Cove Cranberries. Like dried cherries, dried berries fare well in baked goods. But there are a number of other [...]
Chocolate Cherry Pound Cake
With its rich flavor and elegant form, a pound cake (especially when made in a Bundt pan) is a festive finale for holiday meals. And the best part is you probably have everything you need to make one in your pantry. The beauty of a pound cake is it only takes five ingredients (butter, sugar, [...]
The Chukar Kitchen with Alyson: Black Forest Cake
I was strolling through Pike Place Market on a visit from Southern California last fall, looking for a change of scenery and a new job. While meandering between the fresh flowers and the Chukar Cherries booth, I glanced up to see Chukar’s “now hiring” sign. A job in Pike Place Market? Wow. When I found [...]
