Cherry Rhubarb Soup
I’m a market sleuth. Often before I start my shift at Chukar Cherries, I wander Pike Place Market in search of seasonal fruits and veggies and the most succulent spices and specialties. One of my favorite spots to snoop is the produce stands—where recipe ideas pop out of the bins of fresh veggies like peas [...]
About this Author
Alyson Lenhoff is the Assistant Manager at Chukar in Pike Place Market. She is an avid chef, baker, and cherry enthusiast.
Jicama Orange Salad with Tart Cherries
At Chukar we always dry our Bing and Rainier Cherries without sugar. But since Montmorency Tart cherries pack a punch, we offer both a no sugar added tart cherry and a tamer, slightly sweetened version. In general we recommend sweet Columbia River Tarts for baked goods and no sugar added Totally Tarts for sauces, meat dishes, and [...]
Season Fresh Beet Salad
Some can still remember their first bite of beets. Maybe they were in a salad bar, the size of silver dollars with the ruffles of Lay’s Potato Chips and the texture of gelatin. Or perhaps you’re from the South where pickled beets are a traditional favorite. The intense red that stains everything it touches and [...]
