#seasonalsaturday    Cherries

• Cherries belong to the Rose family.
• 150-200 pounds of tart cherries are produced annually in Michigan which has almost 4 million cherry trees.
• Cherries are known to have a very short fruiting season – areas of North America see these cherries as the first ones to ripen amongst other fruits; therefore the term ‘the cherry condition’ has been derived which means something new.
• Cherries are best paired with herbs like sage, chives, and verbena; dairy products like sweet cream and ricotta cheese; and with meats like pork and beef especially when black pepper is added.