I think cherries are the quintessential Summer fruit. Oh I suppose you could put in an argument for watermelon but when I was young and had no responsibilities Summer was strolling out into the backyard and climbing the ever present ladder up into the cherry tree and picking a colander full. A quick rinse with the garden hose and I was ready to lay in the hammock and read my latest Nancy Drew book until it got too hot and sticky to stay out there.
We had the most prolific cherry tree. I would pick and eat so many each day that I would swear off them for all eternity or until the next morning when I would climb back up the ladder. And if our tree slacked off on production then we would always wander across the street to the Flaherty's house where all the dreamy Flaherty brothers lived (there may have been an older sister too but she didn't hold the same thrall over me as the boys did). They had a big trampoline in their backyard and a huge cherry tree of their own. If you asked politely Mrs. Flaherty would allow you to jump on the trampoline and pick her cherries.
I kind of got the impression she was used to girls knocking on her door with the subterfuge of trampoline jumping. All the while ignoring the craning of necks to look around her, in case there was a boy sprawled out in her living room.
One of Rick's coworkers gave him a big basket of cherries yesterday. While we would be content to just eat them straight out of the basket I decided to try my hand at cherry muffins. I was hoping I could use my little bundt cake pans but the batter is a little too rustic for the bundt shape to really come through. I will say they smell fabulous. Lovely fresh cherry muffins.
I just don't think you could do that with watermelon.
Hey Kiddo!
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits along with apricots. Thanks for the nostalgic trip. My grandparents had a giant fig tree and I loved to eat them – the figs, I mean…
If you’re up to it, don’t forget about the Sacramento Antique Faire this Sunday! And I meant to let you know that if you get there around 4:00 or 5:00 in the AM, you can just wander in without paying 🙂
Pesky Patti
Yummmm, your muffin look delicious!!! And very moist too!! I’m not that crazy about cherries but I must say I would definitely try your muffins ~ xxoo, Dawn
I love cherries too!! I love your picture, so cute. The muffins sound great, I may give it a try next time I get some cherries. Don’t you just love this time of year when all the goodies we’ve missed since last summer come into season?
If possible, I’d love to hear your muffin recipe. My daughter and I looove cherries, and I think she would enjoy cherry muffins!! Love the teacup shot!
Cherries arr so expensive here and they are my favourite summer fruit..much more so than strawberris which never seem to taste of anything now. Although the muffins look amazing I would nevr make them with cherries..they would be gon before I’d made the batter! Lovely blog. Duck egg blue and cream are my favourite combination .
I love cherries! Last night I made a cherry salsa of sorts and put it over some grilled tilapia. At first I thought the recipe to be a bit odd,but decided to give it a try. Very tasty. Next thing I want to make with cherries, before they leave the markets, it a French dessert called clafoutis(sp?) It’s a custard with cherries in it. Traditionally you have to leave the pits in it so that they impart an almond flavor.
I love your summer time story too,makes me almost look forward to summer. The first photo is so beautiful!!!
Fantastic photo Andrea! Your bread looks lovely! Hey, it’s almost time for Watermelon Margarittas again!
Oh, oh, oh. Eating fresh food that is locally grown and in season is one of the finest things in life. The muffins and the fresh cherries look so good.
Where I live a nice, ice cold slice of watermelon this time of year just can’t be beat….however, I can almost smell your cherry muffins just by looking at the photo, so, can I have both? I do enjoy your posts! Pat at birdnestontheground