Stone Fruit

Organic Sweet Cherries

Cherries are often considered the epitome of summer for their superb color and flavor. Sweet dark cherry varieties, like the bing, are dark so red in color they may appear black with a glossy skin.

When choosing the perfect cherry it is important to look for firm flesh and a tightly attached stem. Once the stem is removed cherries quickly over ripen so they are handpicked at the orchard and should not be de-stemmed at home until right before eating.

Organic Rainier Cherries

Rainier cherries are prized for their appearance and taste. Like the traditional sweet cherry they are large, round, and glossy but the coloring is yellow with a red blush on one side from the sun. The Rainier has a very short season ranging from 3-6 weeks and is a native to California and the Northwest.

The Rainier cherry has a distinctive tart or slightly acidic flavor than makes them a unique treat. But, like the sweet dark cherry they are highly perishable so they are best enjoyed quickly and should not be de-stemmed prior to eating.

Organic White Peach

White peaches are identifiable by their color, a pink blush over a white background and sweeter taste than the traditional yellow varieties. A good trick to removing the fuzz found on the flesh is to rub gently with a paper towel.

The sugar content makes peaches a perfect candidate to grill for a quick summer dessert. This simple recipe is to halve and pit the peach then place it on a hot grill. The natural sugars will caramelize creating a crispy, delicious texture while warming the inside.

Organic Yellow Peach

Peaches are the most beloved and well popular of the stone fruits. They range in color from pink-blushed over a white background to gold with a red blush and have a signature fuzzy flesh.

The flavor of a peach can range from very sweet to mildly acidic depending on variety and picking times. Peaches do not increase in sweetness once picked, so it is important to choose peaches that have a strong fragrance indicating the flavor inside. Not only are peaches superior in taste, they are an excellent nutritional source of Vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium.

Organic White Nectarine

White nectarines have a paler yellow to white background and rosy blush than the traditional yellow nectarine although they are the same size and texture. The white nectarine is also sweeter than the yellow varieties. Nectarines are a good source of Potassium, and Vitamins A and C.

Organic Yellow Nectarine

The nectarine is a naturally occurring relative of the peach, giving it the same slightly sweeter, succulent taste. Unlike a peach, the flesh is bright and glossy yellow with a red or orange blush. Nectarines are also slightly smaller in size than peaches.

Nectarines are excellent for cooking or eating out of hand. For recipes like cobblers and pies, use nectarines with a firmer texture so they will hold shape and consistency after cooking.

Organic Apricot

Apricots are the first of the stone fruits available and often have a short growing season. They are a relative of the almond and peach trees giving them a smaller, oblong shape and rich orange slightly fuzzy or velvety flesh. They have an intense flavor similar to a peach but, slightly more acidic. Apricots are not only pretty and tasty, they are a great source of vitamins A and C and Potassium.

Organic Red Plum

Red Plums have are round with a shiny red color that may range from light red to dark garnet. Unlike peaches and apricots, plums do not have a fuzzy flesh but are smooth and should only soften slightly when fully ripened.
The flesh inside is similar to the skin color and the flavor may range from sweet to tart. Plums are a good source of Potassium and a fair source of Vitamins A and E.