National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #28

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #28

This is it!  The last fact!

The Seaquist family LOVES cherries – that’s a fact!  🙂

Remember to come to Seaquist Orchards Farm Market in friendly Door County Wisconsin!  We open for the 2013 season on May 15, 2013, – but you can order online at http://www.seaquistorchards.com – any day, any time!

We hope you have enjoyed these cherry facts.  Keep your eyes peeled for other interesting info here at http://www.seaquistorchardesfarmmarket.wordpress.com

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #27

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #27

You may have read some of these facts previously on this blog, – but one of them is really worth repeating.

Which one?  The cherry pie filling one, in particular!

•Cherry pie filling is the number one pie filling sold in the US.

•Tart cherries contain 19 times the of beta carotene of blueberries and strawberries.

•They are also rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E and also provide potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and fiber.

•Tart cherries are one of the few known food sources of melatonin. Melatonin is an antioxidant that helps regulate our circadian rhythms and natural sleep patterns.

•A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that tart cherries ranked 14 in the top 50 foods for highest antioxidant content per serving size—surpassing red wine, prunes, dark chocolate and orange juice. (from http://www.wherefoodcomesfrom.com)

 

 

Remember, – you can order cherry pie filling year round at http://www.seaquistorchards.com.  Seaquist Orchards Farm Market will open its doors for the 2013 season on May 15, 2013.  The snow will have all melted by then, and you will be able to come on in and purchase pie filling right off the shelves.  We are busy making filling right now at Seaquist Canning.  If you are in the area, you are welcome to watch our products being made, all winter long, at our new production facility, in Door County Wisconsin.

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #26

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #26

If you lined up all of the Seaquist cherry trees north to south, how far would they extend?  Well – this may not be an actual fact, – but we think it’s pretty close.  They would extend down towards southern Illinois!!!

But – we still do have a few cherries up here in Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin at Seaquist Orchards Farm Market.  Order online at http://www.seaquistorchards.com, and Tom will ship them to you just as quickly as you can say, “Cherries!”

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #25

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #25

It’s another delicious recipe!

You will love this – and there is a bit of history behind it too!

Remember, – you can order cherries online at http://www.seaquistorchards.com, from Seaquist Orchards Farm Market in wintery Door County Wisconsin!

The Best Ever Cherry Hamentashen

(Now you are wondering perhaps, – “What are Hamentashen?”  There was a man in the Bible named Haman.  If you know the story of Esther, – you may recognize that name!  If you’d like to know more, it’s a fascinating story, found in the book of Esther, in the Bible.  These Hamentashen are a delicious treat served during Purim, a Jewish holiday.)

Yields:  2-3 dozen

Ingredients:

3/4 cup margarine, softened (not tub margarine)

3/4 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (I often just use a squirt of lemon juice)

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 drop water

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

sugar, for sprinkling

2 1/4 cups flour

Directions:

1 Cream margarine in mixer bowl.

2 Add sugar and beat till fluffy.

3 Beat in egg, lemon peel, and vanilla.

4 Add in flour and salt.

5 Beat in water a few drops at a time until dough starts to come away from sides of bowl.

6 Place dough in a 2-quart size bag and form into a flat disk.

7 Refrigerate for a minimum of 2-3 hours and maximum of 2-3 days.

8 Roll out dough flat about an 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

9 Using a round cookie cutter or the top of a cup, cut out circles.

10 Spoon 2 cherries and a little bit of filling onto the dough circles.

11 To fold into the shape of a hamentashen (a triangle) use both thumbs and the two first fingers on each hand.

12 Slide two fingers from left hand under left side and two fingers from right hand under right side and two thumbs under the bottom of circle.

13 Bring all fingers (with dough) together to form a triangle and try to pinch close.

14 Repeat this process with remaining circles and dough.

15 Place on a cookie sheet lined with baking paper.

16 Sprinkle a small amount of sugar on top of each one.

17 Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or just starting to turn pale golden.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/the-best-ever-cherry-hamentashen-55454?oc=linkback

 

 

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #24

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #24

Cherry pitters!  Cherry pitters have been around for many years.  Check out the photo on our Facebook page – that’s a really old one!  This Push Button Cherry Pitter is the one we sell at Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, in Door County Wisconsin.  We think it’s the best one out there!  You can order one at http://www.seaquistorchards.com.  Why not get one in honor of National Cherry Month?

Tomorrow – we’ll have another recipe for you!

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #23

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #23

Please laugh at this……..  🙂

Knock Knock


Who’s there ?


Cherry !


Cherry who ?


Cherry oh, see you later !

 (from http://www.jokebhudda.com)

We’ll see you in the spring, – Seaquist Orchards Farm Market will open in sunny Door County, Wisconsin on May 15, 2013.  Until then, you can find delicious cherry products at http://www.seaquistorchards.com

Cherry Oh!

 

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #22

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #22

Although George Washington was indeed very fond of cherries, and cherry pies, which incidentally, he did not eat with wooden teeth, he did not chop down that cherry tree. (from http://www.thequestingfeast.com)

For generations, American school children hung classrooms with red-paper hatchets and cherries to honor the first President on his February 22 birthday. Through all those years, kids were told George Washington couldn’t tell a lie and when asked by his father Augustine who had “barked” a cherry tree, the six-year old confessed that he did it with his little hatchet and he admitted it because he “could not tell a lie.” Then, it wasn’t long before we were told that, like Santa Claus, it was just a well-intentioned myth. (from http://www.Carlanthonyonline.com)

We will likely never know the whole story about George and cherries, – but you CAN know that we are running a special at Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, in Door County, Wisconsin –  right now – on dried cherries!  Order at http://www.seaquistorchards.com.

 

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #21

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #21

This nutritional info will help you to…..

Cherries
Serving Size (73g)
Amounts Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 50
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A	4%
Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	2%
Iron	2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

As you can see, – cherries are so very good for you!  We have a special running right now on dried cherries at Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, in a snowy Door County, Wisconsin.  You may want to pick up a few packages at http://www.seaquistorchards.com!

National Cherry Month “Interesting Cherry Fact” #20

Here’s an idea of something to do with all those leftover cherry pits!

For centuries cherry pit cushions have been used in Switzerland as both a massage and heating cushion. Cherry pits are the ideal natural substance for retaining heat or cold without synthetics. A well-dried cherry pit can easily absorb heat or cold and release it very slowly.

Cherry pits inside cotton velour make a great natural heating pad or cooling pad. Used as a heating cushion, it maintains a temperature that is superior to that of a water filled hot water bottle. Heat in the microwave or freeze in freezer. Great for menstrual cramping, pregnancy pains, after birth pains, lower back discomfort; freeze to use cold on minor injuries.

You know that we will have plenty of cherry pits during cherry season at Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin.  Check us out online at http://www.seaquistorchards.com!

National Cherry Month will be ending soon!

National Cherry Month will be ending soon!

Seaquist Orchards Farm Market is all about cherries, – and we want you to be too!  In honor of National Cherry Month, we are offering free shipping on orders of dried cherries!  2 oz, 8 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., milk chocolate covered, dark chocolate covered – you will find all of your options online, at www.seaquistorchards.com

There is only one catch – the order must consist of dried cherries only – but it CAN include any combination of plain or chocolate, and whatever sizes you choose.  This is a good chance to stock up on the Super Fruit!  Please order quickly, – this offer ends on February 28! You will have to enter promo code- CHERRIES in order to receive free shipping.  We appreciate your business!