It is that time of the year for Rainier Cherries

Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

Got some from my CSA yesterday. Got about 8 lbs of them and half are gone already with just my husband, grandson and myself eating them. They were the plumpest, most delicious I have had so far but I think I say that every year! I got a lot because we are spending the holiday down at the beach and have some friends and family coming. I should have doubled it!

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deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

I look forward to these cherries every year. The season is short, and they are on the pricey side, but such a tasty treat. About $3/lb in Wisconsin.

Bridgegal · ‎03-09-2010

I love them too and have been eating them like crazy. They won't be in season for very long.

Ladybug837 · ‎09-11-2011

I've never tried this type of cherry. Do they taste different than the dark red ones most grocery stores carry?

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

I noticed the stands beside the road selling them yesterday. I need to get some.

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Irshgrl31201 · ‎03-18-2010

Yes, they are pricey. This year I got them for $4.99 a lb from our CSA which is pretty good especially considering they are organic. I saw a supermarket here had them for $1.99 lb which is the cheapest I have ever seen so I stopped by to check them out. They were so tiny, bruised with cuts all over them. I would rather pay what I paid. These were seriously the biggest I have gotten I think. They are the size of large cherry tomatoes.

Enjoy your cherries ladies!

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I've been freezing some cherries (bing) ...pit them first of course. Later, when they are out of season, I can still enjoy them in my yogurt and oatmeal.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

I love Rainier cherries and will happily pay the price for a munch or two before the season is over. But I have to restrict myself to a handful at a time or I have serious issues. Anyone else?

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Moonchilde wrote:
I love Rainier cherries and will happily pay the price for a munch or two before the season is over. But I have to restrict myself to a handful at a time or I have serious issues. Anyone else?

@Moonchilde,

Yes, I get to feelin' like a zephyr if I eat too many,

MomCat · ‎09-12-2010

I am a huge addict of cherries! I just got these today for 1.99 a lb. I always say I want to take the time to pit and freeze them, but I eat them up too fast for that. Not sure how many lbs I need to buy to prevent that. LOL