Summer is made for fruity deserts. And ideally not the kind that you have to slave for hours in the kitchen over a hot stove or oven! If this is your ‘cup of tea’, look no further. Meet: Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Creamsicles
Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Cherry Ice Cream made with fresh cherries is one of the best indulgences of an Okanagan summer! For those of you wanting the ‘real deal’, this ice cream will do the trick. You simply can’t go wrong!
Cherry Pop Tarts
Homemade Cherry Pop Tarts are a fun take on a childhood classic featuring a flaky crust and a homemade cherry filling (perk of living in the Okanagan). Store bought can’t begin to compare…trust me! Enjoy this recipe before cherry season is gone!
Okanagan Cherry Oat Bars
I’ve been on a bar kick lately (not to be confused with a ‘barre’ kick… which would be a marginally more sensible choice lol!) and since it happens to coincide with cherry season here in the Okanagan… cherry bars it is! These bars leverage the natural sweetness of the local cherries that are literally falling…
Our Favourite Cherry Recipes
It is finally cherry season! My cherry tree is FULL of ripe, juicy cherries that are literally falling off the tree, so I wanted to round up all our favourite cherry recipes to share with you!
Cherry Amaretto Smoothie
A taste of summer to start your day! This Cherry Amaretto Smoothie is so refreshing. It tastes like a fancy dessert in disguise!
Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola
The Okanagan – in granola form! This addictive Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola is a mix of oats, dark chocolate, dried cherries, coconut and crunchy almonds. Enjoy solo, with a splash of milk, or over your morning yogurt. This also makes a beautiful gift packaged up in a jar with a ribbon!
Okanagan Cherry Almond Shortcakes
We partnered with our friends at Fable to create the most amazing blush pink tableware, and after many months of hard work, we are so excited to share it with you! Here is an exclusive recipe that you will LOVE that looks so pretty served on these plates – a sure fire way to wow…
Cherry Kale Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Cherry season is HERE, and we’re busy celebrating like it’s nobody’s business. And by celebrating, I mean eating our weight in cherries! Starting with this healthy Cherry Kale Salad with a Honey Lime Vinaigrette that is pure Okanagan perfection.