The eldest Boo came home from a friends house yesterday evening huffing and puffing laden down with what looked like a very heavy carrier bag.
I say this in a casual kind of way - as if it's an every day occurrence.
Just trying to get our eldest to carry a dirty sock to the laundry basket is more effort then he can cope with!
More crap - I muttered under my breath as I caught a glimpse of the bag in hand.
'I thought I told you no more swapsies!' mumble, mumble, mumble. 'You're not Noel bleeding Edmond's - don't you know!'
And..........
'You're late' I grumbled at him as he closed the front door.
'But muuummmmmmm' he wailed 'I had to wait'
'My friends mum wanted you to have these' thrusting the carrier bag in my direction.
'My friends mum wanted you to have these' thrusting the carrier bag in my direction.
~ Cue squeal ~
'CHERRIES' I uuummmmmmm, squealed!
A bag full of wonderful, fresh, red ripe cherries. Oh my goodness - you beautiful, beautiful boy.
(Teach me to be one of those nagging parents)
The only tricky part of this story was trying to get the smallest Boo to keep still while I took some pictures. Cherries are her achilles heal!
The colander was quite full though, but she did do a wonderful job - holding, keeping still and not diving into her temptation.
I still had to bribe her with the odd cherry - or two.
Any ideas?
Now they are sat on the side in their beautiful mint green colander winking at me every time I walk past - what to do with them, what to do with them - apart from eat......of course.
Any ideas?
xXx
34 comments:
Honestly I would just eat them. Oh, and pretend they are earrings of course. They are such a treat aren't they? I bought some English cherries this morning for dinner tonight.
How lovely and such a treat! I love them but they make my mouth itch!
I think they'd just be eaten at my house! They wouldn't last long enough to make a decision!
Rachel x
Such cuuuute photos!!!
About the cherries: how about a tart?
Of course, nothing better than eaten fresh!
I agree with all the above - eat fresh, just as they were intended.
June
Ooohhhhhh my days my absolute FAVE. I would have to make a wee crumble but enjoy eating half of em as I make said crumble. How totally wonderful. Enjoy twinks. Loves Ionwen X
I had some extra large cherries at lunch today! I got them in Sainsburys this morning and they really were the most delicious I've ever tasted. May have to just got and get some more, enjoy yours! :)
Cherry pie or cherry clafoutis? If they last that long. I am so jealous as I love cherries.
Cherry Pie!!!! We all love cherry pie!!! xxx
What a wonderful boy! Mine only ever bring me dirty laundry!
If I were you, it would be too late to say eat them, I already would have done so!
Personally, I would just eat them, they look delish!
Vivienne x
they are bad for you. put them in a tupperware box at once, and have them express delivered to me where I will look after them for you!
My father is a cherry grower, so we get quite a few, and
to be honest all I ever do is gobble them up, very quickly! But if you can't manage that cherry jam is very nice, and cherry clafoutis.
If you freeze them with the stones in they keep their colour and are nice in cherry pie or compote in the winter. If you stone them first, they tend to go brown when frozen.
Hope you are going to come over and join my giveaway?
Pomona x
Oh My! They look gorgeous ;O)
You could make cherry jam of course.
Here's a lovely recipe...
http://tarragonnthyme.blogspot.com/2011/06/morello-cherry-jam.html
Nina, my Mum makes the most delicious Cherry Sauce for sweet cold rice pudding...it's divine...I don't know the recipe...but it's scandinavian...I think Scandinavians have LOTS of recipes for cherries...STAMPING with cherries is fun too as a craft!
I hope you'll check next time you "think" there may be "crap" in that bag...lol.
HUGS
Char.x
We have a cherry tree and have been feasting this last week. Should you get tired of eating them unadorned might I suggest clafoutis, beloved in this household, a sort of cherry Yorkshire Pud, what's not to like. And last year I made 23 jars of cherry jam, they were all gone by February, cherry jam is quite the thing with winter porridge.
Now that is a great surprise! We make a cherry pasta with arugula, mascarpone, and pine nuts that is really rather scrumptious. Can't wait to hear what you make with this lovely bunch,
I can't think of anything more delicious than a big cherry pie! Of course, I once pitted a couple of cups, sizzled them in butter, o.j., sugar, and a teeny bit of Gran Marnier, then poured over crepes...delicious.
Whatever you do, I know it'll be special and yummy.
Beautiful! No idea what to make with them as although along with watermelons they look wonderful, I cannot actually bear the taste!!!
Cherry jam, cherry clafoutis, cherry liqueur, oooh so many possibilities. Although, seeing as they are my all time favourite fruit (I would rather eat cherries than chocolate, shock horror!) I would be tempted to keep some aside for munching just as they are. Enjoy. xx
I've been lucky too, my ex-husband brought me that many yesterday. I don't do anything other than wash and eat them, far too precious a taste to mess around with.
Oh wow! These are beautiful photos. The amazing thing is that cherry season finished a month ago here near Tours. Our tree, which was laden and groaning last year, was pretty lightweight this year. This, according to an elderly couple living in our neighbouring vineyards, is something to do with north winds blowing during blossom time. If your tree is sheltered from north winds then your crop will not be affected.
If you are interesting in a cherry clafoutis recipe I'll send one your way.
What a fabulous surprise Nina. They'd get scoffed here in no time. I'd go for lots of eating and a hot cherry pie with cream for afters.
X
Make "Far Breton" - its fab with cherries. Lucky you!!
I"m no longer in the pits after visiting you. Great pictures. Wish I had a pair of kids hand around here, too cute.
I would just scoff the lot - I love love love cherries. Wow what a treat to bring home.
Enjoy them whatever you do with them.
Alison
Maybe a pie? We've been getting wonderful cherries here too lately, so I made a cherry custard pie today. Turned out very well - recipe is on my blog today if you're interested. Enjoy your cherries ;)!
Gorgeous cherries - I would just eat them as they are, so fresh and delicious! I love cherries (and I like your pretty coloured colander too!)
Helen x
Lovely cherry jam on warm scones just out of the oven. My Idea of heaven
Cherry Pie it's a must - just the best sort of pie oh but you also have to save some to munch whilst making the pie and some to wear as earrings.I love love love Cherries xx
How perfect! I say, Cherry jam!
cherry pies- oooo yummy! ;0)x
wonderful photography ;0)x
Oh, oh yummmmmmm!!!! Dipped in melted chocolate.
x Sandi
Likewise, we've just been given some cherries, lovely. I made some jam and think I may make a pie or a tart. I've just enjoyed some with my meusli. Enjoy yours however you have them.
I too would eat them up just as they are - though I once made a fantastic dessert (can't remember where I got the recipe) - stone the cherries and arrange in a blind baked (or bought) shortcrust pastry case, then pour over an egg custard mix and bake. It was most delicious.
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