cherry season
February 1, 2012 at 7:09 am 27 comments
I wonder just how many cherries a person is supposed to eat in one sitting?
What’s the limit? Where’s that unclear line between that’s sufficient thank you very much, compared to Oh crikey, THAT is rather a lot young lady.
I don’t know, I really don’t. That line is decidedly murky at the moment. It feels likes it’s been years since I had cherries, let alone good cherries, but this year… oh la la. Summer has looked decidedly cherry shaped… and I’m rather loving that.
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Any idea what the cherry quota should be?
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It’s nearing the end of our season but support your locally grown cherries.
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teawithhazel | February 1, 2012 at 7:40 am
i reckon too many is when the weight of the cherry stones is greater than the consumer..:)
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cityhippyfarmgirl | February 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
Phew…I’m just within then.
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bitsandbreadcrumbs | February 1, 2012 at 8:17 am
Gorgeous cherries. They don’t grow locally here, but we look forward to cherry season and getting some from the west…at which point we eat more than our fair share!
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heidi | February 1, 2012 at 8:29 am
My husband- a devotee of fresh cherries- says the quota is as many as you can afford/get away with!
I put a quota on him- he has to leave me a good handful out of any portion that we buy/pick!
So- that leaves you a lot of lee way, Brydie!
Enjoy!
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Rose | February 1, 2012 at 8:54 am
As long as your toes aren’t the same colour as your fingers and tongue you’re OK.
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ceciliag | February 1, 2012 at 8:58 am
There is no limit.. keep chomping then make cherry pies, and cherry jam and cherry everything else! Your picture is awesome by the way! c
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cityhippyfarmgirl | February 2, 2012 at 3:59 pm
Cherry Jam… oh I wish. There is never enough of them for that. I think that would be my favourite jam though.
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide | February 1, 2012 at 9:06 am
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Debra Kolkka | February 1, 2012 at 9:13 am
They make me feel a bit sick if I eat too many, but it doesn’t stop me, and they have been so delicious this year. They are supposed to contain melatonin, good for jet lag. I am flying to Italy next week. I never get jet lag, but I am eating lots of cherries just in case.
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Christine | February 1, 2012 at 9:27 am
A whole bowl full! What size bowl? It doesn’t matter, just finish off the bowl..
Our cherries have finished here now. They were SO good. I love the exact moment when the pip is spat out, competently leaving the rest of the delicious fruit safely within it’s mouthy enclosure! Such fun to watch kids attempt it too!
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cityhippyfarmgirl | February 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Little Monkey was hilarious trying to work the seed out of his mouth… there was a lot of red everywhere!
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Pam | February 1, 2012 at 9:43 am
How long is a piece of string, Brydie!!??
I haven’t had any for a while now. You’ve got my taste buds on the move! x
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hotlyspiced | February 1, 2012 at 10:09 am
The trouble is, it’s hard to disguise how many you’ve eaten because you end up surrounded by stalks and stones. Sometimes when I see the enormous pile of remnants in front of me, I shove them onto someone else’s plate to make myself feel better.
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Anna @ the shady pine | February 1, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Gee talk about the $64,000 question….whatever the quota is, I wish I knew so I could stop becuase I only ever know about it once I’ve well and truly passed the quota.
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Jen Ryan | February 1, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Limitless
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Tandy | February 1, 2012 at 6:20 pm
My best guess is to completely fill the gap in the tummy, over and over again!
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial | February 1, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Goodness, where are you still finding cherries at this late stage? Those look divine…
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Misk Cooks | February 1, 2012 at 9:12 pm
Until your tummy says, “ENOUGH!” ;D
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Helen | February 1, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I say keep eating till you can eat no more cherries and then have a handful more.
I always seem to forget how much I love cherries till it is cherry season and they I just eat them by the kilo!
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Kari @ bite-sized thoughts | February 1, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I have decided that there is no limit on fruit. None at all. Unless you’re feeling a bit sick and then perhaps one needs to reconsider. But otherwise – I see no reason to hold back
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MultipleMum | February 2, 2012 at 11:38 am
They have been good this year haven’t they? I am sure there are rules out there about ‘portion size’ but eat to your heart’s content! You are eating for two after all {winks} x
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cityhippyfarmgirl | February 2, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Thanks to everyones encouragement I now know my cherry quota…
limitless
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spree | February 3, 2012 at 5:48 am
I’d say your body probably knows the answer better than any or all of us combined. but when in doubt, pig out! they look so very delicious, how could you not?!
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spree | February 3, 2012 at 5:51 am
oh and one more thing: I love the “crikey” expression! – any idea how many times I can use it before my friends become annoyed with me?
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cityhippyfarmgirl | February 3, 2012 at 8:09 am
I say if they start calling you ‘Crikey’ instead of your real name… maybe lessen it a little
otherwise go for it.
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Alicia | February 5, 2012 at 4:04 pm
As long as you don’t get sick… Never too many. Cherry season is still another 5-6 months away where I live, but thanks to local cherry picking (25 lbs!) we still have cherry brandy, cherry jam, and lots of canned cherries. Do yourself a favor and make some brandied cherries.
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Kara | February 8, 2012 at 7:15 am
Yummmmm! Now I want some! I hadnt considered cherries as we were working our way through a whole lot of plums… until now!
– Kara
Yum on!