Bing! It's Cherry Season!

Yesterday at the grocery store I wandered into the produce section as I would any other day - intending to pick up bananas for my husband.  Naturally, I would end up with some ho-hum citrus for myself.

Then I saw them.

My heart fluttered.

A smile swept across my face and I ran to them completely forgetting about the bananas, husband and citrus. "YES!!!!!" I shouted (in my head). "Alas! It is cherry season!" I LOVE cherries. Love them. 

An index of recipes started racing through my mind - visions of Bon Appetit! summer volumes perfectly illustrating cherries in desserts, salads, and glazes - oh the possibilities!

I left the store with only one bag. I promised myself to ease into it - savor the season. My little AbbyMuffin and I enjoyed them this morning on the patio (she really didn't have any - but she was certainly curious). It was a beautiful morning - birds chirping, hot coffee in my McDreamy/McSteamy mug and perfectly sweet cherries. I love summer.

Some recipes I would enjoy making and tasting:

From Bon Appetit! - Oh my.

 

Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries

One Perfect Bite - I would say so.

Pork Medallions with Ancho Chili and Cherry Glaze

An avocado and a cherry? I'm very intrigued.

Avocado Cherry Salad

Oh Martha. You get me every time.

Fresh Cherry Tart