Fresh Northwest Sweet Cherry Sauce

Posted June 13th, 2008

Excellent topping for pound cake, cheesecake, ice cream and waffles!

4 cups fresh Northwest Sweet Cherries, pitted and halved
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1 package powdered fruit pectin

Combine cherries, sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and pectin in a small [...]

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Chukar Cherries Invited to Premier Food & Wine Event in Aspen

Posted June 13th, 2008

In one of the world’s top resort towns, thousands of enthusiastic wine and food devotees, culinary superstars and the top names in food and wine will gather for a trendsetting epicurean extravaganza at the Food & Wine Magazine Classic. The 26th Annual event held in Aspen, Colorado, is a widely recognized top destination for [...]

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Rachael Ray to Feature Chukar Cherries Friday, May 9th

Posted May 7th, 2008

Tune in this Friday May 9th to watch America’s favorite daytime cooking show; The Rachael Ray Show, feature Chukar® Berry & Almond Energy Mix as ‘Snack of the Day.’ The Rachael Ray Show is an Emmy award-winning, daily one-hour syndicated cooking show and is among the top-ranked daytime programs on television. For local [...]

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Determined to Learn English

Posted May 6th, 2008

Martina Munoz came to America from Mexico looking for an opportunity to support her growing family. With hard work and determination, Martina has found success while working in Prosser, Washington at the headquarters and manufacturing center of Chukar Cherry Company.
Starting in the Gift Department, Martina constructed detailed gourmet gift baskets and quickly proved she [...]

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Cherry Summer Salad

Posted April 15th, 2008

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces diced Pancetta (Italian Bacon)
2 ounces Chukar® Dried Tart Cherries
¼ cup Port wine
¾ cup sliced mushrooms
2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
1 large bunch of spinach (washed, spun dry and chilled)

Soak dried cherries in ¼ cup port wine for about an hour, heat olive oil in 8” skillet. Add diced pancetta [...]

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Celebrating 20 Years of Gourmet Gift Manufacturing

Posted March 26th, 2008

Chukar Cherry Company, the Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™ celebrates twenty years of producing the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate® utilizing the fruitful bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Fresh and unique Chukar® brand products have become signature food gifts for locals and visitors stopping by Pike Place Market in Seattle or traveling inland [...]

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Your Regional Holiday Table

Posted November 10th, 2006

This holiday season bring something new to your favorite recipes with the addition of natural foods and flavors that showcase the Pacific Northwest. Chukar Cherries, Washington state’s year ’round cherry and berry company™ is brimming with easy and unique northwest recipes and quick tips to add zest and something special to your holiday table.
Creative but [...]

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Blossoms for a Cure

Posted October 6th, 2006

Prosser, WA October - Support Breast Cancer Research by indulging in gourmet chocolate-covered cherries…too good to be true? Not with Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year’ round cherry company™. Chukar Cherries introduces Milk Chocolate Cherry Blossoms with a portion of all profits going to Breast Cancer Research. The confection, coined Blossoms for a Cure™ is a [...]

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BEST - EVER Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

Posted August 1st, 2006

1 cup CHUKAR® Dried Cherries, chopped
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 -1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup hot water

Soak cherries in apple juice or water at least 10 min. Drain well.
In a large mixing [...]

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Chukar Cherries Earns Spot on America’s Top 50 Gift Basket Business List

Posted July 28th, 2006

Prosser, WA 6/29/06 – Pam Montgomery, founder of Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year ’round cherry and berry company™, has earned a place of honor in Gift Basket Review’s (GBR) Top 50 Gift Basket Business List. Chukar Cherries was ranked in the Top 12 for gift basket revenue for the past year.
Chukar Cherries was chosen from [...]

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