tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post1918801241505594991..comments2023-12-28T09:18:23.932-05:00Comments on The Gardener of Eden: Thursday's Kitchen Cupboard..........06/28/2012Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-28437858964321695792012-07-08T17:48:35.871-04:002012-07-08T17:48:35.871-04:00That does seem like a lot of work to de-pit all th...That does seem like a lot of work to de-pit all those cherries, but I bet the end result is worth it :) The jars of jam look delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-78412751720655328352012-06-30T15:02:12.232-04:002012-06-30T15:02:12.232-04:00Hello, Robin! you never cease to amaze with your p...Hello, Robin! you never cease to amaze with your production of fruits and vegetables and wonderful edibles. I've missed being around but we have been so busy that a day is gone before I get a chance to sit down. ;) <br /><br />I just tried catching up on your writings... your garden looks wonderful! Cauliflower, just picked our first head the other day and thankfully our broccoli continues to offer side shoots. We have had rain, cold temps, rain and today rain; blossoms are falling off some of the squash and eggplant, and I'm afraid that the tomatoes will rot before they ripen... hopefully not. At least we have the brassicas. ;)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-80004189428892426222012-06-30T07:13:27.536-04:002012-06-30T07:13:27.536-04:00Thanks for the info Marion! I'll have to check...Thanks for the info Marion! I'll have to check out that cherry pitter and Ray's!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-45728026926065656982012-06-29T19:49:03.029-04:002012-06-29T19:49:03.029-04:00Find a Bed, Bath & Beyond store and look for t...Find a Bed, Bath & Beyond store and look for the Progressive Cherry-It Pitter. It's an oblong plastic box with a hinged lid. There is a separate tray inside with 8 slots - 4 each for large & small cherries. Just load & press - pits fall in the container bottom. Very easy on the wrist. Sorry I don't remember the price. I also have a single pitter that I inherited from my Mom. Its a glass mason jar with a single piece Mason lid. There is a slot in the center of the lid with a rubber gasket and the pitter is mounted on the top also. You have to put a single cherry on the slot, press the plunger, pits fall in jar and remove the pitted cherry. At one time the name was readable but no longer and I did try to find the manufacturer but no luck. I can still read the patent pending note on the jar. Takes a long time to pit but really not difficult. This pitter is probably 50 years old or more. How about Blueberries to freeze or can? Ray's Greenhouse, 458 Morwood Rd., Telford, PA 18969 just started selling 10 lb. boxes of NJ berries, which are hugh & clean, for $22.00/box cash or check. I just picked up 12 boxes for family/friends. Been buying from them for years and never disappointed. Thought I would mention this (no relation or kickbacks) as I know how you like to stock up. Marion in Gilbertsville.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-49227034705168613352012-06-29T11:31:16.814-04:002012-06-29T11:31:16.814-04:00I haven't found a pick your own around here ei...I haven't found a pick your own around here either. I bought these already picked. Good luck finding some in NY!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-53816760157607611202012-06-29T11:20:07.532-04:002012-06-29T11:20:07.532-04:00Too bad about your cherry supplier. They are reall...Too bad about your cherry supplier. They are really hard to find.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-91177083745649858082012-06-29T10:28:17.524-04:002012-06-29T10:28:17.524-04:00I don't know if anyone grows cherries around h...I don't know if anyone grows cherries around here.. so I had to just search online and there's no pick your own places. There's a couple of places in the mountains that sell them, however we're heading to upstate NY in July so perhaps I can find one there. Hmmm... traveling with a bunch of cherries may not be the best idea and the thought of pitting all of them doesn't sound fun, but I really want a sour cherry pie!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-48347354436806496982012-06-28T21:40:54.041-04:002012-06-28T21:40:54.041-04:00I love sour cherry jam! My supplier of cherries a...I love sour cherry jam! My supplier of cherries and peaches closed their doors this fall so I am not sure where I am going to get them this summer.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668241377667731288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-45007011573502524872012-06-28T16:53:09.183-04:002012-06-28T16:53:09.183-04:00Oooh is right! Lynda did say that is why she went ...Oooh is right! Lynda did say that is why she went out with you! I guess the way to some women's heart is also through her stomach :)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-56539315408418720062012-06-28T16:35:14.091-04:002012-06-28T16:35:14.091-04:00Oooh, cherry cobbler! There's a real treat. We...Oooh, cherry cobbler! There's a real treat. We do have a pitter that does a good job, considering it's mostly plastic. I think Lynda really went out with me in the beginning because I told her I had pie cherry trees! ;-)Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-55481315638501701932012-06-28T15:55:49.974-04:002012-06-28T15:55:49.974-04:00I wonder why there aren't many cherry trees ar...I wonder why there aren't many cherry trees around anymore? Yes, I bet they would make a nice wine. Granny used to make a liqueur. I really want to try that!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-62934515689030308092012-06-28T14:31:20.970-04:002012-06-28T14:31:20.970-04:00I didn't give a link. It's been over 30 y...I didn't give a link. It's been over 30 years since I made the stuff! In fact, my obstetrician when Amy was born, found out we had a pie cherry tree, and he'd come over every year and we'd make what he called "Cherry Herring". I just remember it was fill a quart canning jar with sour cherries (with the pits), add lots of sugar (can't remember, but probably around 1 1/2-2 cups for a really sweet liqueur) then fill the jar with vodka and put on the lid. Stick it in the cupboard for a few months, strain and enjoy. I looked for a recipe on line, and the closest I could come was at http://stitchandboots.com/2009/05/29/cherry-liqueur-recipe/ only we didn't cut the cherries or use cinnamon.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-2922201229773348692012-06-28T14:06:11.280-04:002012-06-28T14:06:11.280-04:00I remember cherries in my childhood too. There was...I remember cherries in my childhood too. There was an orchard behind our house. The orchard was a giant pink blanket in spring and when summer came we would get sick eating them! To bad we don't have any trees around here. I bet they'd make great wine too!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-33251923547324697352012-06-28T14:02:55.130-04:002012-06-28T14:02:55.130-04:00Too bad you didn't live closer. You could have...Too bad you didn't live closer. You could have brought your pitter over and had a bit to eat too!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-71201319283373117142012-06-28T14:02:20.657-04:002012-06-28T14:02:20.657-04:00Sour cherries are my favorite! I can live without ...Sour cherries are my favorite! I can live without the sweet cherries.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-28776274391941033582012-06-28T14:01:34.597-04:002012-06-28T14:01:34.597-04:00So sorry about your cherries. Mother Nature is jus...So sorry about your cherries. Mother Nature is just not giving you a break this year!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-69252971622975013352012-06-28T14:00:13.451-04:002012-06-28T14:00:13.451-04:00Granny, I want that Sour Cherry Liqueur recipe!! G...Granny, I want that Sour Cherry Liqueur recipe!! Geez, I can't believe that link didn't work!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-63829089431964532542012-06-28T13:58:49.171-04:002012-06-28T13:58:49.171-04:00For some reason, they are hard to find here too. I...For some reason, they are hard to find here too. It took me years to find them.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-48378314418421069502012-06-28T13:58:13.699-04:002012-06-28T13:58:13.699-04:00Lucky you to have all those choke cherries. Make s...Lucky you to have all those choke cherries. Make sure you do a post on them!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-46571666001460726302012-06-28T13:56:03.745-04:002012-06-28T13:56:03.745-04:00Wow, 200 lbs of free cherries!! I would be out the...Wow, 200 lbs of free cherries!! I would be out there picking them too!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-80576938993826813802012-06-28T13:54:44.057-04:002012-06-28T13:54:44.057-04:00I want to eat at your house! Homemade cherry strud...I want to eat at your house! Homemade cherry strudel? Oh, yum. I have a cherry pitter, but have yet to have enough cherries to warrant using it. We just eat them fresh.Lou Murray's Green Worldhttp://greenlifeinsocal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-83524811538584778652012-06-28T13:54:30.814-04:002012-06-28T13:54:30.814-04:00All of the canning and freezing used to be a famil...All of the canning and freezing used to be a family affair. We all got together and got the job done.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-55435562369120373512012-06-28T13:53:08.726-04:002012-06-28T13:53:08.726-04:00Thanks Mac, I love sour cherries so much that I us...Thanks Mac, I love sour cherries so much that I used to pit them with a nut picker! It's definitely a lot of work.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-37245142721488295312012-06-28T13:51:41.452-04:002012-06-28T13:51:41.452-04:00I made the ice cream this morning using Granny'...I made the ice cream this morning using Granny's recipe. It's great! The cobbler is in the making. Hopefully, I remember to take a picture of it!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215310042560560686.post-45417717705113828652012-06-28T13:50:25.912-04:002012-06-28T13:50:25.912-04:00Thanks Marcia, Hope you are feeling better!Thanks Marcia, Hope you are feeling better!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220238404223196571noreply@blogger.com