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Flavorista Road Trip -Cherries Galore and More!

July 19th, 2009

We drove from Boulder to Saugatuck, Michigan to visit my sister-in-law and flavorista extraordinaire, Tracey. We have had some amazing food here in Saugatuck. This area of Michigan has a plethora of cherries, blueberries and raspberries.

The cherries this time of year are fantastic. I found this delicious Cherry Almond Butter from the Cherry Republic. They sell dried cherries too, but Tracey orders hers  from Cherry Central in Traverse City, MI. They are plump and full of flavor.  I use them all year round in my morning oatmeal, in cookies and for trail mixes.

The Olive Mill  in Saugatuck offers a wonderful balsamic vinegar flavored with cherries. All of their products are made in Italy. If you go, you can sample any of their olive oil and vinegars. Fig balsamic is one of my favorites, but the cherry is a close second. It’s not quite as smooth as the fig and it is a bit more acidic, but it is fantastic in vinaigrettes – adding an unexpected fruitiness.

 

Another great stop in the area is Crane’s in Fennville for their apple cider doughnuts, cider and pies. The unique antique interior is reason enough to visit. They also have a pick-your-own orchard.

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