This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of the surplus of gorgeous, fresh fruit I see everywhere. As soon as the bags of cherries begin overflowing from the bins at the grocery store, that’s when I know it’s finally time to start enjoying all the fresh berries and cherries I can stuff in my mouth.

Nothing does a cherry justice like a warm, gooey crisp. When you pull it out of the oven, all bubbly and golden brown on top, a sweet, tart smell fills your kitchen. I am instantly transported back to those classic 50’s era images of mothers pulling cherry pies out of their ovens to cool on windowsills (just like my American Doll Molly’s mother did! Oh I hope I didn’t just completely date myself with that comment…).  [Read more…]