Articles by Alli

Articles by Alli

08 Aug

Featured Farmer: Ormiston Orchards

Posted at Aug 8, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
Chukar would like to introduce you to Gary Ormiston of Ormiston Orchards. If there is one thing Chukar Cherries and Ormiston Orchards have in common it’s the love of Prosser, oh and cherries of course. Our founder, Pam, put roots down in Prosser in the eighties. Ormiston Orchards has deep roots in the Prosser area as well, generations deep...
18 Jul

Braised Elk Roast

Posted at Jul 18, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Local Pairings
Lean elk meat is a perfect choice for dinner this summer. We spiced up our evening by crusted this piece with herbs and braising in a local Washington wine. Finished with a balsamic cherry wine sauce this dish gives you reason to celebrate even if it’s a Tuesday.
06 Jul

Featured Farmer: Monson Fruit Company

Posted at Jul 6, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
Chukar would like to introduce you to Eric Monson of Monson Fruit Company. If you are in the fresh fruit business in the Pacific Northwest, Monson Fruit is likely a name you know. Eric Monson is at the forefront of the business and discusses how he, his father, and brothers started the company 3 decades ago...
01 Jun

The Health Benefits of Cherries (and Why We Love Them)

Posted at Jun 1, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Cherry Facts
At Chukar, we love cherries. Cherries are delicious and a nostalgic reminder of summer. There are many reasons we are fond of this fruit, but our new favorite reason; cherries are good for you. A new review of 29 published studies regarding the health benefits of cherry consumption just debuted in the journal Nutrients.
25 May

Cherries & Wine—A Perfect Pair

Posted at May 25, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Local Pairings
Chukar Cherries celebrates National Wine Day with reflection on the Northwest wine industry.
13 May

Our Foundation is at the Heart of Mother's Day

Posted at May 13, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
Chukar Cherries honors founder, leader and mother Pam Montgomery.
22 Apr

Going Green, It's Not Just Cherry Choices at Chukar

Posted at Apr 22, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Cherry Facts
Chukar Cherries is doing its part to help mother nature.
01 Mar

Going Organic is a Pretty Big Deal

Posted at Mar 1, 2018, 9:00:00 AM
Category: Cherry Facts
We are excited to debut a new line of Certified Organic products. With less than 1% of US farm land holding an Organic certification, it is exciting to find Organic cherries right here in Washington State.