http://gavinorchards.com Freshness from the ground up Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:40:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Southwest Nectarine or Peach Chutney Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 onion, diced fine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 2 Anaheim chilies, seeded and diced 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, diced (canned chili - see note) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup white wine 4 ripe nectarines or peaches, peeled, ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=234 Elmira Sour Cream Peach Pie Recipe Ingredients Pastry for 9-inch pie 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup commercial thick sour cream 5 cups peaches, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed Instructions Preheat oven to 450F. Line 9" pie plate with pastry. Trim and flute edges; do NOT prick pastry. With rotary beater, beat ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=232 Peaches Baked in Amaretto Recipe Ingredients 4 ripe freestone peaches 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds 6 Italian almond macaroons, such as Amaretti, crushed 1 tablespoon almond liqueur, such as amaretto 1 egg yolk Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut peaches in half from stem to root end. Give a little twist ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=230 [gallery columns="2"] Some pictures of the fields . http://gavinorchards.com/?p=427 This season cherries started much earlier than normal.  They were beautiful and delicious.  A very nice early treat![gallery columns="2"] http://gavinorchards.com/?p=421 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up (or 6 chicken breast halves) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper, to taste 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (16-ounce) can unsweetened tart cherries 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard Rinse chicken; pat dry with ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=93 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup water 2 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries, thawed 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optiona Combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Put water in a medium saucepan; stir in sugar mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring, until ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=91 1-1/3 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, or to taste 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1 teaspoon cornstarch Coarsely chop frozen tart cherries. Let cherries thaw and ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=89 1-1/2 pounds fresh or frozen salmon fillet with skin 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 ripe mango or papaya, seeded, peeled and chopped 1 cup frozen tart cherries, thawed, drained and halved* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, basil or cilantro 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Thaw ... http://gavinorchards.com/?p=81 Gavin Orchards has partnered with The Food Bank Council of Michigan to assist in supplying our local food banks with fresh and nutritious produce. http://gavinorchards.com/?p=385