So many ways to enjoy cherries this season. Photos: Courtesy of Northwest Cherry Trail
We've reached peak cherry season. To celebrate, six Portland-area ice cream shops are teaming up with Northwest cherry farmers for a limited-edition dessert crawl.
There's also a chance to win a sweet grand prize (a fully stocked picnic basket) if you hit up all the spots.
😋 The lineup includes a s'mores "Thiccflurry" from Ice Queen, a scoop of chocolate cherry cheesecake from Kate's and Cloud City's mascarpone ice cream loaded with cherry sauce and rhubarb crisp.
Plus: Cornet Custard has a cherries jubilee inspired by the classic French dessert, Sugarpine is swirling a cherry-inspired piña colada sundae and Pinolo Gelato is pairing dark cherries with crunchy cocoa nibs.
🍒 The intrigue: Milwaukie is the birthplace of the widely-beloved Bing cherry — known for its dark, red color and rich flavor — and horticulturist Ernest Wiegand is known for perfecting the maraschino by using Oregon's Royal Anne cherries.
So basically, by indulgingin cherries this season you're honoring our state's history.
