Bing Cherry Pancakes

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup Bing cherries

1. Preheat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
3. In another medium bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, non-fat milk, honey and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing them only enough to combine them. Fold in the cherries. The batter will be somewhat lumpy.
4. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to ladle the batter onto the griddle or skillet. Flip the pancake when the top is bubbling and golden brown on the bottom. Then cook until the other side is golden brown.
5. Serve with real maple syrup and more fresh in-season berries like strawberries!

Source: Tiny's Organics Newsletter, June 27, 2012

Cherry Wild Rice and Quinoa Salad

3/4 cup wild rice
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fruity vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 cups halved pitted fresh cherries
2 stalks celery, diced
3/4 cup diced aged goat cheese, smoked Cheddar, or other smoked cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add wild rice and cook for 30 minutes.
2. Add quinoa and cook until the rice and quinoa are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool to the touch; drain well.
3. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the rice and quinoa, cherries, celery, cheese, and pecans and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Source: Tiny's Organic "Fresh from the Farm" Newsletter, June 20, 2012

Try #1 - June 22, 2012
Delicious!  This one's a keeper!  I used apple cider vinegar.  I also omitted the cheese since I didn't have any aged or smoked cheeses... but I think it was still great without it!  Oh, and I just realized I forgot the celery... but that would have been good too!  Next time! :)

Cherry Oatmeal

Cherries, rinsed, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 to 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar, firmly packed, or agave syrup
1 3/4 cup almond milk or any other type
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats (or old-fashioned are fine too)
1 Tbsp sour cream (optional)

1. In a small bowl, toss cherries with sugar. Let sit at least 5 minutes to bring out the juices.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm water, milk, and salt. Stir in 2 cups oats; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Ladle oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp sour cream and some of the cherries.

Source: Tiny's Organic "Fresh From the Farm" Newsletter, June 20, 2012

Try #1 - June 21, 2012
The kids were so excited to try cherry oatmeal, and between the 3 of us, we ate the whole thing!  Note that this is almost twice as much oatmeal as I usually make. I'd call this recipe a success!