Bing Cherries are one of my favorite fruits. I first remember eating them -- and eating ridiculous amounts of them -- at my grandma's house. (The only other "bing cherry" related memory I have is when my friend Kayla came to visit me a couple of years ago and she had never tried them. I almost "defriended" her at that point, but changed my mind when we got and shared a bag of the tasty treats.)
Cherries are usually pretty expensive ($3-4 a pound or more), so when I see them a good price, there is very little that can stop my from buying a bag. I found some within aforementioned "good price" range this week and have been indulging ever since. Yesterday, when I put them in this bowl, something said to me "that would be a nice picture." And so it is. :)
I have to thank my friend Tim for vicariously inspiring this picture. A while ago he sent me a link to a website of two friends that were doing a similar project, but taking all of their pictures before noon each day. (That would pose a challenge for me.) Many of their pictures consisted of breakfast foods and fruit. I'd like to believe that this picture would resonate with them and be good enough to be printed in their book. What do you think, Tim?
If you are like Kayla and have (had) never tried a bing cherry, I encourage you to do so, no matter what the price. I highly doubt you'll be disappointed.
