Browns Berry Patch in Waterport, New York
July 2008

It's Cherry Picking Time!
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Greetings!
Cherries are here & in full swing just in time for 4th of July weekend!
Pick Your Own Cherries! 

Strawberries 
Our Sweet Cherries are ripe and ready for picking!  Bring the family out for an afternoon of fun and explore our cherry orchard!  Remember to look for the deepest darkest colored cherries for the most flavor. 
 
Bring your own contaners to pick or purchase baskets for picking in our store! Remember, if you bring your own baskets and buckets to get them weighed inside our store before you head out to pick.
Good for your Health
Cherries are packed with health benefits:
Anthocyanins - Reduce inflammation and inhibit cancerous tumor growth.
Flavanols & Flavonols - Improve blood flow, heart/brain health, lowers blood pressure and reduce cancer risk.
Phenolic Acids - Powerful antioxidants 
 
 
Studies have shown the cherry fruit to have plenty of health benefits. These are known to provide pain relief for people who suffer from arthritis. It is said that eating 20 tart cherries in a day can prove to fight inflammation effectively.
 
Red cherries are also very high in melatonin. These are known to destroy the toxins that cause diseases. The cherry fruit is also high in antioxidants that help to fight cancer and heart disease.
 
Cherries are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. They are also a very good source of fiber and Vitamin
 
Did you know?
7 of the top 25 ranked NCAA D-1 football teams drank Cherry juice during the 2007 season. The New York Rangers integrated the proven benefits of CHERRYPHARM, all-natural cherry juice into the lives of their players and noted results of players feeling less sore, sleeping better, and recovering faster from injury.

For more information on Cherry Pharm Juice and the health benefits of cherries visit: www.cherrypharm.com
 
Cherry Cobbler
 
1 qt. fresh cherries, pitted
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 T. melted butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 c. sifted flower
1 T. cornstarch
2/3 c. boiling water
 
 Cover bottom of an 8-inch pan with fruit. Mix 3/4 c. sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, milk, and flour together. Pour over cherries. Mix remaining 1 c. of sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle over mixture. Pour water over top.
Bake 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
 
*All proceeds from the cookbook will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York.
 

Fruits of the Farm is available in our market or can be ordered by mail. If you'd like more information call us at 1-877-682-5569.

 

We're still picking Strawberries. Raspberries and Blueberries will be under way by the weekend! For questions on picking conditions, prices, or directions feel free to call us at 585-682-5569 or visit our website,

 www.brownsberrypatch.com
See you at the patch!
 
Farmer Brown
Brown's Berry Patch