First time to go fruit picking in Washington State. My mom was so happy, walking through the…read moreorchards, picking peaches, and then eating it. It was a warm day, so we left our dogs (who aren't allowed in the orchard which I completely appreciate) at a picnic table in the shade and no one bothered them. I got peach itch from catching the peaches in my arms when they fell off the tree. The lady showed me where to wash my arms off, but I couldn't get them off. Next time I'll make sure to wear a long shirt or bring packaging tape to get off the itchy fuzz. We went back to our hotel to shower and get the itch off, which was a relief. They had peaches, apricots, and pears available for harvest, but mom went crazy in the peach area so no pears for us that day. So glad we found out about this place. Will check if they have Christmas activities because this place is a lot of fun.

For our last day in Leavenworth, we decided to do something that screams "not in Texas"... apple…read morepicking! Enter Stutzman Ranch, a family owned orchard delivering peak September vibes on a sun kissed day. Pro tip: sneakers or hiking boots are a must. The orchard sits on a hill, and you'll get your steps in, believe me. Upon arrival, the signs lead you right to the warehouse where you check in. The big "Fruit in Season" board made it clear: apples and pears are the stars of the show. There is a $5 U-Pick minimum per person 12 years and over. You can bring your own basket or they'll handed you a cardboard box, and if you're feeling fancy, upon availability you can borrow a wagon. After a quick walk to the orchard entry, you're given the lowdown on which rows hold the goods. Families were out, kids running around, everyone on the hunt for Washington's crown jewels--apples. Though the grapes were almost done for the season, we still snagged a few sweet clusters. After we wrapped up our fruity treasure hunt, we headed back to settle up. Floyd and Betsy Stutzman, the lovely fourth-generation owners, greeted us again, this time with Charlie, their sweet pup. We chatted about our Texas roots and thanked them for keeping their slice of paradise so well-maintained. There's something satisfying about biting into a crisp Fuji apple you just picked yourself. Whether it's for a breakfast bite or paired with mimosas in the afternoon, it tastes like victory. Thanks, Stutzman Ranch, for the fresh harvest and hospitality!

I bought Martin Family Fruit at Forks Outfitters. So glad to buy fruit from near my hometown…read more Always fresh and delightful reasonably priced. ,

I picked up a few of their cherries (Rainer and Bing) at the Pike Place market this week. I didn't…read morereally know what I wanted and the guy let me sample a few. The cherries I picked up were plump, juicy and sweet. I only wish we could get Rainer cherries that good in the southwest. (I live in a small town in SE NM.) Tonight, I was sad to eat my last one. Thanks!

We have been getting our canning fruit there for years, we love them, very nice peopleread more

Feel Pioneer Fruit Stand is an old family run fruit stand that always have good seasonal fruit with…read morefair prices. The people are friendly, and if you're cooking with the fruit they sometimes have seconds that you can get for what I consider a bargain. I recently got a flat of peaches and apricots for $10. And I only had to discard one piece of fruit.

"Royal Produce at Pybus offers a delicious array of hand-cultivated produce, seasonal produce, bulk…read morefrozen fruit, fresh salsas, smoothies and locally prepared items and gifts." - Royal Produce After being cooped up for so long because of the pandemic, I put on a lot of weight. In retrospect, I'm not a tuna. I'm a whale! Call me Ishmael for that matter. I'm not even a fish and I smell like one at times, says my urologist. Thus, Royal Produce has some of the most deliciooouuuuus protein smoothies to help lose all that excess weight. It was only yesterday, when I realized my buddy Pokémon being neglected, reminding me I could use some outdoor exercise too. I rarely workout, never stepped foot inside a gym (unless it is colored yellow), so to express my thanks for making it this far in my review, order the green smoothie, it's top notch! Whoever said, "There are a lot of fish in the sea," lied. 'Cause I have been holding my rod for some time now.

Fun stop on our visit to Cashmere with the kids. It's a little shop where they sell all kinds of…read moredifferent Liberty Orchard candies. For a touristy place, the prices are good. There's free samples so you can try all the different flavors. The candies are sold in boxes and in small little sizes so you can get several of your favorites. We were thinking of taking a tour, but the girl told us because it was a weekend, all they were doing that day was folding boxes. The best time to come is on a weekday. Best to call to find out. Of course we had to get couple boxes and a few of those little guys to take home. And the shop smelled sooo good!

I made a comment about the slowness of providing the candy; a nameless person from customer service…read moreresponded that it would take 5 to 8 days to send the products to South Carolina. They suggested that I should have asked for a more expensive shipping option; they also mentioned that no shipping would occur over the weekend, and that my order wouldn't even start processing until Monday afternoon. Up-front information is necessary in any business deal; such did not occur in this event. My view of their Customer Service: plastic, fake concern for customers. I will await the order (for my mother), but will likely not purchase from this source again; if they can't provide details upfront, they likely care not for their customers expectations and needs.

Small little Farmers Market in the park right by the Cashmere Museum. The usual mix of fruit,…read moreflower, art and handicrafts. Open on Sundays only. It was very early in the season, so not much in terms of vendors, but there was music!

Great new bakery at the trades District out by the airport in East Wenatchee. Leticia the owner is…read moredoing an amazing job with my favorite blueberry lemon scones! Cute place nice to be able to sit and have a cup of coffee and eat your bakery goodies right there. Good quality brands as well.

Pure Country Pork raises its piggies using an organic, "sustainable" model. The claim is that…read morepigs that are fed naturally and free to roam around (the way pigs have been raised for almost as long as humans have been eating pigs) experience lower levels of stress and therefore produce better meat. I had the opportunity to sample the product at the Northwest Heritage Pork food stand at Portland Farmers Market at Park Blocks. I'm no pork connoisseur but it was really, really good, on both texture and flavor. If you eat pork this is the way to do it. According to the website you can order directly from the farm.

This is as good as it gets! We LOVE this pork. I randomly got their pork chops at Fremont PCC and…read morethe taste was so good we went back to find out more about them. We've since had their thick cut pork chops, pork shoulder, pork tenderloin, ribs and more and have never been disappointed. Their pork is flavorful and rich without being too fatty. We did a pork chop smack down with Jones Family Farm pork from Lopez Island which has won several awards and liked Pure Country better, and it was a fraction of the cost. This pork is pork heaven. Thank you Pure Country for showing us what truly delicious pork can taste like.