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  Source While cherries are grown in several states, we source our red tart cherries from our organic growers in Utah and Washington state. There are several varieties of cherries but we choose the Montmorency varietal for its taste, usability, and nutritional benefits.       History The Montmorency cherry tree is named for an area near Paris, France.  However, the cultivation of this tart cherry dates back to Ancient Rome.  The Romans discovered the fruit along the banks of the Black Sea. They began planting cherry trees along roads throughout the Roman territory for food, as well as, wood to build weapons and equipment. Nutrition Not only are our tart cherries sun-dried and lightly sweetened to perfection, but they...

The temperature is rising and days are getting longer…summer is almost here! You know what that means: shorts, tanks and swimsuit season. During the summer, we put a lot of focus on getting in shape and cleaning up our eating habits so we feel confident enough to rock a suit at the beach with our family and friends. Cooking Light recently posted a guide to help readers through their diet mishaps and misconceptions by highlighting “The 10 Worst Habits Destroying Your Diet." We think it's a great resource for reminding us of common mistakes we may not even realize we are making. The article lists “fat habits” that hinder our success, like snacking after hours and drinking our calories. But one...