Season: Cherries, having a very short season, are available and peak between June and August.

Purchase: Buy cherries with the stalk still on and make sure they have been kept cool as their flavor deteriorates when exposed to warmth.

Avoid: Do not pick cherries that are blemished or have soft, wrinkled, spotted or burst patches. Instead choose ones that are firm, shiny and large with green stems.

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