Cherries

There is something hard to resist about [cherries:fruits] . The small red fruit is a popular seasonal food around the [world:globe] . In northern areas, cherry trees are just beginning to produce flowers. The cherry is a member of the same family of plants as the [rose:flower] . It is closely related to the plum. Like cherry trees, plum trees also flower in early spring. Cherries are thought to be native to [Western:Eastern] Asia. There are two major kinds of cherries harvested in the world: sweet and sour. Sour cherries are not eaten fresh because they contain little sugar. Instead, they are processed to [make:start] prepared foods like jellies and pies and to make alcoholic drinks. The United States is a major producer of sour cherries. Among the states, Michigan is the top producer.