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YAKIMA/UNION GAP The Yakima Valley is an abundant oasis of small farms and is fondly known as “the fruit bowl of the nation”. Asparagus, eggplant, apricots, winter pears, cherries, mint, apples, berries, pumpkins, peppers, beef and much more abound in the Valley from roadside stands to farmers markets. Trellises in perfect rows hold up bright green hops that are used nationwide to flavor beers and micro brews. And of course, the Yakima Valley is known for producing award‐ winning wines. For this trip a cooler and many containers are a must to bring your bounty home! Be sure to read the tips on bringing your stash home. Tips for Bringing Your Bounty Home: • Contain It ‐ Bring containers, particularly if you plan to buy in quantity. • Bag It ‐ Consider packing corn in burlap bags; You can spray them with water to keep the corn cool and help prevent the sugars from turning to starch. • Cool It ‐ If possible, bring a cooler for fragile produce. Not tomatoes however – they lose flavor when chilled! • Buy Produce Last ‐ If you plan on sightseeing and making additional stops while visiting the Valley, buy produce last. Also, buy the most fragile produce such as ripe tomatoes last. highlights WASHINGTON STATE TOURISM ITINERARIES Farm Fresh Fun Sprinkled with Sweet & Spicy Arguably, the best tamales in the Yakima Valley are served steaming hot, handmade from mouthwatering, delicious masa and filled with seasoned pork or chicken at Los Hernandez in Union Gap. Come April, the adored and much anticipated fresh asparagus and pepper jack cheese tamales are available. © 2010 Paco Romero © 2010 Anne Murphy
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The Yakima Valley is an abundantoasis of small farms and is fondlyknown as “the fruit bowl of thenation”.
Asparagus,eggplant,apricots,winterpears,cherries,mint,apples,berries,pumpkins, peppers, beef and muchmore abound in the Valley fromroadside stands to farmersmarkets.Trellises in perfect rows hold upbright green hops that are usednationwidetoflavorbeersandmicrobrews. And of course, the YakimaValleyisknownforproducingaward‐winningwines.
Forthistripacoolerandmanycontainersareamusttobringyourbounty home! Be sure to read the tips on bringing your stashhome.
TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:
• ContainIt‐Bringcontainers,particularlyifyouplantobuyinquantity.
• BagIt‐Considerpackingcorninburlapbags;Youcanspraythemwithwatertokeepthecorncoolandhelppreventthesugarsfromturningtostarch.
• CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!
• BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyproducelast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoeslast.
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Arguably,thebesttamalesintheYakimaValleyareservedsteaminghot,handmadefrommouthwatering,deliciousmasaandfilledwithseasonedporkorchickenatLosHernandezinUnionGap.ComeApril,theadoredandmuchanticipatedfreshasparagusandpepperjackcheesetamalesareavailable.
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Fresh sheet: April:Asparagus
May:Asparagus,Chard
June:Asparagus,Broccoli,Cabbage,Cauliflower,Chard,Currants,Gooseberries,Peas,Raspberries,Rhubarb,Strawberries,Zucchini
July:Apricots,Beans(Green),Beets,Boysenberries,Cantaloupe,Carrots,Cherries,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Currants,Gooseberries,Loganberries,Marionberries,Melons,Peaches,Potatoes,Raspberries,Rhubarb,Squash,Tomatoes,Watermelon,Zucchini
August:Apples,Blackberries,Cantaloupe,Carrots,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Eggplant,Huckleberries,Hops,Loganberries,Marionberries,Melons,Nectarines,Okra,Peaches,Pears,Peppers,Plums,Potatoes,Prunes,Raspberries,Rhubarb,Squash,Tomatoes,Watermelon
September:Apples,Blackberries,Cantaloupe,Carrots,Corn(Indian),Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Eggplant,Grapes,Huckleberries,Hops,Onions,Peaches,Pears,Peppers,Plums,Potatoes,Prunes,Pumpkins,Raspberries,Rhubarb,Squash,Tomatoes,Watermelon
October:Apples,Carrots,Grapes,Huckleberries,Onions,Potatoes,Pumpkins,Raspberries,Rhubarb
November:Apples,Potatoes
Opendailyforbreakfastandlunch,WhiteHouseCafehasamenu that always features fresh and natural local
ingredients.Theservingsaregenerousandwhenyourplateoffoodarrivesbesuretohaveyourcamerareadytocapturethebeautyoftheplatebeforeyoubegin devouring. Give in to your sweet tooth and order some of the cafe’sfamous cupcakes like the lemon swirl, fresh strawberry, chocolate cookie orvanillabean.Don’tworrythey’llboxthemupforyou!
Have your cooler ready to fill with goodies from Barrett’s Orchard’s storelocatedinthebigredbarnatWashington’sFruitPlaceatBarrett’sOrchards.Inadditiontotheirvarietyof tree‐ripenedfruitofcherries,apricots,peaches,nectarines,pears,andapples,therearecountlessnumbersofotheredibleanddrinkableWashingtonproducts topurchase.Don’tmiss theHoneycrispAppleCider, localcheese,crackers,chocolates,honeyandmuchmore.Youcanalsopickyourownfruitandtourtheorchards.
Head over to Johnson Orchards, one of the staples of the Yakima Valley.They’vebeeninthesamelocationformorethan100yearsandarelocatedonanorchardinthemiddleofYakima.It’sfuntowatchcustomersleavewithbagsandbagsoffruit.Theyonlytakecashorcheck,soplanaccordingly.Theirfreshbagsofwalnutsareamazing!CongratstoJohnson’sforbeinglistedonNationalGeographic’sCentralCascadeMap.
IfyouareintownonaSundayMaythroughOctober,maketimeforavisittothe Yakima Farmers Market. Come meet the farmers, artisan and specialtyfood purveyors who make the market such a great community. The marketcarries farm fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs and flowers,plus a variety of specialty foods, arts, crafts and free entertainment.Markethighlights include fresh made tamales, yummy strawberry lemonade, lots ofchilipeppers,andchickpeas.
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tipS: TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Gelpacs,blockiceandbaggedicecanhelpkeepyourproduce,meatanddairyproductscoolorfrozenwhileyoutravel.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!
BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyperishableitemslast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoes,cherries,orapricotslast.
Tipsforvisitingfarms:
• Wearclosed‐toeshoesandclothesthatyoudon’tmindgettingdirty• Inthesummer,gointhemorningwhenit’scooler• Remembersunscreen,ahatandwater• Usehandsanitizeraftereachfarmvisitsothatyoucaneateachharvestalongtheway
StopintheTuscan‐themedYakimaValleyVisitorInformationCentertopickup your Yakima Valley Farm Fresh Producemap, Yakima ValleyWinemapandgettheinsidescooptothisbountifulagriculturalmeccafromthevisitorcenterstaff.AgreatselectionofYakimaValleyproductsandlargeselectionofYakimaValleywineforsale.
ThebestplacetogetauthenticMexicansoupsandhomemadecorntortillasinYakimaisSalsitaAntojitosMexicanos.Thebeefsoup(CaldodeRes),tripesoup (Menudo) and Shrimp soup (Caldo de Camaron) are freshmade anddelicious.Don’t get there too late cause youmightmissout…they’vebeenknown to sell out of their famous soups. One loyal customer describesSalsita’sas tastyand inexpensive.Save roombecause thebest tamalesarerightdowntheroadinUnionGap.
Arguably, the best tamales in the Yakima Valley, Los Hernandez in UnionGap, serves steaming hot, handmade frommouthwatering, deliciousmasaand filled with seasoned pork or chicken (available year‐round), but comeApril the much anticipated fresh asparagus and pepper jack cheese areavailable.Onecustomerwrote“AMAZINGtamales–best I’vefoundonthewestcoast.”
After lunch, visit the Central Washington Agricultural Museum for anauthentic view at the lives of farmers and growers inWashington State. AspecialirrigationdisplayshowshowtheYakimaValleywastransformedfromasemi‐ariddesert intooneofthe largestgrowingareasoftheworld.Fromhugewelldrillstosmallhandtools, if itwasusedtofarmtheland,youwillfindithere.Docentsareavailabletogivefreetourswithanappointment,socallahead,orcruisethroughthedrive‐throughexhibit.
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mapofWashingtonandOregon.CherryWoodspecializesinguidedtrailridesonhorsebacktonear‐byYakimaValleywineriesandvineyards.
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If sippingsomeof thestate’swine isonyouragenda,besure to reviewthe “Come Taste the Wine” brochure and map highlighting the area’swineriesandenjoytheafternoon!
BesuretovisitE.WBrandt&Sons.TheBrandtfamilyhasbeenapartofWashington agriculture since 1907, and they are recognized around theworld as a grower, packer and shipper of fruits. They also specialize innewanduniquevarietiesaswellestablished freshandcanningvarietiestooandhavedevelopedtheirownuniquevarietiesoffruittreesthroughtheirnurseryprogram.
StopintoAgateFieldWinery,asmall,familyownedandoperatedwineryissopleasanttobeat,you’llwanttostayallday.Founder,BenRashford,has been growing grapes for more than 65 years and has in the lastseveralyearsputhisknowledgeofviticultureintogrowingthefinestwinegrapes that theyuse tomakeAgatewines.Notonlyare theyproducingtastywinesliketheDancingCowboyRedbuttheyarealsoknownfortheirfamousAgate FieldDarkChocolateCakeBrownies (recipe canbe foundontheirwebsite).
Readyforacoolhandcraftedmicrobrewanddinner?ThenheaddowntoSunnyside to Snipes Mountain Microbrewery and Restaurant. LeadBrewer, Chris Miller, makes small batches using locally grown YakimaValleyhopsbalancedwithablendofNorthwestandEuropeanmalts.Theuseofqualityingredientsandapassionforbeerresultsinafresh,unique,full‐flavoredbeer.
Overnight at the uniqueCherryWood Bed & Breakfast and Barn. Stay
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A Hot Crop: A trip to the Yakima Valley getsyou close to one of the area’shottestcrops:chili peppers. Ifyoucome to the Yakima Valley duringlate summer you will find lots ofplaces to buy local peppersincluding farms that specialize inpeppers and produce stands thatdisplaythemincolorfularray.
Some produce stands sell pepperproducts and pepper wreaths. U‐pickpeppersareavailableandyouwillevenfindachilipepperfestivaleveryAugust.
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The Central WashingtonAgriculturalMuseumisthelargestoutdoormuseuminthestate.
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overnightinoneoftheirposhTeepeesandturn"roughingit"intoaluxuriousandromanticexperience.Theteepeesglowwithwarmthatnight,butoffercompleteprivacyforintimategetaways.AllhaveagorgeousviewofthevalleyfarmlandsandmajesticsnowcoveredMt.Adamsinthedistance.CherryWoodBed&Breakfastdoesnotaccommodatekids,soforfamilyfriendlyaccommodationsvisittheYakimaValleyVisitorsandConventionBureau’swebsitewww.visityakima.com
WakeupforafarmfreshbreakfastatCherryWoodBed&BreakfastandBarn.
SaddleupforahorsebackguidedtrailridethroughthevineyardsofthescenicYakimaValleytonearbywineriesforwineandcheesetasting.Andifyou’dratherleavethedrivingtosomeoneelse,horse‐drawncarriageridesmayalsobearrangedandhomemadepicniclunchesareavailable.
NothorsebackridingatCherryWood?Manyotherfoodieactivitiestoexperience:
TourtheDarigoldDairyFair.ThemanydairiesinthissmallcommunitymakeiteasytoseewhyDarigoldbuiltamilkandcheesefactoryhere.Infact,amust‐seeisDarigoldDairyFair.Darigoldboasts160,000poundsofcheeseperyearandFlyingCows.Underthe"BigTop,"builtasabigcircustent,youwillfind"squeakycheese,"self‐guidedtours,gifts,deli,andlotsoffamousDarigoldicecream.
TourChukar Cherries. Chukar produces awide array of pure food gifts that exemplify the regional bounty and naturalflavorsoftheYakimaValleyandthePacificNorthwest.Theyuselocalfruitsinaclassicdryingprocess,andtransformsthemintoenergy snacks, chocolate‐coveredconfections,andpure fruitpreserves, toppingsandcondiments‐100%naturalandcertifiedkosherbyKOF‐K.Stopbytheirmainplantandindulgeinvariouschocolatecoveredtreats!
Stop in Toppenish for homemade popsicles at Bustamante's Paleteria and Creamery. These cool summer treats arecreatedon‐sitefromwholesome,localingredients:justfruit,sugarandmilktocreateover18differentvarietiesincludingguava,tamarind,hazelnutandchili‐mangoflavors.
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EndNote:Thisitinerarywascreatedbasedonaculinary/agritourismworkshopconductedbyWashingtonStateTourismandWashingtonStateDepartmentofAgriculturewithfeedbackfromvariousdestinationmarketingandagricultureorganizations.Weapologizeifthereareanyminorinaccuracies.Datesandhoursmayvary,sowesuggestyouconfirmdatesandhoursinadvanceoftraveling.Wishingyouhappyandsafetravels.
YakimaFarmersMarketLocatedat3rd&YakimaAvenue(509)457‐5765www.yakimafarmersmarket.orgOpenSun.9am‐2pm,May‐October
SalsitaAntojitosMexicanos
902SFairAve,Yakima
(509)452‐9515
LosHernandez
3706MainStreet,UnionGap
(509)457‐6003
CentralWashingtonAgriculturalMuseum 4508MainSt.,UnionGap
(509)457‐8735or(509)248‐0432 www.centralwaagmuseum.org OpenTues‐Satandbyappt.
E.WBrandt&Sons
561RaganRoad,Wapato
(509)248‐7390
www.ewbrandt.com
AgateFieldWinery
2911RozaDrive,Zillah
(509)930‐0806
www.agatefieldvineyard.com
SnipesMountainMicrobrewery
905YakimaValleyHighway,Sunnyside
(509)837‐2739
www.snipesmountain.com
Sun‐Thurs.10am‐10pm
Fri‐Sat.11am‐11pm
CherryWoodBed,Breakfast&Barn
3271RozaDrive,Zillah
(509)829‐3500
www.cherrywoodbbandb.com
DarigoldDairyFair
400AlexanderRoad,Sunnyside
(509)837‐4321
www.darigold.com
ChukarCherries320WineCountryRoad,Prosser(509)786‐2055Opendaily9am‐5pm
Bustamante'sPaleteria&Creamery9AS.ToppenishAve,Toppenish(509)833‐3891OpendailyJuly–SeptemberonlyMon‐Fri.10am‐8:30pmSat.10am‐5:30pm,Sun.10am‐3:30pm
More Information: WashingtonStateTourismwww.experiencewa.com
YakimaValleyVisitors&ConventionBureau101NorthFairAvenue,Yakima(800)221‐0751www.visityakima.comMon–Sat:9am‐4pmSunday10am‐4pm
UnionGapTourism
102WestAhtanumRd,UnionGap
(509)480‐7636
www.stayinthegap.com
WhiteHouseCafé
3602KernRoad,Yakima
(509)469‐2644
www.whitehouseinyakima.com
Opendaily
Washington’sFruitPlaceatBarrett’sOrchards1209PecksCanyonRd,Yakima(509)966‐1275www.barrettorchards.comMon–Fri.10am‐6pm,Sat.10am‐5pm,Sun.11am‐4pm
JohnsonOrchards
4906SummitviewAvenue,Yakima
(509)966‐7479
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