RIPE FOR THE PICKIN'
CHERRY-STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
Need a tonic for the polar vortex? Catch the National Cherry Blossom Festival
in Washington D.C. The nation's capital is bathed in shades of pink when its
3,800 cherry trees bloom into a breathtaking, fragrant canopy.
Nearly 100 years ago, the mayor of Tokyo gave 3,000 sakura
Area restaurants join in too, offering cherry accompaniments
— cherry trees — as a gift to the American people, which were
to dishes and featuring the fruit in their entrées. And there is
planted near the capitol's Tidal Basin.
no need to worry about shortfall. An average cherry tree has
enough fruit for 28 pies. So join in the celebration of spring by
Their annual blooms are celebrated with a
16-day festival
bringing that cherry essence to your table.
that runs March 20-April 13 and includes kite flying contests, a
parade, paddleboat rides and evening lantern walks.
— Julie Piotraschke