i'm am loving the fresh cherries that are in season now and at every grocery store in town. i like to keep a big bowl on my counter and nibble on them throughout the day. i like that hand to mouth thing. sorta like chips and salsa (well, nothing like chips and salsa, who am i kidding?). did you know that cherries may be 10 times stronger than aspirin or ibuprofen in relieving arthritic pain and can reduce the pain associated with inflammation, arthritis, and gout? it's true. i read a few years back in men's health, that 13 fresh cherries have the same amounts of concentrations of potent antioxidants that 2 ibuprofen have. interesting, huh? give it a try next time you have an ache or pain. or, put it in a cocktail and fend off any potential hangover!