This is a photo of our Bing Cherries when they were not quite ripe.  They look stunning in a simple bowl as a centerpiece until you have a chance to use them.  We made cherry vodka and a fabulous homemade vanilla ice cream with homemade hot fudge and fresh cherries.  It was our best crop to date. 

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It is always hard to decide what to bring to thank someone for having you to their home, whether for dinner or for a long weekend.  My best advice is to take the time to tailor the gift to the recipient.  For instance, it is alright to bring a bottle of wine if you know they like wine – and it is always more meaningful to bring one you know they will enjoy.  If you know they like vodka, make a flavored vodka such as cherry or limoncello.  Making a homemade gift can also be nice, a tin of biscotti or chocolate chip cookies is always appreciated.  Or bring them a little gift basket – coffee themed or pasta themed with homemade or your favorite jar of sauce.  Flowers that are arranged or a plant can be used as a centerpiece will brighten their day.  If you are not able to bring something you could always show your appreciation by picking up coffee and pastries for everyone or take them out to dinner or lunch.  There are so many ways to thank your host.