Lemony Ricotta Scones with Dried Cherries

“Let’s cook with the machines, Mom!” was a weekly plea from my then young son, Lucio. This early Saturday morning greeting, said about 3 inches away from my half-asleep face, still makes me smile. He loved playing with variations of these scones, opening the cabinet to check which dried fruits were on hand or grabbing an orange or a lemon as a surprise. Ditto to exploring the nut drawer in my fridge: pecans, toasted hazelnuts and almonds all made appearances, thanks to regular trips to Saha