We received hundreds of amazing submissions during our 2017 Summer Photo Contest. Each and every photo beautifully captured our motto Life, Liberty, Beaches, and Pie, and we loved seeing how you experience it. From beautiful shots of nature at its finest, to family portraits with many smiling faces and kids freely eating their slice of […]
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At Cherry Republic, we have what you would call a good problem. We’ve been so blessed with visitors flocking to our Glen Arbor campus that we are, quite literally, bursting at the seams. We simply cannot squeeze any more customers into our store, winery, and cafe. And like many of our fellow Glen Arbor retailers […]
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You may be a self-professed tart cherry aficionado, but do you know how Traverse City and the surrounding area came to be known as the Cherry Capital of the World? And here’s a bonus question worthy of Trivia Night: Can you name the differences between a Montmorency and a Balaton cherry? Cherry Capital of the World Let’s […]
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August 2, 2017, marked the second anniversary of the Glen Arbor Storm of 2015. In a way, it’s hard to believe it’s been two years. Yet when I consider how far we’ve come since that fateful day, my heart is full of pride for our community. I think it’s important to look back, though, and revisit […]
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By Mary Winowiecki, Cherry Republic Cherry Republic’s newest retail location — this one in beautiful downtown Holland, Michigan — threw a grand Grand Opening on Friday, June 16, 2017. Eager customers, members of the West Coast Chamber of Commerce, the media, and even Boomer the Bear were all on hand to christen the new store. The celebration included appetizer and […]
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Sunset over St. Joseph’s Lighthouse in early-May 2017. Photo credit to Laurie B. Tell me more… Here in the Republic, we live by the motto Life, Liberty, Beaches and Pie. We try to define it, but what makes it special is that it means something different to each person. So what does Life, Liberty, Beaches, and […]
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We are excited to announce that our newest store in the beautiful town of Holland, in southwest Michigan, is set to open in only a few short weeks! Located at 29 W. Eighth Street in the heart of downtown Holland, the storefront is ideally located and has some great architectural detail. Our new Holland storefront. Our team has been working day and […]
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Now that 2017 is upon us, it is time to take a look back at all of our Cherry Republic memories from 2016. Here is a blog with a few of our favorites and most memorable moments from January through December 2016. Opening a store in Frankenmuth: We joined a great community of shops in Little […]
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Tis the season to give back to Michigan, the state that has done so much for Cherry Republic. Each day in December, Cherry Republic will designate an organization for a major contribution. In total, we will give away $150,000. December 31st. Crosshatch. $10,000. This is an ongoing contribution for this valuable organization supporting small farms and young […]
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The numbers are in! Our top 12 gift boxes of 2016. Having trouble picking the right gift box, we put together our top 12 selling gift boxes with some reasons why they made our list. The Big Classic Big on flavor, big on cherries, big on fun. The Big Classic makes a great party even better. Cherry Essentials True […]
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Cherryaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & diced 2 Tbsp. canola oil 6 Tbsp. Cherry Republic’s Cherryaki sauce 1 1/2 Cup shredded carrots 2/3 Cup dried Montmorency cherries, chopped 1/2 Cup green onions, chopped 1/3 Cup almonds, toasted & sliced 2 heads of lettuce(iceberg or romaine), washed Directions: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, cook […]
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Savory Phyllo Shells Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cup Cherry Republic’s Balaton wine 1 Cup dried Montmorency cherries 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsp. minced garlic 16 oz, feta cheese, crumbled 2-10 oz. boxes frozen spinach, chopped, thawed & squeezed dry 5 Packages of mini phyllo shells Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees In a small bowl, soak cherries with wine for 30 minutes, remove cherries with strainer […]
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