For the last 7 years, we have used an artificial tree from our wedding. This year, with the boys just ripe for another Christmas adventure, we thought we would go out and get our first real Christmas tree. We went to the self serve Lion’s Club lot way out in nowhere and manned by nobody. You […]
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Cherry Republic began as a small store with 2 employees but now employs over 200 people for the busy holiday season. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at Cherry Republic during our busiest time of the year! Here are several of Cherry Republic’s call center staff answering the phones. Chances are, if you call our 1-800 number […]
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As the end of the year nears, we like to take the time to recognize people and organizations that have made a positive contribution to the greater good. Every day through December, we are wholeheartedly giving to good people and organizations living out big dreams. We’ll be giving out a total of $120,000 over the […]
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If you’re looking for an easy, fun, home-made holiday gift idea, we have just the one for you. These individual cherry pies are baked in a small mason jar. You can give them unbaked and ready to bake or freeze, or you can bake them and give them ready to eat. All you need are the […]
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Serves: 10 – 12 Ingredients: 4 T butter 1 ½ cups chopped onion 3 ribs celery – chopped 12 cups dried bread cubes 1- 12 oz bag Cherry Republic Great North Fruit Mix ½ cup fresh parsley – chopped 2 tsp poultry seasoning 3 T sage 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 ½ to 2 cups chicken or turkey stock Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. […]
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I’ve been in Asia investigating the Taiwanese and Chinese markets for cherries. And having some fun too. I met with many Taiwanese food companies. Wow, are they generous. I received so many gifts from them. These are fun boxes full of Almond and Strawberry Nougat. We talked about making Cherry Nougat. Check out the warning signs […]
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Autumn may be the most beautiful season in northern Michigan. The trees which we paid little attention all summer have exploded with magnificent reds, golds, yellows, purples and greens, reminding us that they’re still there. Roads are lined with mammoth cornstalks, delicious apples, plump pumpkins and crazy gourds. On clear days, the water is as blue, clear and […]
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We enjoy celebrating around the Republic and there are no better times to celebrate than on holidays. Halloween is no different. Here is a collage of pictures from our various Halloween celebrations! Enjoy! [gallery ids=""1772,1735,1773,1736,1739,1775,1738,1734,1731,1737,1733,1732,1774""]
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White Cherry Chicken Chili Recipe – Kara P. Cherry Republic Fall Recipe Contest – Honorable Mention Ingredients: 6 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded 2 16oz jars Cherry Republic Cherry Salsa (mild, original, hot, or combination) 48oz low-sodium chicken broth 48oz Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1tsp cumin 1tsp garlic powder 16oz frozen corn niblets Mix all […]
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Cherry Lemonade Cupcakes with Lemon Chiffon Frosting – Rachel R. Cherry Republic Fall Recipe Contest – Honorable Mention Cupcakes: 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 large eggs, beaten Zest of […]
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Cherry Fudge Pumpkin Cherry Cake Pops – David W. Cherry Republic Fall Recipe Contest – Honorable Mention Ingredients: 1 Cherry Republic Pumpkin Cherry Cake, cut into cubes, frozen 4oz Cream cheese, softened 1/2c Cherry Republic Cherry Fudge Sauce [plus additional sauce as needed if the mixture requires more moisture] 1/2c Powder sugar 1/4t Lavender 12oz White chocolate […]
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The Cherry Republic Fall Recipe Contest has come to a close. We received so many recipes over the last few weeks we thought we might have mistakenly offered the deed to the Glen Arbor property as top prize. It was hard to choose one – should it be a dessert? Main course? The recipe with most […]
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