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Fizzy Cherry Lime Margarita: Bring The Republic To Your Happy Hour

Our Fizzy Cherry Lime Margarita is bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for afternoon sipping. Make one and relax on the patio or make a pitcher to share with friends for taco Tuesday! Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and to celebrate we came up with our Cherry Lime Margarita. Reasons Why You’ll Love Our …

Earth Day: 5 Ways To Celebrate In Northern Michigan

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, the entire Cherry Republic staff has been challenged with lacing up their walking shoes and participating in our first annual Earth Day Tree-Planting Walk-A-Thon For Nature Extravaganza! Running from April 15 through April 25, employees are encouraged to walk outside and log their steps. For every 10,000 …

Join Us For Our 2022 Annual Test Kitchen

Welcome to Cherry Republic’s Test Kitchen. This is where the magic happens. And by magic, we mean new gooey Boomchunka cookie flavors, buttery cherry shortbread, nut mixes, and everything in between. We have four brand new recipes at Cherry Republic, and we are inviting you to try them from noon to 4pm on Saturday, April …

March Outdoors

When the calendar page flips to March, we know we’ve made it through another Northern Michigan winter. Sure, there might be a snowstorm or two left in Old Man Winter’s quiver, but nothing’s going to stop us from getting outside to witness the newness of the Earth. So break out the galoshes and insulated waders, …

2022 Cherry Industry Update

March has Cherry Republic looking ahead to this year’s cherry crop full of hope for a bountiful season. To find out how the Michigan cherry industry is doing, we checked in recently with the coordinator of MSU’s Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, Dr. Nikki Rothwell. Q: Was the 2021 cherry season a success? How did …

The Complete Savory Winter Recipe Series

Winter’s frigid temperatures bring with them the desire to get out and explore Northern Michigan. But they are often followed by the strong need to rush back indoors to get warm. However, it is not always a warm fire that’s needed to beat back the cold. A delicious, hot meal hits the spot when the …

5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Montmorency Cherries

Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits, and for good reason. If you’ve ever had the luxury of eating a cherry straight off the tree in Northern Michigan, you know there’s nothing like a fresh cherry’s flavor. They’re not only delicious but are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that result in …

Cherry-Infused Maple Syrup: We've Tapped Into Something Great!

The Droscha family has been perfecting the art of maple syrup production at their centennial farm in Mason, Michigan, for more than 50 years. For generations, they’ve passed down the art of sustainably tapping hardwood maple trees and boiling sap over a roaring hardwood fire.Today, the Droschas continue to make pure maple syrup “the old […]

Cultivating A Sunny Future

Providence Organic Farm in Central Lake, Michigan, is well-known for growing things. Owners and operators Ryan and Andrea Romeyn have been producing a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and strawberries on their popular CSA farm for 20 years. Today, they’re helping to cultivate a future built on renewable energy thanks to an array of …

The Cherry Lovers Gift Guide: Valentine's Day Edition

Chocolate and cherries are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. With that said, not all chocolate and cherry products are created equal, and when it comes to impressing your loved ones, why wouldn’t you want to give them the absolute best? With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is in the air! If you have a cherry lover …

Sharon's Cherry Scones

We recently put out a call to our Citizen chefs asking for their favorite recipes using Cherry Republic products, and we received this scrumptious Cherry Scone recipe from Sharon G., who shares that she’s been a loyal Cherry Republic customer for “at least 30 years!” Her buttery creation uses plump Montmorency Tart Dried Cherries and …

Celebrating National Cherry Month

If cherry trees blossom in May in Northern Michigan and the harvest falls in July and August, why do we honor The Greatest of All Stone Fruits in the middle of winter? Here’s why! The month kicks off with National Dark Chocolate Day on February 1st. And what goes better with chocolate than cherries? February …

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