Debbie Taylor and her husband Mark are longtime fans of Cherry Republic. Residents of Ohio, they are frequent visitors to the Republic, and when they can’t make it to one of our stores in person, they shop online where they recently placed an order for Montmorency Dried Cherries. “Boy, they are delicious,” Debbie wrote to …
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On Tuesday morning, I walked Sonny on Lake Michigan Road on our first day above freezing day in weeks. We walked to Shalda Creek with the warm sun shining hard on the bright snow and the moist air wafting through the pine trees. It felt strangely tropical. Once we reached the culvert, we followed the …
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Whether you’re making a cozy slow-cooker game day dinner in the winter or planning a summer BBQ, these BBQ wings will be a hit. This recipe uses the unique flavors of Cherry Republic Original Barbecue Sauce and Cherry Root Bear (pick some up at one of our six Michigan stores) to add a tasty flavor to your …
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Fresh, tender carrots and cherry-infused pure maple syrup will make this pretty dish will a welcome addition to your Easter dinner or any springtime meal! INGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds carrots ¼ cup butter ⅓ cup Cherry Republic Cherry-Infused Maple Syrup Salt and ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Place carrots into a pot and cover with salted …
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Last year we had to get creative with our Traveling Test Kitchen, so we went virtual — and our loyal Citizens of the Republic made it a great success! We had over 350 people ‘apply’ to be taste testers, and we selected 50 Citizens at random to try out some of our super secret new …
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When the weather cools down, heat things up in the kitchen with hearty soups like our White Chicken Chili. A favorite throughout the Republic, it’s made even more delicious with the flavor of our Cherry Salsa. Choose from Original, Mild or Hot, depending on your heat preference. Serve with a warm-from-the-oven batch of scones made with our Cherry Scone Mix. …
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In late December 2020, we checked in with Dr. Nikki Rothwell, MSU Extension Specialist, on the state of our beloved cherry industry. Here are some of her highlights: Growers were able to pivot quickly in response to COVID-mandated hurdles working with MSU, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Michigan Farm Bureau to ensure the safety of farm …
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Just before Christmas, Bob received an email from Bob received a request from a Little Traverse Lake neighbor and 30-year Cherry Republic customer explaining that she and her husband were planning to make a special delivery to some of the hard-working nurses at University of Michigan Hospital. Jeanne and Todd Bredin would be delivering Christmas Eve dinner to …
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What better way to toast a new year than with a sale on our cherry wines? Cherry Republic’s wines start with only fresh-pressed juice — including locally grown Balaton and Montmorency tart cherries. We offer 18 wines and ciders ranging from 100% cherry wines to grape and cherry blends, sparkling wine, port, ice wine, pinot …
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We recently ran across this quick, easy and healthier snack idea on Sally’s Baking Addiction blog that we thought would be a great way to kick off the new year. We made a couple of tweaks to make it Boomer Bear-approved and think you’ll agree that the result is delicious! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup honey or brown rice …
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Welcome to our 8th annual 31 Days of Giving campaign — Cherry Republic’s oldest charitable giving initiative. Each day throughout the month of December, we will announce grants to non-profit organizations throughout Michigan. Over the years, the gifts have benefited everyone from children and families to our beloved Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In 2018 and …
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Social distancing is difficult any time of year, but at the holidays we long to be close to family and friends more than ever. We asked our Cherry Republic family what some of their favorite holiday traditions are and how they might look different this year. The consensus? We might have to be apart physically, …
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