Up North Blog

This cheerful red and green salad is sure to add a welcome splash of color to your holiday table. The star ingredient? Cherry Republic Dried Cherries, of course! INGREDIENTSSalad:Florets from 1 head of broccoli, blanched and drained½ cup Cherry Republic Montmorency Dried Cherries, coarsely chopped⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans1 apple, diced1 small red onion, finely …

If you’ve ever given or received a Cherry Republic gift, you know one of the best things about it (besides the delicious cherry treats) is the bits of Northern Michigan nature nestled inside each box. It’s become a favorite tradition at Cherry Republic as we share our love of the north with the world! But …

We have a good time at Cherry Republic every day of the year, but on Halloween? Let’s just say we really lean in to the spooky fun. Thanks to all of our Citizens who stopped by our retail stores in their clever costumes over the weekend for some cherry-style trick or treating. Our Cherry Ambassadors …

Layers of graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and cherry fruit topping taste as good as they look! The best part? Cherry Republic’s Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries make this recipe quick and easy! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can …

These delightful popovers are not only scrumptious, but also quick and easy to make thanks to the use of crescent rolls and Cherry Republic’s Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries! INGREDIENTS Two 8 oz. cans crescent rollsOne 18 oz. jar Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries1/2 cup powdered sugar2-3 tsp. milk1 tsp. vanilla extract DIRECTIONS

Whether enjoying a leisurely brunch on the weekend or a hectic weekday breakfast, you can whip up this tastety morning treat in no time with the help of packaged crescent rolls and Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries. INGREDIENTS 1 package crescent rolls1/2 jar Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar For Glaze3/4 cup powdered …

On Monday, October 18, our staff will celebrate what has now become one of our favorite days of the year: Leaf Day. All Cherry Republic locations — including our HQs, retail stores, Cherry Public House, and our Service Center — will be closed for the day so every employee can enjoy this unique Republic perk. …

We’re blessed to be surrounded by inspiring vistas in Northern Michigan, but inspiration gleaned from old newspapers? That’s exactly where Chicago-based collage artist Catherine Elizabeth finds hers, especially if you’re talking about the colorful Glen Arbor Sun. Catherine started making collages nearly 10 years ago. Her Northern Michigan Collection “contains newspaper from the quaint town …

This past Sunday, over 200 friends, family members, and Cherry Republic staff members gathered in Glen Arbor for Bob’s 60th Birthday Luau, complete with mandatory leis, a Hawaiian pig roast, tiki torches, and more. Drinks were shared, toasts were made, laughs were had, and a few tears were shed. To commemorate this milestone in Bob’s …

What Is Corporate Gifting? Corporate gifting is the practice of creating a connection with employees, clients, or prospects through the use of a gift. To help you decide if corporate gifting is right for you, we’ve put together this article addressing some key reasons why corporate gifts are important. So, let’s get to it!  The …

We’ve taken a classic autumn recipe and kicked it up a notch with the addition of Montmorency Dried Cherries and Cherry-Infused Maple Syrup. We used a combination of Granny Smith and Gala apples to give a nice balance of tart and sweet fruit, but you can use your favorite variety. Then just pass the ice …

Laura Ann Johnson is not one to back down from a challenge, which is why she agreed to step in and fill the spot of cyclist on the team of Meggen Peterson and Deb Sears in Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 Michigan in Frankfort. This despite being the busy mom of two, working as a training specialist at …