On October 19, 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, Public House, and mail order — will be closed for the day so every employee can enjoy this unique Republic perk. Created in 2014 to take …
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One of the most beautiful scenic highways in the country cuts right through the middle of the Cherry Republic. M-22 comprises 116 miles of pure driving or biking wonder. Starting north of Manistee, it hugs the Lake Michigan shoreline through Benzie County and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, making its way around the north tip of …
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Just add our Smoky Cherry Slow Cooker Sauce to your favorite short ribs, and prepare to fill your kitchen with heavenly aromas! Ingredients: Bone-in short ribs*, 2-3 lbs. Smoky Cherry Slow Cooker Sauce, one 17 oz. jar Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt Directions: Season each short ribs generously with salt. Add olive oil to frying pan …
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Every hostess needs a go-to appetizer for those last-minute gatherings over the holidays. This one isn’t only easy, it’s delicious and sure to become a seasonal favorite! Favorite Holiday Appetizer Ingredients: – Cream Cheese, 8 oz. softened – Cherry Nut Mix, 14 oz. bag – Cherry Pepper Jelly, 9 oz. jar – Water Crackers, 1 box Directions: …
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Ingredients: 4 oz. bag Ruby Red Freeze Dried Cherries 1 1/2 cups almond milk, skim milk, or fruit juice 1 banana, sliced 1 cup frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey Fresh fruit and mint sprigs for garnish Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. If the smoothie seems …
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It may seem to some that Northern Michigan is far-removed from the heated debates about racial equity happening around the country. But a recent incident with our local county commission pointed a harsh spotlight on us, and it illuminated the very real need for racial education in our corner of the world. After all, while …
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Pictured above: Poets Evelyn and Kate ParkSince some summer visitors haven’t been able to make it up north this year, we thought it would be fun to document this unique time through poetry. So in our summer catalog, we asked our Citizens to share an original poem that expresses what they would miss most about […]
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For too long, northern Michigan lived with the threat of a massive oil spill from the Line 5 pipeline. The recent revelation that at least two more ships struck the pipeline and an anchor support failed is another reason why we must shut down Line 5 immediately.As a small business owner, I know firsthand how […]
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2020 Holland Career Tech Center interns (l to r): Anna Kloosterman, Josh Walters, Grace Kloosterman, Program Director Jill Landman, Haley Brannan, Alex Braun, and Jonathan Desantiago. All are from Ottawa County.Cherry Republic has been cultivating a culinary program with the Holland Careerline Technical Center for the last three years to create a pipeline of new and […]
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Mary Swikle, who spends most of her time studying Theology and Humanities at Villanova University, has graced Cherry Republic’s Glen Arbor campus with her impressive painting talent this summer. This creative college student’s Mom is also a painter, and when she was little Mary got to play with her Mom’s paints, which lead to her interest […]
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The combination of Michigan raspberries and tart Montmorency cherries in our Cherry Berry Jam make these the best thumbprint cookies you’ve ever had. And while they’re a favorite during the holidays, we think this iconic and yummy cookie is a welcome treat any time of year! Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine salt3/4 […]
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Cherry Republic will mark the official start of summer with the 3rd annual product release of our Sunset Blush 100% Montmorency Cherry Wine on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. ‘It’s Sunset Somewhere’ will be celebrated at all six of Cherry Republic’s retail stores in Glen Arbor*, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth and Holland. […]
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