[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX1pI346cCk] Bob’s mom is one of the icons of Cherry Republic, and indeed, of Glen Arbor. Here she and Bob discuss growing up in the area and some of her thoughts on family. Mother Mary tells us what it was like to raise, in her words, “Six ornery children.”
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Boomer, the Cherry Republic Bear, looks more relaxed now that he finally has a name. The bear has been around for ages, but he’s lacked a name until now. We asked for suggestions from our Orchard Report readers, and hundreds poured in. After whittling the nominations down to a short list, you weighed in with your votes […]
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Brimming with fresh citrus and cherry flavors, our new Cherry Blossom Lemon Cake will sell-out quickly. Wine lovers may be familiar with a famous region in Bordeaux called Sauternes. Some of the finest dessert wines in the world are made in Sauternes. The heavenly elixir bottled by the top winemakers there is proof of their fanatical […]
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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmvusvYWZA] We’re one step closer to naming our mascot. Thanks to the great suggestions we received, we’ve narrowed the list to the five favorites. Now it’s up to you. Take a look at the finalists and cast your vote! We’ll tally the votes and announce the winning name in a future Orchard Report. //
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Mary, Colebrook, and Hawthorn Grandchildren are adorable, wonderful, imaginative and brilliant. But being a grandmother is no easy task. With a few years of experience, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade. Here are some ideas for getting the best out of your grandkids – with the least friction from their parents. 1. Keep your […]
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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-bHlUgEOHI] Can you think of a good name for the Cherry Republic bear? If so, let us know in the comments below. If we like your suggestion the best, you’ll win a gift box specially picked out for you by me. So give us your best suggestion and help us finally give the Cherry Republic bear a […]
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Our chef, Tony Finnestad, fields questions from a reporter in the lead-up to our Traverse City store’s reopening. It’s been boarded up for weeks and has been the scene of noisy, dusty construction work with a near-constant stream of contractors coming and going. But the day is finally here! The work is almost finished! Our fabulous, […]
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Ice formations on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Sleeping Bear Bay After a long, cold winter, spring is coming to northern Michigan! While there is still a chill in the air and doubtlessly more snow before summer, the sun is noticeably warmer and the piles of snow and ice are melting. If you picture spring in […]
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The Bacon & Blue Cherry Fig Jam Pizza. You lived a short but tasteful life. RIP. After spending months developing and fine-tuning Cherry Republic’s Savory Cherry Fig Jam, Corporate Chef Tony Finnestad forged this tempting pizza that highlights the savory flavors of the jam, including fig, caramelized onions and roasted garlic. The savoriness is evened […]
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Crostini can regularly be found on most restaurant menus (including ours!) and at any friend/family gathering. Its versatility and ease of preparation lends itself to an infinite amount of tasty toppings and variations. Tony Finnestad, our Corporate Chef, paired our new Savory Cherry Fig Jam with tart Goat Cheese and a bag of our Cherry Ambassador Mix to […]
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Camps for the kids and tours and events for the grown-ups will hopefully be a fun way to get more people to experience life in the Republic! Cherry Republic has a new addition coming in June. We have named it the Cherry Republic Experience and its goal will be to bring memorable and heartfelt events to customers […]
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Last year, Cherry Republic celebrated its first 25 years of existence. As we start our second 25 years, we thought we’d share some dreams we hope to accomplish by the time we are 50. So here is a rainbow of ideas and though some might seem farfetched to you, each of these dreams have been discussed within […]
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