Here’s one of our simplest, oldest and delicious BBQ recipes. We serve our Spicy Cherry BBQ Meatballs in our stores as much as we can because it’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. They’re perfect for summer evenings spent grilling with the family, feeding a hungry group of teenagers at a graduation party or simply making […]
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Ahhh, Snappin’ Turtle Cherry Ice Cream. Aside from an ice cold pitcher of sangria or a warm slice of cherry pie, ice cream is the flavor of summer. This recipe for Snappin’ Turtle Cherry Ice Cream will quickly become a family summer staple for generations to come. Made with a vanilla custard base making it extra rich and […]
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The Manitou Passage off Sleeping Bear Point in early May still had considerable amounts of ice. Northern Michigan has some of the most beautiful beaches and lakes in the world. Good Morning America declared it the most beautiful place in America and every year thousands of vacationers revel in its splendor. But that splendor hides some […]
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Just one of the many breathtaking vistas to be found on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive No list of northern Michigan scenery is complete without a mention of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Situated between Glen Arbor and Empire it offers spectacular views, firstly through forest and across Glen Lake, and then over the dunes and out […]
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Spring, at last, is making its presence felt in the Republic. The days are noticeably longer and warmer, the snow has almost completely melted, and ice is gradually yielding to open water. Patches of grass are even turning green! There doubtless remain a few snowy days ahead, and we can never forget the risk of frost, but the weather has turned. The […]
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Surfers heading to the beach at Sleeping Bear Point. Photo: Beth Price. It may be about a thousand miles to the nearest ocean, but you can surf in northern Michigan. While the waves are usually small, the right conditions can produce surprisingly large and high-quality surf. Sadly, those conditions aren’t that common until the fall. But after […]
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Savory Cherry Strudel This Savory Cherry Strudel recipe was developed by one of Cherry Republic’s own, Gene Kovacs and his partner Craig (the true chef, by Gene’s own admission!). He brought this dish to an office brunch and it stole the show. Full of chicken, goat cheese, Cherry Republic Dried Cherries, sundried tomatoes, Poblano peppers, bacon […]
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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVWEOz_yPpY] What some have dubbed “the endless winter” may at last be drawing to a close. Spring Break is here! Like many around the country, several at Cherry Republic have skipped town heading for warmer climes. Those of us left holding the fort in Glen Arbor decided to get out for our very own Cherry Republic-style Spring Break, […]
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Moosejaw Mountaineering and Patagonia are teaming up to help raise some money for some really fantastic charities. Two of those charities are near and dear to our hearts here at Cherry Republic: the Leelanau Conservancy and the Michigan Land Use Institute. Here’s how it works. The charities will try to raise as much money as possible […]
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Hiking back from North Manitou Island towards the Crib with Pyramid Point in the distance. On Thursday, March 6th, 2014, we attempted something that hasn’t been done for 40 years: to hike the treacherous ice across the Manitou Passage to the islands 8 miles out. In the 1970’s, Bob’s father and two brothers left the shore […]
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Ingredients: 2 cups white or whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 cup Cherry Republic Dried Cherries, chopped 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 1 1/2 cup (from 4 […]
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The wild winter this year has brought frigid temperatures, mountains of snow, and large waves to the Republic. We can now add ice caves to that list! The spectacular formations on Lake Michigan have been caused by the way the lake has frozen this year: a mixture of sudden freezing caused by historic low temperatures, a […]
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