July 21, 2022 On Sunday night, I took Sonny for a walk in the Hemlock woods near our house. We’ve been in these woods so many times, but this was different. I was barefoot and softly stepping into a symphony of plants and soils and would-be obstacles. It started by stepping through a squishy cattail …
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July 15, 2022 A few weeks ago, Cherry Republic hosted a teary going away party for our grandest employee, Phyllis Taylor. Many of you will recognize Phyllis. She has been the face of our Glen Arbor campus for 16 years — primarily greeting friends and customers in the winery. And she was the heart and …
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The comforting flavors of tart cherries, brown sugar, and almonds combine with rolled oats, whole grain oats, and flour to create the perfect cherry crisp topping. Just add butter, sprinkle over a jar of Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries, and pop it in the oven. Your kitchen will be filled with heavenly aromas in no …
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Sara Harding Named VP of Impact & Sustainability Cherry Republic has announced that Sara Harding will fill the company’s new role of Vice President of Impact & Sustainability. Harding will be a member of the company’s Leadership Team and will lead Cherry Republic’s newly formed Impact Department. In her new post, Harding will manage the …
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July 7, 2022 There were so many good things happening this week, we didn’t stop with just one final story! Enjoy, and let’s all make this week even better. First, Governor Whitmer came to visit our Traverse City flagship store on Tuesday afternoon. We met her at the back door and chatted in a quiet …
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Here’s a tip from your friends at Cherry Republic. If you want to squeeze every bit of fun out of your 2022 summer, you’d better have a checklist. We’re talking bonafide spreadsheet-level checklist. After all, there’s so much to do and see in Northern Michigan, you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss a thing …
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JULY 14, 2022 UPDATE Here’s the lastest tart cherry crop update from Dr. Nikki Rothwell at the Michigan State University Extension Center: Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest. Weather report The weather has been cooler than normal with some occasional …
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MAWBY Sparkling in Suttons Bay and Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor share a love of Northern Michigan and its natural beauty. And now they share something else to cheer about. For the first time, the two have collaborated to produce a limited-edition wine. But not just any wine. MAWBY and Cherry Republic have created a …
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Today is the first official day of summer, and what could be better on a hot summer afternoon than an icy-cold bottle of your favorite Cherry Republic Cherry Soda Pop? How about a scrumptious Cherry Soda POPsicle? Here’s how to give this frozen treat a cherryific upgrade that’s sure to wow your kiddos this summer. …
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If you’ve ever been to a Glen Arbor 4th of July parade, you no doubt have happy memories of ‘Big Red’ — Cherry Republic’s iconic red bus. It would roll down Western Avenue filled with Cherry Ambassadors handing out cups of fresh cherries to the crowd. A few years ago, Cherry Republic donated Big Red …
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We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but now it just became the best meal of the day. A Savory Cherry Breakfast Sandwich packed with protein, healthy fats, and cherry spice, let’s get cooking! You can easily scale this recipe up or down, depending on how many mouths you are …
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Standing sentinel along Michigan’s extraordinary 3,200 miles of fresh water coastline, Michigan’s more than 120 lighthouses not only guide vessels safely through the majestic Great Lakes, they also offer a glimpse into our state’s unique and storied nautical history. As you put together your road trip itinerary this season, be sure to include stops at …
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