Three Grandmothers Set to Change the State Of Michigan With Their Family's Cherry Recipe

Published: Aug. 5, 2013, 2 p.m.

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Located in Traverse City, MI, which is arguably the cherry capitol of the world, these three awesome grandmothers decided it was time to change careers and to put others back to work in the state of Michigan.

Our dream became an "ah ha" moment. We three grandmas, who are sisters from the Herkner family of Traverse City, could make cherry topping with our parents' recipe that we sold at our roadside stand on our cherry farm when we were kids.

There is a lot of great information in this interview, especially how to work with State Colleges who have product development centers, and will help you build your business for free.

The Herkner sisters believe their cherry topping is not for ice cream alone. Check out their recipe for BBQ Baby Back Ribs.