The name Six Lugs originated from my childhood. My siblings and I picked cherries near Atwood, Michigan to earn money for school clothing. The kindly farmer paid us $1.00 per lug (about 4 cents/pound). On the typical day, I could pick three or four lugs. On a special day, I managed to harvest six lugs, hence the name Six Lugs. Working the farms quickly taught me how to spot the best of the best cherries, and I only used those to make the special Cherry Vinaigrette you’re now holding.

- Sheryl Umulis (a.k.a. Natalie Robyn)