Author Archives: B and G Produce

In Season: What we’re doing with Cucumbers

Posted on August 31, 2017 by B and G Produce

It’s late August and we are now swimming in cucumbers. I am absolutely fine with this “problem”. If we had tomato and cucumber salad for every meal during the height of summer, I’d be happy as pie. I do realize, … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Zucchini, Summer Squash, & Eggplant

Posted on August 17, 2017 by B and G Produce

Mondays and Thursdays are long. To be honest, most days are long this time of year. But on Thursday, we get up at 4:30am to bake granola and biscuits, make hummus and pesto, and roast coffee beans. Then, we head … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Swiss Chard

Posted on August 13, 2017 by B and G Produce

Swiss chard is one of the most beautiful plants we grow. The stalks vary from white to yellow to pink to red to striped and the large green leaves are accented by veins of matching colors. Swiss chard is a … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Padron Peppers

Posted on August 2, 2017 by B and G Produce

Padron Peppers are a Spanish tapas treat and you are lucky enough to get them in small, remote, middle of the state South Dakota. You will find these throughout Spain, but they originated in the northwestern region. Typically they are … Continue reading →

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In Season: What else we’re doing with Kale

Posted on July 17, 2017 by B and G Produce

I know I just wrote about kale. I know I just wrote about kale salad. But, hear me out. You need this salad. You need this salad on your dinner table tonight. This is a Caesar kale salad to cherish. … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Kale

Posted on June 14, 2017 by B and G Produce

We’ve been growing and loving kale for years. My first love was kale chips. And, I still adore them. Fresh from the oven, the first pan is all mine. No sharing. I can’t help it. They are that delicious. I … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Pea Shoots

Posted on June 8, 2017 by B and G Produce

Many of our market customers are now familiar with pea shoots. If not, please stop by our Saturday market and try some. We offer samples every week. Anyway, these little morsels taste just like peas and we are able to … Continue reading →

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Posted on June 1, 2017 by B and G Produce

Our farm eggs are always super fresh. We gather daily and sell out every weekend, so you know your eggs are less than a week old. Store bought eggs, probably not. But, have you tried hard boiling super fresh eggs? … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Escarole & Curly Endive

Posted on May 25, 2017 by B and G Produce

You’ve probably heard of Belgian endive, but what about curly endive? Both curly endive and escarole enjoy and thrive in chilly weather, so they have been doing exceptionally well this year. Both are members of the chicory family and have … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Size Doesn’t Matter

Posted on April 19, 2017 by B and G Produce

Size doesn’t matter, at least not when you’re talking about asparagus. Some people believe thin asparagus yields more tender, less woody asparagus. I used to believe that, too. That is until the asparagus we grow started thickening as the crowns … Continue reading →

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