Tag Archives: local food

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 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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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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Knowing My Food

Posted on February 22, 2017 by B and G Produce

For the last two years, a local friend of ours has raised pigs. Last year, we bought and Matt butchered Big Brown. He was a delicious specimen. This year, we bought two. Matt butchered them in our garage which means … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Beets

Posted on July 21, 2016 by B and G Produce

Beets. They’re like cilantro. You either love them or hate them. Matt loves them. Until fairly recently, probably 5 years ago, I was in the other category. The dish that changed my opinion was Matt’s beet salad, probably because it … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Basil Kale Pesto

Posted on July 13, 2016 by B and G Produce

Ok, I know…it’s not produce straight from the garden. But, the Basil Kale Pesto we are selling at market is made with our basil and kale. Plus, it’s super tasty! So, what to make with it? First, the photo above…yum! … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Barese Swiss Chard

Posted on July 10, 2016 by B and G Produce

Barese Swiss chard is chard bred to grow and look like bok choy. If you’re a gardener know that flea beetles love bok choy. Holes in produce does not bother us, but the holes don’t settle as well with everyone … Continue reading →

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In Season: What we’re doing with Fava Beans

Posted on June 30, 2016 by B and G Produce

We look forward to many vegetables throughout the season. Fava beans rank fairly high for both Matt and I. Their growing window is short, especially when summer heat hits in June, like this year. We will have favas for two … Continue reading →

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