Minnesota Grown: The Best of the Season
Minnesota Grown
The Best of the Season
Our "Peak of the Season" picks in the Produce Department are often Minnesota Grown. In the fall, it's more like they're always Minnesota Grown! Enjoy the best tastes in town when you add these seasonal selections to your basket on your next visit.
Apples
Look for First Kiss and the ubiquitous Honeycrisp when choosing a sweet snack or brightening your favorite fall salads. First Kiss has the same great crunch as the Honeycrisp, with a slightly more tart and tangy taste.
Tomatoes
Fantastic local tomatoes are available year-round in Minnesota, but sweet heirloom tomatoes really shine this time of year. Show off their colors in fresh applications like salads and on your most fancy-pants sandwiches.
Squash
Dumpling squash are a fun way to mix things up. They're cousins of the delicata squash, with a rounder, squatter shape. Like delicata, they have a thin, edible skin. Try them roasted plain or stuffed with a warm autumnal grain dish.
Mushrooms
Our local partner R&R Cultivation provides us with 100% USDA Certified Organic, sustainably grown fresh gourmet mushrooms all year round. They are great in pasta and rice dishes, soups and stir fries. Look for a wide variety of fresh fungi flavors and shapes, from golden oyster to maitake to brown beech.
Microherbs
Nutrient-dense soils and a state-of-the-art hydroponics system grow the freshest microherbs in town. Locally sourced from Krav Farms, these teeny, tiny leaves of basil, dill, cilantro and parsley mean there's no chopping required! Use them as a finishing touch on any dish to add delicate herbal freshness and an Insta-worthy aesthetic.
Selection and availability of products vary by market.
