
SPRING
VEGETABLES
fruit
garnish
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish

YEAR-ROUND
We celebrate these delicious ingredients year-round in our food, desserts, and beverages at Chowgirls!
Ingredients to celebrate
SPRING
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish

SPRING
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
FRUIT
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
GARNISH
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish


SUMMER
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
FRUIT
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
GARNISH
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish
FALL
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
FRUIT
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
GARNISH
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish


WINTER
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Arugula
Peas
Radish
Ramps
Rhubarb
FRUIT
Mid May - Mid July
Strawberries
Tropical Fruits
Dragon Fruit, Kiwi,
Pineapple
GARNISH
Citrus
Pansies
Chives
Radish

SUMMER
Beets
Bok Choy
Cauliflower
Corn
Garlic Scapes
Kohlrabi
Peppers
Radish
String Beans
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Basil
Berries
Cherry Tomatoes
Edible Flowers
Garlic Chive Flowers
Mint
Stone Fruits
Apricots
Blackberries
Cherries
Grapes
Melons
Nechatrines
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
FALL
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Beets
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Golden, Chioggia, Red
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Brussel Sprouts
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Parsnips
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Tomatoes
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Into October
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Cherry Tomatoes
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Yellow, Black, etc.
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Winter Squash
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Spaghetti, Acorn, Butternut, Delicata
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Apples
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From the US, not Argentina
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Blackberries
-
As available from the US
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Figs
-
Grapes
-
Pears
-
From the US, not Argentina
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Persimmons
-
Fuyu, late October
-
Raspberries
-
As available from the US
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Melons
-
As available into October
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Pomegranate
-
Late September
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Fresh Apple
-
Dried Fruit
-
Dehydrated Citrus
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Cranberries
-
Fresh and Candied
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Pomegranate Seeds
-
Sage


WINTER
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Beets
-
Golden, Chioggia, Red
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Brussels Sprouts
-
Parsnips
-
Winter Squash
-
Spaghetti, Acorn, Butternut, Delicata
Citrus
-
Fresh and Dehydrated
-
Cranberries
-
Fresh and Dehydrated
-
Dried Fruit
-
Nuts
-
Sage
-
Apples
-
Wind down as US supplies dwindle
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Citrus
-
Sumo Mandarins, Cara Cara, Clementines, Tangerines
-
Dragon Fruit
-
Kiwi
-
Pineapple
-
Pears
-
Wind down as US supplies dwindle
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Star Fruit

PRO TIP
Pickling is a great way to save foods that are about to go bad and extend their life beyond their peak season.
Some of Chef Liz's favorite quick pickles:
• Green beans with hot sauce
• Beets with warm spices and garlic
• Cauliflower with curry

PRO TIP
Simple syrup is a great way to use
fresh herbs and fruit that may be
past their prime. Aptly named,
making simple syrup is really quite
simple. just mix blah blah blah -
cocktials, mocktail, coffee sweetners

PRO TIP
Making a seasonal fritata is a great
way to use up little bits of leftover
veggies, meat, and cheese that you
might not have any other use for or
be wondering what to do with.

PRO TIP
Making a seasonal fritata is a great
way to use up little bits of leftover
veggies, meat, and cheese that you
might not have any other use for or
be wondering what to do with.

LOCAL
We’re proud of the personal relationships we've built with our vendors. We trust them to supply us with the highest quality ingredients. Sourcing regionally also allows us to support our local economy and reduce our carbon footprint. We prioritize sourcing regionally from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. We also grow many ingredients in our own garnish garden and make lots of items in-house. Here are some examples of specific items we source locally.

HOUSE-MADE & HOME GROWN
house-made
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Focaccia
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Lavish
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Pita


CHOWGIRLS GARNISH GARDEN
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Edible flowers
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Raspberries
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Crab apples
-
Zucchini
-
Herbs

SUPPLIER PARTNERS
Co-op Partners:
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Cilantro
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Crimini mushrooms
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Portabella mushrooms
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Sugar
-
Zucchini
-
Tomato cherry
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Provolone
Upper Lakes Foods (ULF):
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Old Dutch Kettle Chips
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Baker Boy Brioche Slider Buns
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Good Bread Company
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Multigrain
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Sourdough
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Demi Baguette
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Ciabatta
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Fortune Fish & Gourmet
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Mozzarella
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Olli pepperoni
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American cheese
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Butter
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Smoked Maple Leaf Gouda
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Mascarpone
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Ricotta
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Prosciutto
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Swiss
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Burrata
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Pail Feta
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Edelweiss Havarti

Bix:
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Heavy whipping cream
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Half and Half
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Cream cheese
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Enoki mushroom
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Sogn Tome

ORGANIC
We use as many organic ingredients as we can. It’s not only better for the health of our clients and staff, but it also supports the health of our planet by keeping our water sources free of contamination. This also ensures that the people who grew our food weren’t exposed to harmful chemicals in the production of growing and harvesting the crops. When it comes to sourcing produce, we look to the Environmental Working Group for guidance on which items are most important to source organically vs which are more ok to source conventionally when organic isn’t available.
ALWAYS ORGANIC
Apples
Celery
Grapes
Greens
Pears
Peppers
Potatoes
Stone Fruit
Strawberries
Tomatoes

