A well-stocked pantry makes weeknight cooking a little easier. While most kitchens already have basics like flour, spices and cooking oil, adding a few Indigenous ingredients can introduce new flavors and plenty of versatility. Here are five pantry staples that deserve a spot on your shelf. Wild rice Wild rice is one of the most versatile ingredients you […]
Wild rice has been harvested by Indigenous peoples for generations throughout the Great Lakes region. While many people enjoy it in soups, salads and side dishes, fewer know about the careful process used to gather it from the water. Unlike cultivated rice, wild rice grows naturally in shallow lakes and rivers. If you’re curious about the differences between cultivated […]
When winter settles in and the days grow shorter, we naturally reach for meals that are grounding, nourishing, and deeply comforting. One of our favorite cold-weather staples at SweetGrass Trading Company is a hearty wild rice bowl—simple to prepare, endlessly customizable, and rooted in thousands of years of Indigenous food knowledge. Wild rice has been […]
At SweetGrass Trading Company, an online store proudly owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, we celebrate the beauty of Indigenous culture through our food, gifts, and wellness items. One of the most treasured products we offer is wild rice – a food with deep cultural significance, particularly for Indigenous communities. Wild rice holds a […]