The tradition behind wild rice harvesting

Two people in a small boat harvesting wild rice

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 […]

Cooking with tradition: Wild rice pancakes made easy

wild rice pancake with wojape

There’s something deeply comforting about a warm, homemade breakfast—especially one that connects you to tradition, community, and the natural world. At SweetGrass Trading Company, we believe that food should nourish both body and spirit. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Wild Rice Pancake Mix, made with wild rice harvested by the Red Lake Nation […]