Hatch green chile peppers: If you know, you know.
Hello, again!
Tired enough of the weather recently around Wichita, we decided to take some time off and make a trip to Colorado to enjoy some cooler conditions. Although it has been hot (90’s) recently in some parts of the Rockies, it's nothing compared to what we have been experiencing. (I know, Phoenix has been hotter than here; it’s all relative). With nighttime temperatures in the 60’s and not too much rain, it was worth the trip west.
When visiting the Southwest, I’ll always look for opportunities to enjoy green chile peppers while dining. New Mexico restaurants offer green chile year around, I imagine (even McDonald’s offers Hatch chile in the fall in New Mexico!) Blake’s Lotaburger (as seen on the Netflix show Breaking Bad) definitely offers Hatch green chile year round. They boast that they serve their exclusive variety of green chile pepper that is 100% grown, harvested and flame-roasted in Hatch, New Mexico. Their pork burritos come with green chile verde, burgers are made with fresh, not frozen, premium beef patties, and they use fresh cracked eggs for their breakfast menu. It’s my kind of place!
Angie and I also stopped into Spencer’s Garden Center in Colorado Springs on our trip. Mike Spencer is who got us started in roasting green chile years ago. It was 1999 when Jeremy and I were visiting Mike’s store. Spencer’s, a long time family owned garden center like ours, has offered fresh produce as one of their specialties. Always wanting to hear what people think, this time I asked a clerk which was better - Hatch or Colorado chile. Without hesitation, his answer was Hatch!! As you can see, I’m not the only one who’s crazy for Hatch green chile.
Our staff is busy roasting this year’s first batch, and more will be here soon. We’re also gearing up for our all new ChileFest Saturday, August 31 at both stores. It’ll be a green chile lover's dream day. Our staff will be creating easy-to-make dishes with Hatch green chile for you to enjoy. And yes, we will be selling Hatch green chile cheeseburgers (IYKYK!) See the full ChileFest schedule on our website.
Once you’ve tasted these special peppers, you’ll understand the fuss. We hope to see you at the roaster soon at the stores.
Your friend in the garden,
Marty Johnson
Owner - Johnson's Garden Centers
Tired enough of the weather recently around Wichita, we decided to take some time off and make a trip to Colorado to enjoy some cooler conditions. Although it has been hot (90’s) recently in some parts of the Rockies, it's nothing compared to what we have been experiencing. (I know, Phoenix has been hotter than here; it’s all relative). With nighttime temperatures in the 60’s and not too much rain, it was worth the trip west.
When visiting the Southwest, I’ll always look for opportunities to enjoy green chile peppers while dining. New Mexico restaurants offer green chile year around, I imagine (even McDonald’s offers Hatch chile in the fall in New Mexico!) Blake’s Lotaburger (as seen on the Netflix show Breaking Bad) definitely offers Hatch green chile year round. They boast that they serve their exclusive variety of green chile pepper that is 100% grown, harvested and flame-roasted in Hatch, New Mexico. Their pork burritos come with green chile verde, burgers are made with fresh, not frozen, premium beef patties, and they use fresh cracked eggs for their breakfast menu. It’s my kind of place!
Angie and I also stopped into Spencer’s Garden Center in Colorado Springs on our trip. Mike Spencer is who got us started in roasting green chile years ago. It was 1999 when Jeremy and I were visiting Mike’s store. Spencer’s, a long time family owned garden center like ours, has offered fresh produce as one of their specialties. Always wanting to hear what people think, this time I asked a clerk which was better - Hatch or Colorado chile. Without hesitation, his answer was Hatch!! As you can see, I’m not the only one who’s crazy for Hatch green chile.
Our staff is busy roasting this year’s first batch, and more will be here soon. We’re also gearing up for our all new ChileFest Saturday, August 31 at both stores. It’ll be a green chile lover's dream day. Our staff will be creating easy-to-make dishes with Hatch green chile for you to enjoy. And yes, we will be selling Hatch green chile cheeseburgers (IYKYK!) See the full ChileFest schedule on our website.
Once you’ve tasted these special peppers, you’ll understand the fuss. We hope to see you at the roaster soon at the stores.
Your friend in the garden,
Marty Johnson
Owner - Johnson's Garden Centers
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