by Scott Pikovsky | Jul 10, 2017 | Beans, Grains & Legumes, Newsletter
If Southern foods have got you “grinnin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet tater,” then we’ve got the best grits to anchor your plate. Geechie Boy Mill was founded by Greg and Betsy Johnsman in 2003 on Edisto Island, South...
by Scott Pikovsky | Sep 16, 2014 | Beans, Grains & Legumes, Newsletter
Last week we recieved a shipment of white hominy grits, bramata (course) yellow polenta, and cornmeal from Geechie Boy Mill in Edisto Island, South Carolina. Greg and Betsy Johnsman salvaged a rare seventy year old electric mill they found in a barn. The original...
by Scott Pikovsky | Mar 10, 2012 | Beans, Grains & Legumes, Newsletter
For the Mulino family, making great Polenta is a family affair. Felice Mulino grew up in Cassano Belbo, a small farming village in Piedmont an hours drive fromTurin. His first job was carrying grain from his family’s farm, to the town’s hundred year old mill. In...
by Scott Pikovsky | Apr 18, 2011 | Beans, Grains & Legumes, Newsletter
What is unique about Principato di Lucedio risotto rice? The name signifies that the rice is not a blend of different rice varietals, as can be the case with many. Principato di Lucedio, an estate established in the 12th Century guarantees that the product is 100%...