While in a losing effort to do some spring cleaning I came across this name and address.

Singing Pines Wild Rice
Joe Allen
Grand Rapids Minn

218 326 1013

I just called him up to be sure he was still in business and didn't mind me posting his business on the internet.

I've bought wild rice, which I really enjoy in various recipes as well as plain, from this gentleman for over 25 years. His name and address is hard to find since he does very little advertising and, AFAIK, doesn't use a computer much, if at all. Some people resell his products but why not buy from the source? He gives small discounts for larger purchases. Amazingly, in this day and age, he sends the rice without pre-payment. Once you get it, you send him a check. He does not take credit cards. I asked him if he got stiffed very often and he said, "Only a couple of times over the years". Maybe wild rice promotes honesty?

He is now 68 and says he will keep selling it for at least a couple of more years. Nice guy to do business with. He has several types of wild rice, wild as well as cultivated, and several different areas and ways of preparation. I'm not sure he's the cheapest but comparing apples to apples he delivers a fine product at competitive prices. It ain't cheap but good things rarely are. Highly recommended.

His wild rice, which comes in plastic packages, make exceptional Christmas gifts for those of us who are not in wild rice country.

BTW, to be clear, I've never met him personally and have no relationship whatsoever to his business.

BTT

Thanks for the tip. I'll give him an order. Hope we don't ruin a good thing.
Brice

I have been meaning to order form this guy for a long time. I am going to get in and do it this week.

Wild rice is the perfect pairing for wild game.

I can't wait to report back.