Hola Chicos,

Ciro, Gentile, & Hijo (CGH), telephone number 094 415 815. Is a family run farm stand that sells more of the “exotic” fruits and vegetables that is rare in Montevideo, Uruguay. I frequent them quite often, as I enjoy my fresh olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon grass and more.

CGH is a bit pricey for Uruguayan standards, most of the patriots seem to be of the mature crowd (ages 50’s and up). I remember when we lived in California I shopped at Whole Pay Check as my other half describes the place. And the patriots there were again of a more mature crowd.

Baby Boomers and older seem to know where to shop for good quality produce and food products. So I some times gage my selections of farm stand fete from its customer’s ages. I seem to be the few young persons that purchase produce from CGH. So, Andrea, the wife, who speaks English (very rare in Uruguay), knows me by first name basis. Or knows me as the Hawaiiana.

During early 2007, I launched a personal chef delivery service and CGH was my top produce supplier. Every week I’d have a standard list of items; cilantro, lemon grass, young coconuts, scallions, onions, carrots, bell peppers, and some times some fruits delivered to my home. They have never disappointed me with their produce.

Its the place to know if you are looking for more of the “exotic”. All the produce is not organic though, most of the items have been imported from Chile or Brasil. Andrea is first to point out that her family only chooses the top of the line offerings and is very proud of their selections.

CGH is almost at all the daily ferrias (farmers’ markets) in and around Montevideo, Uruguay I’d suggest to give them a call to inquire about their schedule. That way the next time you are in need of fresh produce you can just make a stop.

Ciao

O

Here are some pictures of their produce and me in action.

Fresh Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

Pineapples, Kiwis, and Cherries

Myself and Ciro, tring to bargin on Lemon Grass

Bright Bell Peppers and Big Cucumbers

Figs, Purple Plums, Root Vegetables, and Giant Gingers