monkeydeskstand wrote:
> Hello, does anybody know of still operating roasting green chile
> stands in or around Denver. Usually get 2 or three bushels each fall,
> even 4, but it's late in the season, as we weren't keeping priorities
> in sight. Still have some from last fall and our freezing techniques
> are good, but the quality texture and flavor of what we got last year
> basically sucked so that is why the lack of enthusiasm that has left
> us to this possible demise of lack of green chile.
>
> Person there was extremely drunk and I assume the roasters were total
> beginners. Didn't speak English well enough so I couldn't relay how I
> like them roasted.
>
> If you know one please reply, preferable hatch green chilies.
>
> Thanks either way.


You could call Nick's Garden Center to see if they are still roasting
or drive along Federal Blvd. to see if anyone there is still open, but
I think you are too late in the season. Late August to mid September is
chile season in Denver. Pumpkin stands have replaced chile roasters
now, and Christmas trees will take their place next weekend.

gloria p