How did you start?

Agathe : The plantation dates from 1987, it was my parents who planted it and who immediately went into organic farming. It was a sole proprietorship at the beginning, then I set up in 2018 with my father. So today we are GAEC Balandier Bluets, made up of two partners, my father and myself.

We have truly had a family operation since its creation.

What do you like most about this job?

Agathe : I don't know if there's something we don't like...! For my part, I like being on the plantation, in nature with the singing of birds. What's interesting is also doing everything from A to Z: growing, maintaining and marketing your own product. I'm not sure I could be a salesperson in anything other than what I do.

Roland : We also like contact, going to salons, receiving the public. For example, during the Girmont night markets, there is always a crowd around the stand and that is something that we really appreciate. And then, it takes us out of the farm, because otherwise we would become bears!

Do you have a recipe idea based on your products?

Roland : We have sweet and sour blueberries with which we can concoct good little dishes, in a sweet and savory style. It goes very well with scallops, game and especially duck breast. So I brown my duck breast, to which I add a spoonful of neutral honey, like acacia. I let it caramelize then I deglaze the sweet and sour blueberries with the vinegar, which really brings blueberry aromas to the dish. At the end of cooking, I add some slightly warmed sweet and sour blueberries and it's ready!

Agathe : We work with a lot of local restaurateurs who offer good recipes. They like our products because they make desserts that are easy to make and very popular.

On-site sales in season (July 1 to August 15), Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.