Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 02-07-19

More Vitamin C than an Orange?  – –
Did you know that there is a vegetable with more vitamin C than and orange? Believe it or not, there is. It’s called a kohlrabi, which in German loosely translates into ‘cabbage turnip’. Kohlrabi is popular in Germany and other Eastern European countries because of its unique taste and incredible nutritional benefits.

Fun Nutritional Facts about Kohlrabi
 An ounce of this super veggie contains nearly 140% of the vitamin C recommended for daily consumption. But that’s not all the goodness a kohlrabi has for you to enjoy. This vegetable also is high in fiber and contains a decent amount of potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus along with some B vitamins (B1 & B6) and trace amounts of the minerals copper and manganese.

Eating Kohlrabi
In our house, kohlrabi is most often eaten raw after peeling off its tough skin. It can also be eaten cooked, mashed, or cut up raw in salads. And don’t throw away kohlrabi greens. You can also use them in salads or in your green smoothies.  Kohlrabi can be store for several weeks, but once you’ve cut it up, don’t let it sit overnight, because it often develops a bitter taste. It’s still edible, but its sweet yummieness definitely fades. 

For those adventurous smoothie connoisseurs, here is a suggested recipe. (Modify according to your own tastes)

1 bunch of greens, kohlrabi, kale, or spinach
1 apple
1 banana  masks the strong vegetable flavor of the greens)
½ avocado (for creaminess without dairy)
1 carrot
1/2 cup fruit juice or water
½ red beet (if you want to go for fluorescent red instead)

Growing and Buying Kohlrabi
For those of you thinking about growing kohlrabi yourselves, make sure you plant it in late fall or very early spring, because kohlrabi doesn’t like the heat. The hotter the weather gets the more spicy bite (think radish) it gets. You typically don’t find kohlrabi at your local super market, but the Sierra Vista Farmers Markets has several vendors that pick kohlrabi fresh just for you. This super veggie is seasonal so if you want to try it, make sure you stop by the market before they are gone.

Farmers Market Tokens (A.K.A Wooden Nickels)
Our Farmers Market Tokens are now available. Check with Winnie or Will at the information booth for more information.

This Week At the Market

Agricultural and Produce Vendors Spotlight

Golden Rule Dairy
Did you know that Golden Rule farm gets up every morning at 3 am, so they can milk their cows at 4 am? Later in the afternoon at 4 pm, they have to milk again. This type of dedication and discipline is what it takes to bring you some of Cochise County’s freshest raw milk and cream.  Golden Rule Dairy also offers their own granola and kefir grains.

Bakers and Food Vendor’s Spotlight

Papa Mike‘s Jerky
Papa Mike and his much loved beef jerky will be at the market this week. Papa Mike has a flavor for everybody so come and find your favorite. His best selling jerky is mesquite flavored and the chili lemon.

Estrada Citrus
Fresh Arizona crown citrus is a seasonal crop you’ll find at the market in the winter months of January & February. This week Irma is back once again with her citrus. Whether you are looking for oranges for fresh juice or just a freshly peeled snack, Irma will have something for you.

Pollylops
Valentines Day is coming up. If you are looking for a special sweet treat this year for you favorite loved one, you might stop by Barb and John’s booth at the market and pick up some of their delicious candy. This week they’ll have a special Valentine’s Day candy they call “conversation hearts” which they say are perfect for parties or the office. You’ll have to stop by and ask them to explain this intriguing Valentines Day candy.

Artisans, Craft,Body and Pet Care Vendor’s Spotlight

Maggie’s Dog Treats
This week Maggie’s Dog Treats brings not only all natural, no preservatives, freshly baked dog treats, but also cat and horse treats. Zia, the owner and baker, also has pet accessories available as well. Check out her tag bags (to keep the tags from rattling or getting caught), Lavender Bed Buddies (comforting scented bedding), Kleen-Ups (special dog towels for the muddy paws), and the Ivy League dog collars.

Special Announcements and Events
This week is craft Thursday so we should have a good crowd. 

Cochise Cowboy Poetry will entertain us and also have a booth for early ticket sales on the upcoming event for this weekend, February 8 and 9.

We hope to see you all at the Market this week!

This Week’s Weather Forecast

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