Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 11-21-2019

Living the Ketoluscious Way – – –
Have you ever reached that rock bottom point in life with seemingly nothing left to loose and in that moment of desperation you make a change that transforms your life?

That’s the point Janet Amos reached in 2015. As a disabled Veteran, suffering debilitating multiple sclerosis, Janet’s life was a living nightmare of fatigue, dizziness, severe vertigo, migraine induced seizures, memory loss, neck pain, extreme hand tremors, and slurred speech. Confined to her bed and unwilling to accept this barely existing life as her fate, Janet “snapped”.  Believing she had nothing left to loose, and against all conventional wisdom (she just didn’t care anymore),  Janet threw away all of her medications (including here daily MS injections), cleaned out here kitchen, removed all grains, sugars, and processed foods and began her journey into a life of eating to live instead of living to eat.

Within a couple of weeks stumbling through this new way of living, Janet began to see results. As she learned more and became more discriminating in her diet her condition improved. No longer confined to the bed she was eating organically grown fruits and vegetables, along with grain free, sugar free, and low carb meals. Thinking she had turned a corner in life, Janet for the first time in as long as she could remember, stepped out and walked to her local movie theater to live a little. Throwing caution to the wind she had a chocolate brownie and ice cream –with chocolate syrup. The next three days Janet spent in bed reliving her old nightmare, her symptoms had returned in full ravaging force.

This was what Janet called her “Ah Ha moment”. She realized it was her food that was killing her, not her body. With that excruciating lesson permanently branded upon her consciousness she vowed – never again!

It’s been years now and Janet says she is 90% healed. Her MRI’s now show her lesions disappearing which she said her doctors told her wasn’t possible. (They claimed it was some sort of placebo effect which has now lasted nearly five years, so she fired her neurologist).

Because her energy levels are back up and she no longer needs assistance moving about or walking, Janet packed away the wheelchair and walkers in her storage shed, a milestone in her journey to living a healthy and active life again.

One of the additional benefits of Janet’s new way of life was that her husband Jeff who suffers from pulmonary hypertension was forced to eat the Keto way as well.   After undergoing a double lung transplant Jeff was up and walking the next day and out of the ICU after only seven days. Janet and Jeff credit his amazing recovering to their Keto lifestyle.

Because the Keto diet so drastically changed their lives Janet was convinced it could change other people’s lives as well and this led to her starting the Ketoluscious Bakery. Janet doesn’t just claim her baked goods are truly KETO, but guarantees that they are made with only the best KETO ingredients. Janet says she is true to her word. Her baked goods contain NO Grain – No Sugar – No Gluten and they are chemical free, as she describes it “just beautiful clean and delicious food”.

Now if you are wondering if Janet’s claims sound too good to be true, why don’t you stop by the Sierra Vista Farmers Market this week and talk to Janet about her journey from chronic illness to living an active healthy life again. While you are there, try some of her KETO baked goods and see just how good living the KETO way can be. Come experience the Ketoluscious Way by eating to live instead of living to eat. By the way. If you would like bread or other special orders be sure to talk to Janet at the market this week and place your orders.

Here is a taste of what Janet will be bringing this week:

1. Pumpkin loaf w cream cheese frosting.
2. Pumpkin cheese cake slices
3. Pecan pie slices
4. Apple pie slices
5. Pecan sandies
6. Chocolate chip cookies
7. Dinner rolls
8. Brownies (several varieties) 
9. Salted Carmel turtles

Vendors Spotlight

Simmons Honey Ranchito
This week the Simmons Honey Ranchito will be bringing their popular Jalapeno Jelly along with a great variety of other jams and jellies. They have a good supply of local Mesquite & Desert Wildflower honey in various sizes that will fit any need. If you are needing chicken eggs, be sure to stop by early because they only have a very limited supply this week.

Dolce Amore
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so if you like Tiramisu, cannoli, cookies, lemon cake, apple cake, mini strudel, mini lemon tarts feast your eyes up these old world desserts.

White Cane Salmon
Randy with White Can Salmon will return to the Sierra Vista market this week with his salmon fillets and smoked salmon in various sized portions.

Sweet Arizona
To satisfy your sweet tooth, Sweet AZ will have homemade toffee, brittle and fudge. Special this week if you buy four you get 1 free!

Celestial Breads
For those of you looking for a fun Thanksgiving bread, be sure to stop by Celestial Breads this week and pick up some of their Turkey bread. Now if you are wondering what exactly is turkey bread it is turkey shaped loaf (if you allow me to call it that) of bread roughly two challah loaves in size. It comes with a variety of toppings and makes a great addition to your holiday meal.

They also have their popular standbys like egg bakes and iced cinnamon rolls and a whole lot more.

Zarpara Vineyards
This week Zarpara Vineyards will return with some wines perfect for your Thanksgiving holiday festivities. For a light red wine that will compliment your Turkey their Monastrell is a perfect choice. By the way, Monastrell won “Best in Class” at the Arizona Repulic Wine Competition.

If you are looking for something a bit more fresh and crisp, try their Sauvignon Blanc which pairs well with appetizers. If a heavier red is your taste then try their Sangiovese or Zinfandel.

This weeks Special: Zinfandel – by one bottle for $28 get a second bottle for 28 cents.

Hilltop Hydroponics
Hilltop Hydroponics will be at the market this week with his beautiful living lettuce. He’ll have spring lettuce mix, kale, arugula, cherry tomatoes, European cucumbers, bokchoi, and several varieties of micro-greens.

Beatty’s Orchard

With fall creeping up on us, that means its apple season at the farmers market. If you are an apple connoisseur then now is your opportunity to try variety of apples that you won’t find anywhere else in Cochise County. Beatty’s Orchard will have Rome, Chieftain, Winesap, Fuji, Bert’s Special, Querian, Granny Smith and Gold rush. Backyard Gardening & Growing will have Gala, a Fuji variety, and Granny Smith.

Miss Martha Aprons and Embroidery

Martha has always enjoyed embellishing items and especially loved the hand-made tea towels she and her husband received from his grandmother when they got engaged. She loved=s creating item, that brighten the home and bring a smile to the face. Look for her Thanksgiving and children’s items.

Barbara Blanchard
This week Barbara will be bringing Hanukkah and Christmas aprons for moms and daughters along with hanging towels.

Special Announcements and Events

SNAP – Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
The Sierra Vista Farmers Market now accepts SNAP and Double Up benefits. Just visit our information booth near the center of the market to swipe your cards. Remember you can use them for all produce, dairy products, meats, spices, baked goods, and frozen ready-to eat meals (such as lasagna), plants that produce edibles like tomato plants and herbs. Double Up is only redeemable for Arizona grown fruits and vegetables, though.

Musical Entertainment This Week:

For your enjoyment music this week will be by Pat Panther.

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

This Week’s Weather Forecast

This Weeks Vendors
(Vendors are Alphabetized – attendance at Thursdays market subject to change without notice)

– – Vendor Grown – – Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Grown – – seal are known to grow at least 85% of the products they sell.
– – Vendor Brokered – – Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Brokered – – seal do not grow a majority of the produce they sell and are known to purchase  a majority of their products from third parties.

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Ancestral Herbals
Ancestral Herbals has a new lotion refill station.  Now you can bring your previously purchased plastic bottles and refill for $1.30 per oz or bring your own clean bottles as well. This week Julee will have pH balanced shampoo bars as well as conditioner bars with green ingredients that are nourishing – and that means no waste and no pollution!

Arevalos Farms – – Vendor Grown – –
Aaron Cardona will NOT be at the market this week.

Backyard Gardening & Growing – – Vendor Grown – –

Noah Struse will bring onions, cucumbers, Grannie Smith and Autumn apples, tomatoes, and Mesquite flour.

Big Skye Baker
Bodie with Big Skye Bakers always has tasty baked goods for you to try.

Big Woody’s

Café Cultiva
 Jesse and Jessica will have fresh brewed coffee by the cup. They will also have fresh roasted whole beans from Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, and India. If you need your beans ground they’ll be happy to do so while you wait. If you have a sweet tooth ask them about their been to bar chocolate.

Celestial Breads
 See vendor spot light above.

Desert Oasis Soap
Greg brings a wide variety of soaps to the market every week. Ask him for his favorite scent.

Designs by Copper Canyon
Nancy with Copper Canyon has throw pillow of all sizes and also brings denim aprons, men’s aprons, table runners, tea towels, grocery bag holders, and wil accept special orders.

Dolce Amore
Teresa with Dolce Amore bakes Italian specialties for you. Special note: Tiramisu and cannoli.

Emu Enterprise – – Vendor Grown – –
Roger Taber provides us with yak meat every week. Try something new for dinner. Also, Roger has several emu products available.

Ginny’s Eclectic Kitchen
Ginny makes fresh sourdough bread for you every week. She also carries San Pedro River Valley Salsa.

Golden Rule Dairy – – Vendor Grown – –
Remember to pick up your raw milk and cream at Golden Rule Dairy. For those of you who like granola the Stride family makes their own healthy granola. They also offer kefir grains. Oh, and not to leave out Fido, the Stride’s also have a variety of deer antlers which make great dog chews. Must be an acquired taste…

Gracewater Farm
Trudy brings seedlings and other plants each week. You’ll find her in Ginny’s booth at Eclectic Kitchen.

Greenstone Pottery & Crafts
Charlatta and Eric will NOT be at the market this week.

Hilltop Hydroponics – – Vendor Grown – –
 See vendor spot light.

Hone Ranger
Scott the Hone Ranger will sharpen just about anything you bring to the market.

Incredible Snacks
Each week David brings an incredible assortment of dried fruit and nuts. 

K-1 Kreations
K-1 owner Kris runs a special on all her table runners. Stop by an ask her.

Krazy Koytote Kettle Corn & Smoothies

La Pina Raw Juice
If you haven’t been to the market recently, come on by and try Alexa’s incredible raw juices. With only the best ingredients Alexa uses a vertical “slow” juicer which helps keep all of the goodness (enzymes, phytonutrients) alive in her raw juices.  The result is the best tasting raw juice available. Did I say it tastes delicious? My favorite is the Apple – Ginger – Turmeric – Lemon blend. It’s refreshing with a nice tangy bite at the end.

Alexa also has Kangen Water, a filtered/ionized water produced by Enagic – a Japan-based company who has been a leading manufacturer of alkaline ionizers/water filtration for over 40 years. Alexa is happy to give you samples of her juice and water. So make sure you stop by and give it a try.

Lazy KJ Ranch
Stuart with the Lazy KJ Ranch which specializes in “Farm to Table” all natural grass-fed pork.  Stop by their booth and try their outstanding smoked pork ribs, BBQ pork sandwich, white truffle fries with parmesan~romano, double stacked nachos, burritos, and air fried quesadillas. All prepared fresh table side. This week Stuart is offering ribs by the bone along with amazing BBQ pork any way you like it.

Lasagna and More
Chef Scotty will be at the market this week with his mouth watering Lasagna. A consistent favorite at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market, these ready made meals will delight your family for dinner tonight. If you are wondering what the “more” is in Lasagna & More you might also like one of Chef Scotty’s killer burritos. Scottie makes a two meat (beef/pork) burrito as well as a six vegetable vegan burrito.  Just a note, all of Chef Scotty’s burritos are lard free.

Lettuce Man – – Vendor Grown – –

Donna will Not be at the market this week.

Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories
Zia will NOT be at the market this week.

McDonald Farm
Scrumptious baked goods are brought to you by Donna. Try lemon bars, cinnamon rolls, scones, hand pies, and the ever favorite seven nut caramel bar. She also brings chicken and duck eggs.

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.

Queen Ceviche
This week Feliz has more of her spicy red salsa (with oregano) as well as red chipotle salsa. The chipotle has a slight smoky flavor after your first bite. Don’t forget to try her guacamole or of course her royally delicious ceviche- all are available with a bag of fresh tortilla chips. Feliz will quench your thirst this week with her ice cold hibiscus lemonade. If spicing up your life is more your speed then try Feliz’s salsa or guacamole.

San Ysidro Farms – – Vendor Grown – –
If you are looking for quality grass fed beef or lamb for your next meal or special occasion, Nathan Watkins of San Ysidro Farms will be at the market this week. Nathan has a 100% grass fed beef and lamb. Their heritage cross pigs provide their fine pork If that’s not on your menu tonight then you might try their alfalfa fed and non-GMO grain supplemented pork from their heritage cross pigs.  Make sure to ask him about their other fine meat products as well. If a quick bite to eat is more your speed try one of Nathan’s warm (or take home frozen) pasties (pictured).  

SAS-Z Nuts – – Vendor Grown – –
If you’d like to spice up your pistachios a bit, Steve has garlic onion, green chili garlic, chili lime and hot chili in addition to premium salted pistachios.

Sky Island/47 Ranch – – Vendor Grown – –
Ranch owner Dennis Moroney tells us that he will bring their grass fed beef and lamb as well as wild Salmon from Alaska. He and his wife Deb make their own peanut butter from certified organic peanuts. Also, they bring all natural churro sheep wool in a variety of colors (no dye added at all).

Simmons Honey Ranchito 
 Their local mesquite honey is now in season and its the largest crop of the year, its light amber color is beautiful reminder of the wild desert mesquite from which it originates.

Fun Honey Fact: Did you know: Honey is a natural sweetener (sweeter than table sugar) mostly composed of fructose and glucose and about 18% water (the lesser water content the better the quality of the honey). It is rich in antioxidants, fat free, and cholesterol free. Honey is an excellent energy food, so make sure you stash a few honey stix in your hiking backpack, it might just give you that extra edge to make it there and back.

Sivonn’s Garden  – – Vendor Grown – –
Fresh backyard garden produce by Sivonn. Seasonal greens such as Swiss chard, arugula, collards, and kale and other produce.

Super Natural Organics – – Vendor Brokered – –

Sweet Arizona
Roger and Debra will be bringing a large selection of homemade toffee, brittle and fudge. All their products are always naturally gluten, soy and preservative free. They also have dairy free, vegan and nut free options available. Ask them about their market special – Buy 4, get 1 free.

Tawin’s Gardens and Crafts 
Tawin’s Garden not only brings potted plants and succulents, but she is a whiz with her crochet needle, come check out her cute little cacti and Yodas. They make great souvenirs or gifts for the grandchildren.

Toy’s Eggrolls

Tigerlily Boba Tea

White Cane Salmon
See vendor spotlight above.