Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 12-05-2019

$100 Like and Comment – Facebook Contest
It’s the first Thursday of the month and that means we’ll be having our monthly $100 Farmers Market Tokens giveaway. Our unique wooden tokens can be spent at any of the fine vendors of the Sierra Vista Farmers Markets. So if you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, buy some healthy fruits or vegetables, or just purchase a unique piece of art for your home, be sure to enter this week’s contest for your chance to win. Entry is free and easy. Just visit our Sierra Vista Farmers Market Facebook page and like our contest page and tell us one thing you like about winter in Cochise County. That’s it. Then on Thursday at noon at the market we will randomly draw a name from those of you who entered the contest. Remember, you have to claim your prize in person at the market the day of the drawing 2 pm or your prize will be forfeited and rolled into next week’s contest.

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and you managed to keep dry.  It has rained for the past two Thursdays and I’m happy to say that the National Weather Service does not forecast any rain for this Thursday’s market. In fact, they say it’s supposed to be “mostly sunny”. That would be a nice change.

 How about that rain, though? Out here in Hereford we got nearly 9” of rain over the past two weeks, that’s well over half our annual average rainfall for the year!  What a great way to head into the final weeks of 2019. 

This Week at the Market
Edith Beatty will be back with her apples. She’ll have Bert’s Special, Fuji, Yellow Delicious, Chieftain, Granny Smith (Large & Medium), Rome, and No Name. Edith is happy to report that her apples are especially clean having been washed by 10” of rain over the past two stormy weeks up in Miller Canyon. The Beatty’s have gotten nearly 30” of rain so far this year.

The Simmons Honey Ranchito will have their special varieties of jams and jellies this week. For those of you with a healthy sweet tooth, they’ll also have their Mesquite and Desert Wildflower honey in various sizes.

It’s that time of year again when Sky Island Brand Meats reminds you to order your all natural Criollo Rib Roasts for your Christmas or New Year’s party. Talk to Dennis, Allie, or Flavie this Thursday at the market.

For those of you asking about Shelly Flanigan’s cake pops, we are happy to let you know that she will be back this week. If you want a really unique and classy desert for you holiday party, stop by Shelly’s booth and ask her about her cake pops. She will also have toffee.

Tom Hanson will be on hand with his Hilltop Hydroponic living lettuce, arugula, kale, bokchoi, endive, tomatoes and microgreens (radish and sunflower). For some of the most beautiful greens around, be sure to stop by Tom’s booth and pick up some of his great produce. If you are interested in how Tom grows his greens be sure to ask. Tom is a wealth of information about hydroponics.

Janet Amos will have her Ketoluscious baked goods at the market this Thursday. For those of you who missed her two weeks ago because of the rainy Thursday before Thanksgiving, this week is your chance to stock up on healthy Keto gingerbread cookies, cake, cookies, and other fine baked goods. Remember that Janet takes orders for Keto bread, bagels, and whole cakes. Be sure to stop by her booth and place your orders for the holiday season.  Oh, and this week Janet will be carrying Four Kings Granola for you granola lovers out there.

If high octane desserts is what you crave, you’ll love Dolce Amore’s coffee tiramisu, strawberry tiramisu, cookies, and cakes. Teresa takes orders, so if you want to impress your guests for your next holiday party be sure to get your cake and tiramisu orders in early.

Remember, all of December we’ll have additional artisan vendors on hand so you can find those perfect handmade gifts for your friends and family. Copper Canyon will have their bowl and plate cozies, along with a Buy One – Get One Free special on their clothes. Greenstone will have their jewelry and an entirely new pottery selection. Jim Williams is now making “Lazy Susans” and will have a few in stock at the market this week along with his special 30 caliber bolt action pen and pencil sets you’ll have to see to believe. Laflamme will be there this week with their pallet furniture and some of their whimsical bird feeders. On the other side of the walkway Bernie and Bill will be back with their assorted selection of Christmas ornaments for your trees.

Vendors Spotlight

Sky Island Brand Meats
Get your orders in for All Natural Criollo Rib Roast just in time for holidays.

Lasagna and More 
Chef Scotty returns this week with his great all natural frozen Italian Take-n-Bakes, including 6 Lasagnas, 2 Baked pastas, 3 Manicotti all made with Chef Scotty’s gourmet sauces. Chef Scotty also has 6 different Burritos and some Gluten free and Vegan products. For about $5 per portion you can feed you and your family quality Italian food. 

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

The Ketoluscious Bakery
Janet Amos, our Ketoluscious baker will be at this week’s market. Janet’s baked goods are extremely popular with her customers so if you are looking to try some delicious Keto baked goods, be sure to get there early for the best selection. A few of the many treats Janet will have for you to enjoy this week will include:

Kentucky butter cake, pumpkin cheese cake, pecan sandies, chocolate chip cookies, almond cookies, pecan turtles with salted caramel (new item), Dinner Rolls, Bagels, and a whole lot more.

Four Kings Granola at Ketoluscious
This week Janet will also be filling in for Four Kings Granola and will have their Original, Pumpkin Pie Spice, and Superfood Sweet Heat Granola at her Ketoluscious Bakery booth.

Hilltop Hydrponics
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

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, Bert’s Special,

Backyard Walnuts
Special backyard vendor Jutta with local walnuts, shelled and unshelled by the pound.

Healing Massage
Healing massage by Terrie next to the info booth.

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.

 Master Gardeners and Seed Library.

Special artisan and craft vendors this week will include:
Experience Ancient Sea Salts, Handmade By Erika (girl’s dresses),Farmhouse Finds, Miss Martha, Ray’s Leatherworks, Jim Williams Woodworks, Bernie & Bill, 19 Nighthawk Design, LaFlamme furniture, Scarlet Gilia, Patty & Alice, Rita’s windchimes, Suzanne’s children’s books, and Barb Blanchard. And our regular artisans such as Greenstone Jewelry and Pottery, K-1 Kreations, and Designs by Copper Canyon

Musical Entertainment This Week:

For your enjoyment music this week will be by Ken Cantrell.

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.

Backyard Gardening & Growing – – Vendor Grown – –

Noah Struse will bring onions, Grannie Smith apples, gala, and autumn apples.

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

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

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 a great selection of hand made bags, pillows, skirts and tops as well as a wide assortment of hand made home décor items to brighten your home.

Dolce Amore
Teresa with Dolce Amore bakes Italian specialties for you. Try her tiramisu, Italian cakes, puff pastries, and regular cakes and cookies.

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.

Four King’s Kitchen
April’s Granola will be available at Ketoluscious Bakery.

Ginny’s Eclectic Kitchen
Ginny makes fresh sourdough bread for you every week. But it is not only her baking that makes this sourdough so delicious. She has to “feed” her sourdough leavening starter every day to keep it “alive” and healthy. Ginny only uses unbleached, unbromated, unenriched wheat flour, so come and sample her bread or some of her scrumptious sweet treats.

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 organic sourdough and herbal teas as well as chicken eggs.

Greenstone Pottery & Crafts
Charlatta and Eric are full-blooded Navajo and proud of their heritage.  Their pride and skill bring you genuine hand made Navajo artisan works that you will not find anywhere else at the market. Winnie was intrigued by their cedar berry necklaces which are made from the seeds found in juniper berries. Those seeds are also used in dream catchers and their pottery. Stop by and ask them to tell you about their fine works of art.  —- This week Greenstone will have Christmas Ornaments and native jewelry. 

Hilltop Hydroponics – – Vendor Grown – –
This week Tom has  European cucumbers and Basil plants. For some of the most beautiful lettuce and greens around be sure to stop by Tom Hanson’s booth.  Tom has living lettuce and spring mix available as well as kale. If you ask, Tom will tell you about how he grows his greens hydroponically. 

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 is one of our regular vendors. Her product line includes aprons, coaster, pot holders, dish rags, table runners, and  tote bags made out of unique fabric patterns. She loves special orders and will customize anything, even cloth pin bags or a grocery bag holder, just 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 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
This week salmon portions of various sizes.