Sierra Vista Farmers Markets
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Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 10-03-2019
Sierra Vista Farmers Markets Update for 10-03-2019
Of Paintings and Picture Frames – – –
One of the first things they teach you when you learn to dance is that the gentleman is the frame and the lady the picture. In some ways that describes Bernie and Bill Medley. For Bernie, her dancing painting brush came alive later in life along with her love Bill.
For as long as Bernie could remember she’d had the desire to paint but it wasn’t until she’d raised her two children that she took the first class. Her expectations high, Bernie figured after six months her brush would be flying across the canvas. Six months later all she had really learned was how little she actually knew. But she persisted. The months passed, classes and workshops continued and as her talent grew so did her passion for painting. During those formative years she even traveled to Paris, Italy, and Ireland to paint and polish her skill.
After getting involved in the southern Arizona art scene at Hilltop Gallery in Nogales, Bernie was asked to start teaching a children’s painting class. It was also at Hilltop Gallery where Bernie was given the opportunity to have her first art show where she was to present forty of her paintings. Her own show – the dream of many artists, presented Bernie and Bill with a challenging dilemma. Bernie’s paintings needed picture frames and having forty paintings framed was more than they could afford.
This is where Bill’s talents entered their partnership.
Unable to afford forty frames Bernie asked Bill if he would mind making some frames for her. Making those frames inspired Bill with a passion for woodworking. In fact he enjoyed working with wood so much he started making frames for Bernie’s students at Hilltop Gallery. Soon he’d bought a scroll saw and started branching out with a military theme and other wood works of art. And that’s how Bernie and Bill found their rhythm. She provided the painting, he the frame and today that partnership is bringing color, beauty and flare to life in Southern Arizona.
We are pleased to let you know that Bernie and Bill will be back at the Sierra Vista Farmers Market on most Artisan Thursdays this fall season. Bill and Bernie take special orders, so be sure to stop by their booth and talk to them about any special gifts you might need for the upcoming holiday season or just to say hi.
This Week at the Market
This Thursday, October 3rd, is Artisan Thursday. Not only will we have all the fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables that you come to love and depend on but we’ve also invited some of Southern Arizona’s finest artisans to come and share their works of art with you. This week we will also have our monthly $100 Like and Comment Facebook contest, so be sure to look for our upcoming contest announcement on Facebook @SierraVistaFarmersMarket.
$100 Like and Comment – Facebook Contest
Artisan Thursday also 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 – like our contest page and tell us one thing you like best about the Fall season in Southern AZ. 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 by 2 pm or you prize will be forfeited and rolled into next month’s contest.
Artisan Thursday
It is the first market Thursday of this month and that means we’ll be inviting additional artisans to our Thursday market. This week you’ll find all sorts of hand-made and crafted works of art. From paintings, leather work, and cutting boards, to unique handbags and tote bags, wood workings, and furniture for your home.
Artisans to be here this week include Bernie & Bill Medley with paintings and wood works, Ray’s Leatherworks, Laflamme & Rich Wekerle furniture and bird houses, Sweet Blooms by Nga and Phoebe, Blue Oak Buliders, Rita’s glass bottle wind chimes, Mingles Theads,Sierra Scenes, Ancient Sea Salts by Lisa and of course Copper Canyon Designs and Greenstone Jewelry and Pottery.
Vendors Spotlight
Four Kings
It’s the fall harvest season and that means it’s the perfect time pumpkin spice granola for those family get-to-gether or your fall hikes. Four Kings makes some of the healthiest and tastiest granola you’ll find, so be sure to stop by their booth and get stocked up on your favorite granola snacks.
Horton Farms
This week Cochise County’s own Horton Farms will be bringing Peppers, winter squash, pumpkins, greens, tomatoes, and eggplant .
The Ketoluscious Bakery
Janet bakes all her goods according to Keto best practices. Her baked goods are grain free, gluten free, and sugar free.
This Week at Ketoluscious:
Cheesecakes, Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, Pecan pies, Cheesecake brownies, Pecan Sandies, Chocolate chip cookies, Loaves of bread.
Simmons Honey Ranchito
The Simmon’s Honey Ranchito now has pear and rhubarb jam. If you are looking for honey be sure to check out their many wonderful varieties of local honey like desert wildflower and mesquite. They also have a limited supply of Michael’s Cluck-Cluck Farm chicken eggs.
Golden Rule Dairy
Remember to pick up your raw milk and cream at Golden Rule Dairy. 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…
New This Week: One pound bags of frozen raspberries.
Hilltop Hydroponics
Tom Hanson will return this week with his living lettuce, spring salad mix, arugula, bok choi, basil plants, basil cuttings and micro-greens. Come by and see for yourself some of the most beautiful lettuce and greens at the market.
Emu Enterprises
With the weather getting cooler, what wouldn’t be nicer than to a have a bowl of hot chili to warm you up from the inside out. Stop by the Emu Enterprises booth and pick up a copy of the YAK CHILI RECEIPT. At the same time take advantage of 20% savings on ground YAK. When you buy 4 pounds at the regular price of $7 each, you will receive a 5th pound of ground YAK free. Yes, a 20% savings that you cannot pass up to use in your delicious Yak Chili. Enjoy! – (Blurb courtesy of Roger T.)
Celestial Breads
Celestial breads makes fresh calzones and Stromboli every week. Try their chicken calzone with Chef Scotty’s garlic sauce or beef calzone with his famous marinara sauce; both have two cheeses added (mozzarella and cheddar). They also make delicious sweat breads, cinnamon rolls, various types of challah bread and jalapeno bread.
This Week’s Special from Celestial Breads:
This week Celestial Breads will be offering their special breakfast or lunch Egg Bakes. Wrapped in buttery white dough you’ll find fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy lean turkey bacon and cheese all baked to a beautiful golden brown. These Egg Bakes are a favorite that are often requested so this week Celestial Breads will be offer a special two for $10. If you need to feed a crew or your office breakfast crowd they offering a dozen for $55. Homegrown peach pies $15 each or two for $25.
Special Announcements and Events Calendar
Chile Roast Encore – October 3rd
Due to its great success Chris Ochoa will be back roasting chillies for you at the market next Thursday. Chris will have his Big Jim chilies.
Arevalos Farm Fall Festival – October 19th, 2019 from 10am-5pm
Sierra Vista Community Gardens – Presents: A Class on Foraging in Cochise County – Saturday October 26, 2019 from 10:30am —
Mimi Kamp will be the guest speaker teaching about edible plants in Southern Arizona
Echoing Hope Ranch Harvest Festival – October 26, 2019 – 10am – 4pm
- Corn Hole Tournament
- Ranch Bingo
- Hay Ride
- Pumpkin Patch
- Petting Zoo
- E-H-R Medallion Hunt
- Food Raffles – Vendors Games – Prizes
Master Gardeners and the Seed Library
Be sure to stop by the Master Gardeners booth for all sorts of great gardening information and advice. If you are looking to share or find new and interesting seeds for your garden make time to visit the Seed Library this week at the market.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.
Ride Vista Transit to the Market for FREE
Did you know that you can ride Vista Transit from their Coronado/Wilcox station to the farmers market for free each Thursday? That’s right, it’s free. If the traffic is a bit much for you at the market each week you can park your car at the Coronado/Wilcox station and Vista Transit will deliver you safe and sound to the market. With pick up and drop off every half hour, you can do your shopping and get a ride back to your car without any inconvenience. Pick up at the station is on the hour and half hour. At the market pick up is at 15 and 45 after. Give it a try and be sure to thank your driver and the City of Sierra Vista for their great service.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 her lotion refill station back, so bring your own containers for refilling.Arevalos Farms – – Vendor Grown – –
Aaron Cardona with Arevalos Farms has a wide variety of seasonal vegetables such as canteloupe, melons, garlic, carrots, onions, beets, and canned vegetables.Backyard Gardening & Growing – – Vendor Grown – –
Zane and Noah Struse will bring onions, eggplant, cucumbers, okra, peppers, yellow and white peaches. Garlic grown by the Garden of Eat’in.Beatty’s Orchard – – Vendor Grown – –
Edith will NOT be at the market this week.Big Skye Baker
Bodie with Big Skye Bakers always has tasty baked goods for you to try.Big Woody’s
Hot lunch at the market with Sonoran hotdogs, pulled pork, or nachos.
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
Celeste with Celestial breads makes fresh calzones and Stromboli every week. Try their chicken calzone with Chef Scotty’s garlic sauce or beef calzone with his famous marinara sauce; both have two cheeses added (mozzarella and cheddar).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 will NOT be at the market this week.
Echoing Hope Ranch – – Vendor Grown – –
Echoing Hope Ranch will be bring a variety of produce and greens grown down on the beautiful San Pedro River. If you want to help support a great cause, stop by Echoing Hope’s booth and ask them about how they are changing the lives of children and adults with autism. While you are there pick up one of the their t-shirts and help them get the word out about their mighty efforts to fight autism.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 brings 3 flavors of April’s Granola to the market each week. Their granola is grain-free, sugar-free, and low-carb. It suits a variety of eating styles: Keto, paleo, vegan, diabetic, low-carb, anti-inflammatory and more. Stop by the purple tent and try a free sample.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 seedlings and other plants each week. You’ll find her in Ginny’s booth at Eclectic Kitchen.Gray’s Garden of Eat’N – – Vendor Grown – –
Clinton will Not be at the market this week, but you can find his garlic at the BGG booth.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 – –
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.Horton Farms –– – Vendor Grown – –
Mark and Jessica with Horton Farmers brings fresh tomatoes, squash, zucchini, beans, and carrots.Incredible Snacks
Each week David brings an incredible assortment of dried fruit and nuts.Just-A-Pinch – – Vendor Grown – –
Michael Burgess with Just-A-Pinch will have his culinary herbs. The cooler temperatures will make it harder to grow most new plants by seeds or propagation, so plants for sale will be limited. The plants available are small enough for customers to carry inside during the winter, so it will slowly continue to grow! Also, there are plenty of harvested herbs that could easily be dried & stored during the winter, their flavor & aroma would last on average between one month to three months, a few even longer!K-1 Kreations
K-1 owner Kris will NOT be at the market this week.iKetoluscious Bakery
Janet will be at he market, please vendor spotlight above.Krazy Koyote 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.
Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories
Zia specializes in all natural treats for your pets that do not contain any chemicals or artificial flavors. Treat your pets right and stop by Zia’s booth.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.
Mustang Mountain Eggs
Mistik Valley Farms – – Vendor Grown – –
Mistik Valley Farms will NOT be at the market this week.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.Pappardelles Pasta
Erin has dozens of artisan pastas made with organic wheat. She also has gluten-free and vegan pasta as well.Peace, Love, & Smoked Cheese
Mickey will NOT be at the market this week.
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.Ruth’s Garden – – Vendor Grown – –
Ruth will NOT be at the market this week.
San Pedro River Valley Salsa
Gary with San Pedro River Valley Salsa will be at the market with their great variety of delicious salsa.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 NOT be at the market this week.
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.
Thunder Mountain Alpaca Ranch
Lisa will bring alpaca products alpaca as well as her spinning wheel.
Tortilla Arevaloes aka Esperanza
Hot lunch at the market or take home her much-sought after tortillas, also available gluten free.
Toy’s Eggrolls
Tigerlily Boba Tea
White Cane Salmon
Not here this week.
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