Bountiful Bisbee - The Bisbee Farmers Market Report

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of October 15th

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

Aren't these cool mornings lovely, after such a long, hot summer? Expect to find more fall produce at the market this week. We normally see a break between the end of summer harvest and the beginning of the fall harvest which brings the root vegetables, the carrots, the beets, the winter squashes, and the leafy greens like chard, collards, and mustard. This year has been no exception but things like the melons of summer are still happening which is pretty good since some of our days are still plenty warm. Our music for this week is the always popular Vince and Friends. It is always such a treat to see so many local musicians show up to lend our good friend Vince a hand cranking out some of our favorite tunes. We are so lucky to always have the best in local entertainment and on a Saturday morning, to boot. Come grab a cup of delicious coffee or something good to eat and rock out with us. We are there in Vista Park from 9:00A until 1:00P with something for everyone, including great holiday shopping.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of October 8th

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

We welcome another beautiful fall day in Bisbee. Last week was so pleasant and the Wellness Fair and raffle were really successful. This week the focus will be a little more laid back. Enjoy the music of Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl while shopping for the increasing fall produce. Or feast on something really satisfying from Elvia's Kitchen, her soups are always a hit on cool mornings. Or a flavorful smoked pork sandwich from Smudgie's BBQ. Or for something really unique, try the local menu from Ecoasis. New this week will be corn crepes stuffed with Saucedo's Italian Sausage and Tweenstone Farm's Savory Chevre covered in a green chili sauce. Yum! The food offered and devoured each week really brings such a special flair to your Farmers Market.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of October 1st

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

Wow, can you believe it is already October? Summer veggies are fading. There are still plenty of melons, peppers, and eggplant but you can expect to see more Winter Squash, leafy greens, and root vegetables in the coming weeks. Bedding plants for fall gardens are also available. As are the healthy, free range meats for those delicious soups and stews we all love on these chilly, fall evenings. The pace of the market is slowing down but we are in the early stages of planning to extend your market throughout the year with only a small break over the holidays. Look for more information on this plan in the coming weeks.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of September 24th

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

All I can say is "YEAH" fall! The bugs are gone. The weather is cooler. The skies are clearer and the produce is still bountiful. Of course, the type of produce is changing with the season. Winter squash and pumpkins, beets, carrots, and greens along with the end of summer tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, and peppers will all show up this week at the market. As a reminder, the fall hours for the market are 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of September 10th

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

Well, pie day is finally here! I am sure we have plenty of you out there that are bringing your favorite pie in for the contest. Cat, the Pie Peddler, will be doing a demonstration on pie baking starting at 10:30 AM. Pies need to be in to the booth by 11:00 AM and following the judging there will be a pie tasting that you don't want to miss! We will also be selling tickets at the Market Booth for our upcoming raffle on September 24th. Upcoming on that day as well, September 24th, we will be having our plein air contest, with the winning art to become our poster for 2012. We are also planning our first annual health and wellness day on October 1st. Don’t forget the new fall hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of September 3rd

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

What a busy, Bisbee Saturday is planned for this week in Vista Park. Be sure to bring your cooler, you will want to shop early. We now start at 9:00 AM. The park will be filled with vintage cars and classic sounds brought to you by the Boys and Girls Club. The Farmers Market is still brimming with the freshest in local produce and local food choices. September is the month that brings so many other special events in town that it is best to just keep that cooler handy. You will be sorry if you wake up on Sunday after a really fun event and realize that you forgot to get those fresh green beans, okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, or that luscious watermelon as well as those healthy steaks for grilling. Once you get used to filling the pantry with fresh, local, healthy foods it is really hard to live without them. As a reminder, next week is the pie baking demo and contest. Bring your pies to enter into our annual contest. Enter your PIES! $50.00 in Bisbee Farmers Market money will be awarded to first place WINNER of the PIE CONTEST. So tell all your friends. This week's musical entertainment is Vince and Friends.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of August 27th

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

Well, we are quickly approaching the end of summer but the heat has not let up. There are still plenty of bountiful selections at the market that will help you create nice cooling meals at your dinner table. As a reminder, beginning in September - which is next week - the hours for the market change to 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This week's musical entertainment is Nancy Weaver.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of August 13th

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report goes onsite, live at the Bisbee Farmers Market. We interview several vendors on what they find enjoyable at the Bisbee Farmers Market and why they choose to come participate as a vendor. This week's musical entertainment is Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of August 6th

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee welcomes back Host Laura Smith after a week off. Well, the market season is half over and produce is overflowing everywhere! Also, this week, the market is happy to present the 6th Annual Mesquite Pancake Breakfast, which is a fundraiser for the educational activities at the market. Beginning at 8 AM, you can participate by buying tickets to get a plate full of mesquite flour pancakes with honey or syrup. Coming up in two weeks, the Salsa Contest will take place, so break out those recipes. This week's musical entertainment is The Druckman Brothers.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of July 30th

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee is happy to have Sam Walcott and Poe Dismuke from the Sam Poe Gallery host the show in Laura Smith's absence. Sam Poe Gallery is a new arts vendor at the Bisbee Farmer's Market and showcases the creativity that is abundant in the community. Also, folks can get advance tickets this week for the mesquite pancake breakfast fundraiser on August 6th. Last but not least, Pat Panther makes her Bisbee Farmer's Market musical debut!

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of July 23th

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee has information about canning and the market's special alternative building activity about paper adobe. The market will also have someone available this week to answer your questions about mesquite bean harvesting. Speaking of, tickets are now available for the mesquite pancake fundraiser being held at the market on Saturday, August 6th. This fundraiser goes to support the market's educational activities. The musical guest this week is Nancy Weaver's cool jazz.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of July 16th

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee brings you information you can use in your kitchen! Squash is an ever abundant item in the summer and many people are not sure how best to use it, so Laura Smith will give you some tips. Also, thanks to the purchase of a mesquite mill last year by Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture (BaSA), it is time to start thinking about collecting and drying your beans for grinding in October. You can stop by the Market booth for information about how to gauge if your beans are ready for harvest! The Bisbee Farmer's Market is open rain or shine each Saturday from 8 to Noon. This week's musical guest is The Druckman Brothers.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of July 9th

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee is happy to welcome the Double Adobe 4-H Club, who will be presenting a petting farm for all the kids or the kid in you! Plus, the B.R.A.T.S. might show up for some spontaneous art cart action, no pun intended. On that note, the blues playing of young Roman Barten Sherman will be the musical accompaniment. And don't forget that produce is everywhere and available for you to purchase at the Bisbee Farmer's Market.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of July 2nd

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee is so thankful for the return of rain to our area! Tune in to find out information about Baja Sustainable Agriculture (BaSA) and their upcoming local food directory that helps you find local growers and the businesses that support them. Also, remember that while it is monsoon season, the growers come rain or shine. This week Derek and Amy Ross are the musical entertainment, better known as Nowhere Man and A Whiskey Girl.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of June 25th

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week, Bountiful Bisbee is keeping in mind all of those affected by the Monument Fire. We also want to recognize all of the people who have helped bring the fire under control. Walter Tinnin from Desert Wind Farm returns to the market from St. David with a reminder that our late freeze has delayed the onset of produce. Summer is finally here and the market is full of squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, sweet onions, and fresh herbs. There will be plenty of eatable goods for sale from Two Groovy Sisters granola to Juilette and Gabe's wonderful bread creations. The musical accompaniment this week will be the cool jazz of Nancy Weaver.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of June 18th

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report features information about rain water harvesting from Water Wise's Cado Daily! We hope this instructional session will help bring Southern Arizona much needed rains. Additionally, the report also highlights the amazing arts and crafts available at the market that are unique to Bisbee and Cochise County as well as a variety of food choices if you are in town for Bisbee Pride and need a little break from the action. This week the musical accompaniment comes from The Druckman Brothers.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of June 11th

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report features WORMS! Brian Smith, the Market's Worm Czar, will be on hand at the Choices booth to give information about how worms can help improve the nutrient content of your soil. Also, the Summer harvest is here! You can expect to find tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, peaches, plums, and berries at the farm over the next month. The market would also like to welcome La Buena Vita Farms from Portal, AZ. The music for the day is Nowhere Man & A Whiskey Girl. Join us!

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of June 4th

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report contains an update about the 9th Annual Solar Cook-Off. Solar cooking is is a great, safe way to enjoy food while camping this summer without the fire hazard presented by traditional cooking. There will even be a free demonstration class on solar cooking at 10 AM. Baja Arizona Sustainable Agriculture will be on hand with solar ovens, cookware, cookbooks, and loads of information as well as the Solar Store, who is a licensed contractor of solar power in Cochise County. Sam and Lauren Jones will provide the day's music.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of May 28th

Fri, 27 May 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report contains a squash recipe from Susie Pretty's Choices Booth demonstration and additional produce will be available. The kids will join in a walk-a-thon to help raise money for the pool. Vince Robels and Friends will provide the music.

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of May 21st

Fri, 20 May 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report has information about the 11th Annual Bisbee Clothing Exchange and the 1st Bisbee Farmers Market Swap Meet. Keith Allen Dennis will be the musical accompaniment and Border Animal Rescue will make their first appearance at the market!

Bountiful Bisbee - Week of May 14th

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 MST

SUMMARY

This week the report has information about the Bisbee Fiber Arts Festival, which will take place during the market. Nowhere Man and A Whiskey Girl will be the musical accompaniment through the morning and the Alpacas are here!