Week 20 - FINAL WEEK - October 17, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
As we prepare for our last market of the season, the vendors and staff of want to thank you for your continuous support of The Eldorado Farmers’ Market. We will miss our Friday afternoons with you. We hope you can all come out to say goodbye and find out from the vendors where you will be able to get their products during the time we are closed.
The final drawing of the season is tomorrow. Tickets for the raffle must be in by 5:45pm (Vendors will stop giving tickets at 5:30pm). We will start the drawing at 6:00pm, so please be near the Bienvenidos Outreach table or if you are not at the market, be close to your phone. We will draw until we get someone who answers their phone. Good luck!
Alex from Revolution Farm wrote in to say that he will have lots of greens and sunchokes at the market tomorrow. This Saturday and every Saturday during the fall and winter you can find Revolution Farm at the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market with plenty of arugula, salad, cilantro and lettuce.
Ranchline All Natural will be back this Friday, so make sure and stock you on your favorite cuts of meat and don’t forget to ask Todd or Julio how you can receive their products during our off season.
The Santa Fe National Forest Booth will return this week. Please stop by and say hello to Jessica and learn more about the Santa Fe National Forest.
Also confirmed at the market this Friday:
Christina Keibler: Fiber Art & Soap, Eldorado Acupuncture, Gonzales Farm, Patron Farm, Espanola Valley Farm, Anna’s Organics, Zen Sharpening (get your holiday cutlery in shape while you at the market!), The Big Tomato, Federico Farms, El Guique Farm, Cloud Cliff, The Old Windmill Dairy.
As always, you never know who might show up at the market, so come on down!
Susan
Week 18 - October 3, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Only 3 more markets left until closing day. This is a good time to stock up on items that you would like to have during the fall and winter. Remember to speak with your vendors to see if they have any tips of freezing, canning, recipes, etc. Also check out availability of their products to the off-season.
Last week’s winner of the Market Basket was Erin Basta, a new raffle participant. Congrats, Erin, and thank you for participating in the raffle. The winner of the $5.00 email coupon was Barbara Castleman. Congrats to you, too Barbara! You have been such a wonderful supporter of our market.
Gourdjus Rattles was back last week and plans to attend this week, too. Marianne will have rattle, smudge stix, and garden grown lettuce available.
Need potatoes, carrots, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, apples, peaches shishitos and other great produce this week? Come visit Espanola Valley Farms, Gonzales Farm, The Big Tomato, El Guique, Mendez Farms, La Mesa Farm, and Revolution Farm, Federico Farms, Patron Farm and Anna’s Organics.
The Old Windmill Dairy will be there with their great variety of cow and goat cheese. Check with Ed about upcoming special events and recipe ideas. New to their repertoire of artisan cheeses, check out their chevre logs. Ideal for parties, it makes a great gift to bring to any party OR you can just sit down and enjoy it alone!
Bakery Goods will be available from Cloud Cliff and St. Francis Bakery and hopefully, Shure Bakery will be able to make it this week.
Meat: Ranchline All Natural - It’s a good time to start stocking up on your meats for the winter and don’t forget their jerky and meat sticks. They make great stocking stuffers and snacks for the family. TLC will also be here with assorted beef cuts.
As always, Zen Sharpening will be at the market, so remember to bring your knives and other items that need sharpening.
We hope to see you at the market this week enjoying all the great produce, dairy, meats, baked goods, and crafts. Until tomorrow….
See you at the Market!
Susan
Week 17 - September 26, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
So, how many people got a picture of the perfect double rainbow that appeared in the skies last week? It was so beautiful (even the little downpour we received didn’t keep people away from the market. Thanks to all the customers and vendors who stuck it out.
Last week’s winner of the Market Basket was Nina Wells. Congrats, Nina. We hope you enjoyed your basket of goodies! The winner of the email $5.00 coupon was Belinda Munro. Congrats, Belinda, and enjoy spending your coupon at any of our vendors’ stalls.
This week:
Not in attendance this week: Irene and her Farm Fresh Eggs. You will be missed Irene. See you next week!
ZEN Sharpening will be at the market this week, sharpening knives and tools while you shop. Aarin will have several inexpensive Henckels and Wusthof knife blocks for sale, too.
Louella and Ed from A Bee Honey/Costanza Orchards writes in: We will have the last of the corn for the season (providing rain does not hinder us again). We are still harvesting east mountain clover honey. Remember the clover season is coming to an end so you might want to stock up now for the winter while we have ample supply. Will also have bees wax.
Christina from Christina Keibler: Fiber and Soap writes in:
I’m back after traveling for several weeks, and I have two NEW soaps to offer: the first is a Green Tea bar featuring olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, sustainably sourced palm kernel oil, shea butter, and beeswax (for a harder bar). It includes green tea leaves and has a lovely lemongrass scent! The second bar is my much-anticipated Ultra Condition Bar, just in time for winter! This bar has 11 good-for-dry-skin oils including olive oil, castor oil, coconut oil, sustainably sourced palm kernel oil, shea butter, avocado oil, beeswax, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, and sweet almond oil. And then I superfat (yes, that’s a real thing!) this bar with primrose oil! The scent is a lovely mix of floral and spices. I’ll also have more felted soap bars for sale, which make great gifts! They include my high-quality homemade soap with top merino wool decoratively felted around the bar, which takes the place of a washcloth! Come check them out.
For produce this week, come visit Espanola Valley Farms, Gonzales Farm, The Big Tomato, El Gigue, Mendez Farms, La Mesa Farm, and Revolution Farm and Anna’s Organics.
The Old Windmill Dairy will be there with their great variety of cow and goat cheese. Ed and farm intern Chloe will be manning their booth this week. Ask Ed what’s up at the farm. Ed and Michael host wonderful family-friendly days at the farm. Children of all ages have the best time at these functions.
Bakery Goods will be available from Cloud Cliff and St. Francis Bakery and hopefully, Shure Bakery will be able to make it this week.
Meat: Ranchline All Natural and TLC. It’s a good time to start stocking up on your meats for the winter.
We hope to see you at the market this week enjoying all the great produce, dairy, meats, baked goods, and crafts. Until tomorrow….
See you at the Market!
Susan
Week 14 - September 5, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Today is a quick email as Bienvenidos Outreach has been keeping me hopping busy.
Last week was the best market of the season. Perfect weather, record crowds, and a great assortment of products available. Melons, pears, apples, chile, potatoes, tomatoes, corn and other items we have been waiting for at the market arrived and every seemed happy.
This week, the weather sounds very iffy, with a 50% chance of rain. Let’s wait and see. Two weeks ago, the weather forecast was similar, but Eldorado received just a few drops of rain. Some vendors were able to get to the market, others couldn’t because it was raining heavily where they live. Tomorrow signs for the market may go up a little later than usual, but every effort will be made to have your Eldorado Farmers’ Market up and running. Thank you for your support.
Last week’s winner of the Market Basket was long-time customer Wendy Comellas. Oh, what a beautiful basket she received! Congrats, Wendy!
Winner of the email coupon was another long-time customer, Krista Wester. Congrats, Krista!
Returning this week to the Market are Todd and Julio from Ranchline All Natural. We missed you guys last week.
Missing this week will be Aarin from Zen Sharpening. He will be back next week. Aarin, you have been a great addition to our Farmers’ Market. Thank you for joining us!
Also missing this will be Christina from Christina Keibler: Fiber and Soap. Christina asked me to share the following information with you:
“I will be away from the market for the next two weeks as I make more soap and travel to visit friends! Please note that my textiles will be depleted at market when I return; Dancing Ladies de Santa Fe on Canyon Road is now representing some of my textiles, and I am preparing more textiles to show at the Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association Fall Show in October, and the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival in December. But when I return to market I’ll have for sale my In Creamy Condition bar, including 11 skin-conditioning oils and butters, just in time for fall!”
See you at the Market!
Susan
Week 12 - August 22, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Tomatoes are back! Yes, you read that right. Slowly but surely, we will start to see more and more tomatoes each week.
This week, newcomer to our market, Andy’s Tomatoes, will be bringing Chocolate Cherry (large 1 ¼” dark brown) and Sun Golds (small ¾” super sweet orange color) tomatoes to our market. He will also be bringing Padron, small Japanese frying peppers, Santa Fe Grandes and Ghost peppers. Welcome to the market Andy!.
Last week’s winner of the weekly basket was Barbara Castleman, a long-time supporter of our market. Congrats, Barbara and we hope you enjoyed your basket full of goodies. The winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market coupon was Phil Taccetta, a new raffle player who just signed up to our email list. Congrats to you, too, Phil!
The weather may be iffy tomorrow, but please, come and check out the market. There are always vendors who stick out the bad weather and stay. If it gets really bad, we do close down, but we all try to keep it open as long as possible.
News from or about vendors:
Natalie Chavez Pueblo Baking - Remember, this is Natalie’s last week for the season as she awaits the birth of her child. Get some rest Natalie and let us know when you have the baby!
The Old Windmill Dairy – Curds and feta will be available and possibly Mozzarella along with the regular assortment of goat’s and cow’s cheese.
Known missing in action this week: Dandy Lion/Ani Rocks
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts/Herbs –Gonzales Farm, Zagreus Growers, Mendez Farm, Espanola Valley Farm, Rodriguez S & J Farm, Alexander Gonzalez Farm, For The Love of Lavender
Meats – Ranchline All Natural
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Pueblo Baking, St. Francis Bakery, Shure Bakery
Eggs – Irene Griego
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christina Keibler: Fiber Art & Soap, Eldorado Acupuncture, Shabby Chicks
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 11 - August 15th, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Did you get some peaches from Alexander Gonzalez’s stall last week? Simply delicious. As the market progresses, more varieties of food are available. Last week we saw champagne grapes, peaches, and corn at vendor stands. Keep your fingers crossed—we might be seeing blackberries soon!
Alexander Gonzales will be roasting chile at the market tomorrow! We are so excited to have fresh roasted chile for the very first time at the market. So follow your nose to that wonderful smell of roasting chiles and get yourself a bag or two.
Last week’s winner of the weekly basket was Scott Dow, a new raffle participant. Congrats, Scott and we hope you enjoyed your basket full of goodies. The winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market coupon was Linda Grace, a regular for many years to our market. Congrats to you, too, Linda!
Remember to ask your vendors for tickets! All vendors should be giving you raffle tickets for every $5.00 you spend with them. All non-winning weekly tickets have a chance to win the Grand Prize at the end of the market season.
The Vista Grande Public Library will be joining us this week with books for sale and the opportunity to pick up your tickets for their annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction. April Lauseng, VGPL Board Member writes in:
“The Vista Grande Public Library (VGPL) team is busily preparing for its annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction Fundraiser to be held Sunday, August 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. This community event supports the operations of the area’s local, non-profit library, which is funded primarily through fundraising efforts. VGPL volunteers will attend the Farmer’s market on Friday, August 8 and August 15 to sell tickets to the event and answer questions about the library. Ticket prices are $8 (children 6-11 years are $5, and children 0-5 years are free.) A small selection of quality books will also be available for sale.”
News from or about vendors:
Natalie Chavez Pueblo Baking writes in: “Next Friday, August 22 will be my last time at the market till next season. I’m getting closer to my due date and I want to take some time to rest up. So now is the time to get chile tortillas and pies.” (Congrats, Natalie and please let us know when the baby arrives!)
The Old Windmill Dairy – if you haven’t yet subscribed to the Dairy’s newsletter, now is the time to do so. Mention the cheese deal talked about under “Featured Market” and you will be able to take advantage of the special discount at our own market! Sign up at www.theoldwindmilldairy.com.
Aarin from Zen Sharpening will be in attendance this week- sharpening while you wait (or shop!!). Aarin, thanks for being with us each week!
Known missing in action this week: Anna’s Organics, Dandy Lion/Ani Rocks, Shure Bakery. TLC Ranch
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts/Herbs –Gonzales Farm, Zagreus Growers, Mendez Farm, Espanola Valley Farm, Rodriguez S & J Farm, Alexander Gonzalez Farm (Chile Roasting and other produce—hope he has peaches again.), For The Love of Lavender
Meats – Ranchline All Natural
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Pueblo Baking, St. Francis Bakery
Eggs – Irene Griego
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christina Keibler, Eldorado Acupuncture, Shabby Chicks
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 10 - August 8, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
The weather cooperated with us last week and hopefully it will cooperate with us this week, too! Haven’t been to the market yet? Come on over and see what’s available, talk to the vendors and have a nice day.
Last week’s winner of the weekly basket is Debbie Swiderski. Congrats, Debbie and we hope you enjoyed your basket full of goodies. The winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market coupon is Jean Peterson! Congrats to you, too, Jean! Remember to ask you vendors for tickets!
The Vista Grande Public Library will be joining us this week with books for sale and the opportunity to pick up your tickets for their annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction. April Lauseng, VGPL Board Member writes in:
“The Vista Grande Public Library (VGPL) team is busily preparing for its annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction Fundraiser to be held Sunday, August 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. This community event supports the operations of the area’s local, non-profit library, which is funded primarily through fundraising efforts. VGPL volunteers will attend the Farmer’s market on Friday, August 8 and August 15 to sell tickets to the event and answer questions about the library. Ticket prices are $8 (children 6-11 years are $5, and children 0-5 years are free.) A small selection of quality books will also be available for sale.”
News from or about vendors:
Louella from A Bee Honey/Costanza Farm says: We plan on bringing more orange-blossom Honey, and Cat claw/mesquite medicinal honey. If all goes well, God willing, we will be bringing the first crop of fresh corn from Moriarty! Yum Yum. We hope we can take at least a few dozen to taste and wet the appetite.
P.S. Ed plans to be there too, building honey frames and answering questions, and taking names for the future upcoming bee class to be held there at the Market or near by.
Dandy Lion Produce writes in: Look for Ani Rocks Santa Fe and Dandy Lion Produce under the blue canopy. Fun painted rocks and delicious Zephyr summer squash for sale. Bring a favorite pet photo and commission a portrait on a rock from award-winning artist Andrea ‘Ani’ Lozano. Pick up some freshly-picked produce along with Jim’s healthful and fun recipes.
Todd from Ranchline All Natural writes in to let us know that they will have Lamb Loin Chops and Lamb Bacon this week.
Ed from The Old Windmill Dairy wants everyone to know that they have mozzarella along with their other cheeses.
Aarin from Zen Sharpening will be in attendance this week. This is his first year with us and we are so happy to have him. Thanks, Aarin for joining us.
Raphael from Nerium Intl will be on hand to discuss his body care line of products.
Missing in action this week: Las Chivas, Gourmet Gardens, and Waves of Light Soap.
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts –Gonzales Farm (back in his old space this week next to Gourmet Gardens and The Old Windmill Dairy), Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Mendez Farm, Espanola Valley Farm, Dandelion Jim/Ani Rocks, Rodriguez S & J Farm, Orozco Farm , El Guique
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC Ranch
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, St. Francis Bakery
Eggs – Irene Griego, and hopefully Mark from Glorieta! Two of our most popular people! The eggs are amazing!
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christina Keibler, Eldorado Acupuncture
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 9 - August 1, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Thanks to all who came out last week. It was a beautiful day full of sunshine and meeting new vendors at the market (Welcome Co Yo and Silva’s).
Just a short note today. Next week’s email will break down what types of products we will have at the market and any news items I get from our vendors.
This week, the weather may not cooperate with us but we really won’t know until it’s time to start the market. We live in a crazy area where it can be pouring fiercely in one section of Eldorado and another section won’t get a drop. Or, the market will get hit by a downpour and 30 minutes later, you would not have known that it rained. We are sorry if we close the market or end it early, but we must put safety first for both our vendors and customers.
Though cell reception can be a challenge, if you want to see who is at the market, please call me at 920-5660. I will check for messages every 30 minutes.
Last week’s winner of the market basket was James Bowles. Congrats, James, and we hope you enjoyed your basket of goodies from your market vendors.
The email winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market Coupon was Dana Wisehart. Congratulations, Dana! You can pick up your coupon at the Bienvenidos Outreach table.
If attendance is low tomorrow due to weather, any tickets turned in will go towards next week’s basket.
See you at the market!
Susan
Week 8 - July 25 ,2014
Hello Neighbors:
Great news! The market now has more variety when it comes to produce. As of last week, customers can now buy beets, green/purple/yellow beans, squash, carrots, peas, onions, garlic, chile, dry beans, greens and more. We are pleased to welcome back Espanola Valley Farm, The Big Tomato, Mendez Produce and a brand-new vendor, Silva’s to the market. They join our other produce vendors, Gourmet Gardens, Dandy Lion Produce/Ani Rocks, Anna’s Organics, Revolution Farm, Zagreus Growers, and A Bee Honey/Costanza Farm in bringing us the best local and fresh produce available. And don’t forget the great selections of beef, lamb, cheese, salsas, jams, breads and pastries available!
Last week’s winner of the market basket was Elizabeth Langland. Congrats, Elizabeth and we hope you enjoy all the goodies you received from our great vendors.
The email winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market Coupon was Patrick-McGee Russell. Congrats, Patrick! It’ always nice to see a long time customer win one of the weekly prizes.
News from vendors:
New Vendor this week please welcome Co Yo. Chuck writes in
“New Vendor this Friday
CO YO, a dairy-free yogurt alternative is sampling and selling its award winning flavors this week in their first appearance at the El Dorado Farmers Market. Developed in Australia four years ago, it was just introduced to the US this past May and is being manufactured in Albuquerque. 98% Coconut Cream, with no added sugar and no soy, this dairy alternative has the full creaminess and flavor that is missing from other alternatives. Available in 4 flavors; Natural, Mango, Mixed Berry and Raw Chocolate and two sizes 5.3 oz and 12 oz size. Come on out and give it a taste!
Please stop by to meet our new vendors Joe and Chuck and find out what other goodies they offer.
Ani from Dandy Lion Produce/Ani Rocks writes “Dandy Lion Produce returns with a more abundant crop of Zephyr summer squash this coming Friday. Also, delicious and crunchy mini cucumbers. Do stop by and also see Ani Rocks Santa Fe painted rocks and a wide assortment of cool bandanas for humans and pets. See you there!”
Lynn from Las Chivas writes in: Las Chivas will be attending this week with iced coffee and tea, sugar cane sweetened sodas, San Pelligrino, 100% organic brownies, cookies, scones and raspberry bars, and gluten-free scones and brownies. See you there!
Ken Bower says : “I am planning to be at the market this Friday. I will be selling pecans from Carlsbad.” (Susan’s note: the pecans are fantastic!)
Christina Keibler writes in “Christina Keibler: Fiber & Body will be back with her homemade soaps made with vegan, cruelty free ingredients. She uses only real essential oils — no synthetics — to scent her soaps and colors them with food-grade ingredients like paprika, turmeric, and tea! She will also be rolling out felted soap bars this week…visit her to see what they’re all about! And as usual she will have her wearable art with new scarves.”
As I mentioned in last week’s email, Salvador from Espanola Valley Farms said he would be at the market this week (weather permitting).
Here is our list of vendors that we have so far this season. If I have info that a vendor will not be in attendance, I will note it or put “pending” if the vendor is still unsure if they will be at the market.
Remember: Each week we add in new vendors, so be on the lookout for vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts –Gonzales Farm, Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens (out this week), Zagreus Growers, Patron Farm(pending), Dandy Lion Produce/Ani Rocks, Espanola Valley Farm, Silva’s, the Big Tomato, Mendez Produce.
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Salsa – Salsa y Salsa
Jams - Triple Heart Farm
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies (Natalie will be out this week, back next week), Shure Bakery, St. Francis Bakery, Las Chivas Coffee, Sweet Lily Bakery (pending), Ken Bower (pecans)
Eggs – Irene Griego, and Mark from Glorieta (pending). Please remember that both vendors sell out quickly!
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services – Waves of Light Soap(out this week, back next week), Christina Keibler: Fiber & Body, Eldorado Acupuncture, Shabby Chicks, Nerium International
Sharpening Services – Zen and the Art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – sauerkraut now available! (Proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market!
Susan”
Week 7 - July 18, 2014
“Hello Neighbors:
Eldorado Farmers’ Market customers, you are the best! It’s been a tough season in terms of fruits and veggies and this is the first time that I can remember that by mid-July, we haven’t had more of our regular produce vendors in attendance. Patience, my friends, they will return. In the meantime, keep checking with Jose, Paul & Barb, Alex, Wes, Louella, Anna, and Ani to see what new products will be on their tables over the next few weeks. To all our customers, thank you for continuing to be loyal market patrons and please, tell others to come out to the market!
Last week’s winner of the market basket was Gloria Dirle. Gloria received a wonderful basket with produce from Gonzales Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Revolution Farm, Zagreus Growers, cheese from The Old Windmill Dairy, Bakery goods from Natalie Chavez and St. Francis Bakery and a wonderful jam assortment from Triple Heart Farm. So far this season, every vendor who has been at the market has placed something in the weekly basket. Thanks, vendors!
The email winner of the $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market Coupon was Carol Karps. Congratulations to both Gloria and Carol!
News from vendors:
Ranchline All Natural wants you to know that they will have ground lamb and lamb chops this week!
Revolution Farm wrote in to say that they will have greens available.
Anne Stallcup from Que Sera Alpacas writes in: We will make another appearance this Friday – hoping for clear skies. This week I plan to bring one of my new babies with his mom and one of my older juveniles. Cuteness factor will be off the charts!
Mel and Ken from Waves of Light Soap have a sale this week! Mel writes: “Stop by our table at Waves of Light Soap this Friday, July 18, for our Half Off Sale. All full size bars of soap and lotion bars are half off the regular price July 18th only while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you at the Market!
And news just in from Espanola Valley Farm – Salvador just let us know that he will be back next week!!!
Here is our list of vendors that we have so far this season. If I have info that a vendor will not be in attendance, I will note it or put “pending” if the vendor is still unsure if they will be at the market.
Produce/plants/Nuts –Gonzales Farm, Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Patron Farm(pending), Dandy Lion Produce/Ani Rocks, Espanola Valley Farm (Salvador says he will be back next week—can’t say that enough!).
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, (TLC Ranch will be back next week—by the way, if you haven’t had their chuck roast yet, be sure to get one next week—mine was delicious!)
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Salsa – Salsa y Salsa
Jams - Triple Heart Farm
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, St. Francis Bakery, Las Chivas Coffee, Sweet Lily Bakery(pending).
Eggs – Irene Griego, and Mark from Glorieta. Mark usually comes every other week and he was with us last week, so probably not here this week. Please remember that both vendors sell out quickly!
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services – Waves of Light Soap, Christina Keibler, (Eldorado Acupuncture & Shabby Chicks will be out this week)
Sharpening Services – Zen and the Art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – sauerkraut now available! (Proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00. Brats from TLC Ranch will be available - $8.00).
See you at the market,
Susan”
Week 6 - July 11, 2014
“Hello Neighbors:
A big thank you to the vendors and loyal customers who came to the market on July 4th. Raffle tickets received on the 4th will go into this week’s drawing.
COUPON ATTACHED: Attached you will find a coupon for 20% off your first session/10% off herbs from Eldorado Acupuncture Center. David’s been a regular at our market since last year and an acupuncturist I have highly recommended to others. Do yourself a favor and stop by his table to find out more!
MORE VEGGIES and HONEY are back!
Last week we welcomed back Patron Farm and A Bee Honey/Constanza Farms. It was so great to see our good friends from these amazing places. Starting this week, you will see more variety of produce and over the weeks, more produce vendors! Tell your friends!
Check out our new website at www.eldoradonmfarmersmarket.com. We are still working on it but please take a peek. Any suggestions? Please let me know! Don’t see your favorite vendor listed yet? Tell them to hurry up and send me their info so I can submit it to the website!
Due to a hectic schedule at Bienvenidos Outreach, I did not ask our vendors to submit items, so here’s a quick list of our vendors. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts –Gonzales Farm, Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Helen Zamora, Patron Farm, Dandy Lion Produce/Ani Rocks, Espanola Valley Farm-pending).
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, (TLC Ranch will be back next week—by the way, if you haven’t had their chuck roast yet, be sure to get one next week—mine was delicious!)
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Salsa – Salsa y Salsa
Jams - Triple Heart Farm (pending)
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, St. Francis Bakery, Las Chivas Coffee, Sweet Lily Bakery.
Eggs – Irene Griego, and hopefully Mark from Glorieta will be back! Two of our most popular people! The eggs are amazing!
Personal Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christina Keibler, Eldorado Acupuncture, Shabby Chicks, (Waves of Light Soap – out this week. If you need anything, try their online store at wavesoflightsoap.com)
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00. (Next week we will also feature Brats from TLC Ranch).
See you at the market,
Susan”
Week 5 - July 4, 2014
“A short message today. We are open for business this Friday and hope to see you at the market. As we will be missing some vendors, any raffle tickets collected tomorrow will be entered into next week’s drawing.
Last week’s basket was one by Margaret O’Brien. Our email winner is Jane Wilken. Congrats to Margaret and Jane!
I have attached below a new newsletter I received from The Old Windmill Dairy for you to see. There are some great summer events coming up at their dairy that would make for great fun for the family. I’ve been at quite a few of their events and I can tell you kids from 1 - 99 have the best time. (NOTE - See the entire newsletter posted on the Old Windmill Dairy HERE)
The regular email with vendor info will be back next week!
See you at the market!
Susan”
Week 4 - June 27, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
A beautiful day last Friday and the forecast sounds great for tomorrow, too! I enjoyed speaking with many of our customers and getting feedback on the market.
Last week’s winner of the weekly basket was Patrick McGee-Russell who received some very special gifts from our vendors. The weekly email winner was Krista Wester, who received a $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market coupon. Congrats, Patrick and Krista!
Don’t forget: If you want to see if your favorite vendor is at the market before you come, please call me at 920-5660. I check every half hour to see if I missed any calls, so remember to leave your number for me if you get voice mail.
ALPACAS will be at the market, courtesy of returning vendor Que Sera Alpacas. Make sure and bring the kids as Anne says “Bringing a couple of sweet alpacas, yarn and handmade items from their lovely fleece, and activity for the kids. “ Her Website address is www.queseraalpacas.com. Parents, you must accompany your kids to see the alpacas. No unattended children, please, for safety reasons.
News from other vendors:
Ken Bower for Eldorado Windy Farm wrote in that he will have shelled pecans at the market from his cousins farm in Carlsbad. He wil also have eldorado bees wax available and later in July, Lavender. Welcome back, Ken!
Dandy Lion Produce writes in: “Dandy Lion” Produce and Ani Rocks Santa Fe – Thank you to old and new friends for stopping by our stand. It is all looking good “down at the farm” and like you, we are looking forward to several varieties of tomatoes, summer squash and cukes… Meanwhile, we are still enjoying copious amounts of arugula –eaten raw in salads, fried in egg frittata and as pesto on pasta and steamed veggies! The mint and wild anise sun teas are a refreshing drink after weeding. Do stop by if you wish to learn more about the age-old uses for herbs like comfrey, catnip, mint and mullein. Pick up some tasty dried tomatoes from last season’s crop. Make the waiting fun with Ani Rocks of veggies, pets and more. You can order a 3D pet portrait on a rock. Bring your kids by to hear the story about “Stone Soup” and to pick up a coloring sheet they can bring back to receive a free painted rock!
Christina Keibler Fiber and Body wrote in to say: “we will have a new soap variety: Aloe and Lavender, which includes soothing and healing organic aloe vera and organic dried lavender flowers, which she grew herself, and is colored a lovely green using natural, food-grade chlorophyll. The bar is made using several nourishing oils and butters including olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, castor oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and sesame oil. It is scented with lavender and bergamot pure essential oils. This is a lovely soap for yourself, or as a gift!”
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants/Nuts –Gonzales Farm (back in his old space this week next to Gourmet Gardens and The Old Windmill Dairy), Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Helen Zamora, Espanola Valley Farm (may be out this week—crops are beginning to mature), Dandelion Jim/Ani Rocks, Eldorado Windy Farm
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC Ranch
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, St. Francis Bakery, Sweet Lily Bakery (Sweet Lily should be back with us—with the newspaper article on them they ran out of product before Friday!)—To view the article, copy the following: http://www.santafenewmexican.com/life/taste/longtime-baker-opens-place-of-her-own-downtown/article_d6950b27-33be-50da-969d-986141148f1e.html.
Eggs – Irene Griego, and hopefully Mark from Glorieta! Two of our most popular people! The eggs are amazing!
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christina Keibler, Waves of Light Soap, Eldorado Acupuncture
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening-pending
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 3 - June 20, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Thanks to all the customers who braved the elements last week to support the market! Some of our vendors had to leave (they were drenched!) but will be back this week. If you want to see if your favorite vendor is at the market before you come, please call me at 920-5660. I check every half hour to see if I missed any calls, so remember to leave your number for me if you get voice mail. I’m working on a way to make sure if a vendor needs to leave early that their product is available to you. More on this new idea to follow!
This week, I got great news that Tammy Walden of Triple Hearts Organic Farm will be joining us with her certified organic jams. Tammy is located in Moriarty and makes a Four Berry Jam, Spicy Strawberry Jam and a Tropical Jam. One version is made with sugar and the other version is made with honey. Tammy is planning on making it to this Friday’s market, so keep your eyes out for her and give her a big welcome!
News from vendors:
Dandy Lion Produce: - The growing season is off to a great start! This Friday look for bags of just-cut arugula, flavorful dried tomatoes and other herbs such as mint, catnip, sage and wild anise. Jim and Ani -of Ani Rocks Santa Fe- will be happy to share ideas on ways you can take advantage of these gifts from Mother Nature (hint: arugula makes a delicious pesto to be served on pasta, rice, veggies or salad! Or how about frying it in some olive oil and making an egg frittata?) I’m praying to be given “patience right now” as we await the many varieties of fresh and dried tomatoes, juicy cucumbers, and succulent summer squash to grow. Please stop by our blue tent and let’s share stories and recipes! KIDS: Pick up a Dandy Lion coloring sheet and bring it back to receive a free painted Ani Rock.
Waves of Light Soap writes in “Be sure to stop by Waves of Light Soap to check out our handcrafted bar soaps and laundry soaps made with completely natural ingredients that are good for you and good for the environment. We also still make our popular Lotion Bars, which are especially nourishing for extra dry skin. This week, mix and match any large bar of soap and/or lotion bar for a discounted price. And, we still feature our line of hand-sewn and crafted bags and totes, particularly handy to use now at Santa Fe stores and markets since plastic bags are no longer available. We look forward to seeing you at the Market!”
Here’s a nice note from Ed and Louella Costanza from A Bee Honey/Costanza Orchards: “Your beekeepers are busier than ever, but as we are making bee deliveries, in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and west Texas. (Lots of women getting into beekeeping this year) any many new beekeepers all over; we are thinking and praying for you and wishing we could be with you.
Soon we will, and we will have our desert floral honey, and our special “ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY TOO! This is new this year, because part of our bees were on a luscious orange grove in Bakersfield, CA. Our fruit froze again, but our chickens are laying a few extra dozen eggs,
will bring those too, and should have some veggies soon. We miss you and hope to see you possibly this Friday. Our phone number to place orders is 505-286-4843.
Our honey prices remain the same: $ 9.00 for a pint, $18.00 for Quart, except for the specialty honies like the orange blossom is $10.00 pint, and $ 20.00 Quart. We like to recycle the jars and they get fifty cents credit or cash for every canning jar, or if they want to bring their own jar or container we will fill for them. Looking forward to seeing you soon!”
Las Chivas Coffee writes in to say that they will have Iced coffee and tea, bulk coffee; 100% organic baked goods (and gluten-free, too), such as apple empanadas, scones, brownies,
raspberry bars, and biscotti; Various flavors of Boylan’s and San
Pelligrino sodas; Locally-made shopping totes available, too.
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants – Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Helen Zamora, Espanola Valley Farm (may be out this week—crops are beginning to mature), Dandelion Jim/Ani Rocks.
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC Ranch
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, Las Chivas, St. Francis Bakery, Sweet Lily Bakery.
Eggs – Irene Griego – check with other vendors to see if they have eggs, too!
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christine Keibler, Waves of Light Soap, Mary’s Fabric Creations
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening
Hot Dog Stand – (proceeds helped to buy food for children and seniors at Bienvenidos Outreach) - Hot Dog & La Plancha Potato Chips - $6.00.
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 2 - June 13, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
What a great turnout we had for opening day! Thank you to all the vendors and customers who came out and enjoyed the beautiful day with us.
Winners of The Old Windmill Dairy “NAME THAT GOAT” contest are Eve Neel and Michaela Boyle. Eve chose the name “Sparkle” and Michaela chose “Finn”. Ladies, both goats are very happy with their names! Our winners receive a $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market Coupon and $5.00 cash. Congrats!
Winner of the weekly market basket is Rebecca Jeffs, a regular of the market ever since the market started. Congratulations, Rebecca!
And finally, the email winner of a $5.00 Eldorado Farmers’ Market coupon is Tory Jackson! Congrats to you, Tory!
News from vendors:
Gourmet Gardens wrote in to say: Gourmet Gardens Paul &Barb, will have a wide selection of gourmet greens for juicing, salads, cooking greens - in quantity.
Sweet Lily Bakery advises: On Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., eleven awesome restaurants and businesses (including Sweet Lily Bakery) in the Johnson Street neighborhood are hosting a party on one of Santa Fe’s oldest and most historic streets, just 2 blocks west of the Santa Fe Plaza. The Johnson Street Experience offers world-class museums, fabulous restaurants, art galleries, cooking schools, art schools, doggie grooming and much more! There will be lots of free treats at all the restaurants and businesses up and down the street!
Dandy Lion Produce and Ani Rocks write in: LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! -Dandy Lion Produce and Ani Rocks Santa Fe bring you edibles from their Eldorado gardens, as well as heartfully-painted ANI-mal rocks and more! Discover new ways of using greens and commission a special pet portrait on rock under our cool-blue canopy. Visit www.AniRocksSantaFe to request an Ani Rock from a large selection of ready-mades to be brought to the market. You may also find artist Ani Lozano at the following: Saturdays in June from 1 pm-3 pm at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum for Kids Rock!, a rock-painting activity for kids and their adults, included with admission; Sundays, 10 am - 4pm Artisan Market at the Santa Fe Railyard.
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants – Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Helen Zamora, Espanola Valley Farm (may be out this week—crops are beginning to mature), Dandelion Jim/Ani Rocks.
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC Ranch
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, Las Chivas, St. Francis Bakery, Sweet Lily Bakery.
Eggs – Glorieta Free Range Eggs, Irene Griego Note:
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Christine Keibler, Thomas Freund Design (welcome back, Tom—love your wooden kitchen utensils!), Shabby Chicks, Eldorado Acupuncture, Waves of Light Soap will be back next week
Sharpening Services – Zen and the art of Sharpening (Welcome, Aarin!)
The Hot Dog Stand turned out to be a popular stop at the market. Come and enjoy a hot dog and chips from La Plancha Restaurant. Fifty percent of the proceeds go to Bienvenidos Outreach, (your market sponsor), and is used to purchase food for those in need. Thanks for your support!
See you at the market,
Susan
Week 1 - Friday, June 6, 2014
Hello Neighbors:
Ready for a new season of great food, great crafts and great times with your friends and family? I know the staff and vendors of the market are ready to go! We will have a nice mix of last year’s vendors and new vendors at the market each week and by the end of the month, or new website, www.eldoradonmfarmetsmarket.com will be fully operational with info on the market (sneak a peek if you wish!). Thanks to the Eldorado Daily for putting together the website and helping us maintain it. Vendors will be submitting information to add to the site over the next few weeks and we will add news and special features as the season progresses.
This week The Old Windmill Dairy will be bringing baby goats to the market for the annual “NAME THAT GOAT” contest. Children up to the age of 17 may enter the contest and two winners will be chosen by Ed and Michael, owners of the Old Windmill Dairy.
Don’t forget to collect your raffle tickets from the vendors when you are at the market. The Weekly Market Basket Raffle is back! For every $5.00 spent with a vendor, you will be given a ticket to enter for a chance to win one of our great market baskets filled with goodies from the vendors. Each week, the tickets will be collected and saved for a chance to win the final market basket of the season, so you get two chances to win. BUT WAIT!!! (I always wanted to say that). Make sure your email address is listed with us and there is a third chance at winning the weekly Eldorado Farmers’ Market Coupon contest ($5.00 market coupon).
This year, we will have a Hot Dog stand at the market. La Plancha Restaurant is hosting the grill and splitting proceeds with Bienvenidos Outreach. Thank you Juan and Lidia! Proceeds received from the sale of hot dogs will help us to provide healthy food for our clients.
Here’s a list of vendors who will be with us tomorrow. The list won’t be complete as many vendors show up without giving us prior notice, so make sure you take your time and check out all the vendors!
Produce/plants – Anna Tenaglia, Revolution Farm, Gourmet Gardens, Zagreus Growers, Helen Zamora, Espanola Valley Far
Meats – Ranchline All Natural, TLC Ranch, Luque Bison Meat Sauce
Dairy – The Old Windmill Dairy
Baked Goods/Refreshments/Snacks – Cloud Cliff Bakery, Natalie Chavez Tortillas and Fruit Pies, Shure Bakery, Las Chivas (welcome back, Lynn!), St. Francis Bakery, Sweet Lily Bakery (welcome, Melinda!).
Eggs – Glorieta Free Range Eggs (welcome, Mark!), Note: Other vendors like Helen Zamora, Espanola Valley Farm, Irene Griego, Revolution Farm may have eggs, too. I’ll know more about egg availability in the next 2 weeks.
Person Care Products/Crafts/Medicinal Goods and Services– Waves of Light Soap, Shabby Chicks, Eldorado Acupuncture
See you at the market,
Susan