We’ve got special guests at today’s market. Uyen and Geneo are newlyweds and self-professed “foodies” out of Portland. They decided to pack up and drive cross-country, cooking at farmers markets along the way – and Spokane is their first stop. They’re scheduled to be at our market this week (August 28) and next (September 4) dishing up new twists on a familiar favorite: Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean-style hotdogs. So please stop in, give them a hearty welcome, and get some dinner in addition to your weekly shopping.
You can follow Uyen and Geneo’s journey on Instagram, their blog (Bacon and Broth), or Facebook.
Our fun KERNEL program with free kids’ activities continues this week with jump roping. Not only will kids learn some jump rope basics (or get to show off their existing skills), they’ll also have the chance to make a jump rope themselves play some neat jump rope games. And, as usual, they’ll get $2 in Fresh Bucks for spending once they’ve successfully completed the activity. For many kids, having the chance to buy their own cantaloupe or watermelon is the highlight of the market.
We’re also pleased to have another round of Farmers Market Nutritional Program (FMNP) vouchers for WIC clients. This distribution wasn’t initially scheduled, but the reception to FMNP has been so fantastic that the West Central Community Center WIC office was able to arrange a second one. If you are current WIC client, please come out and take advantage of these vouchers. Not only does it give you extra purchasing power for fresh fruit and veggies, it also helps out our vendors who, quite frankly, have had to persevere through some pretty tough conditions this summer.
As for music, we’re psyched to welcome back singer-songwriter Wilson Rahn.
Here are the vendors who are scheduled to be with us today:
- Awesome Possum – Handmade all-natural lotion bars and lip balms
- Country Buddies – Jams, salsas and more
- Courtney’s Crafts for Costa Rica – Handmade jewelry, scrapbooks and more
- The Farm Yard – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and more
- The Father’s Table – Neighborhood-grown veggies, herbs and starts
- Food for All (aka Vinegar Flats) – Locally grown veggies and herbs
- KC Creations – Beaded lanyards, leashes, earrings, photos and custom cards
- Hierophant Meadery – Mead, honey, kombucha, syrups and more
- Mama Torrez Salsas – Authentic salsas, pico de gallo and chips
- Mary Beauregard – Plastic canvas needlepoint
- Morning Sun Bakery – Cinnamon rolls, muffins, cakes
- Orange Thyme – Natural balms, soaps, perfume oils, body butters and more
- Petunia’s Marketplace – Herb-infused honey, candies, preserves and more
- R.P. Guerrero Farms – Organic fruit (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples)
- Rufino Zisumbo – Chair massage
- The Scone Ranger – Sweet and savory scones
- Song Sparrow Farms – Locally grown vegetables
- Vladimir Kuzmenko – Fruits and vegetables from the Yakima area
- Wild Things – Wild-harvested produce and forageables
Remember that Petunia’s booth has eggs and meat from Ramstead Ranch.
Some of you might have noticed the conspicuous absence of fresh-baked bread and rolls at the market. We’re genuinely sorry for this, but some things are out of our hands. The good news is that we’re in talks for Common Crumb to join us for the rest of the season starting next week!