Jul 10, 2008

Farmer's market in Somersett Town Square

A friend told me yesterday about another farmer's market in town. This one happens each Wednesday afternoon, from 4-8pm at Somersett Town Square. I recognize a couple of the local growers, like Lattin Farms and NanaDew Herb Farm, and also some of the names we see at the Sparks Tuesday and Reno/Saturday FMs. Here's some of what this market offers (excerpt from an email forwarded to me):

New this week:
Back by popular demand - The Beat Freaks!

Campie's Lavender Patch - live lavender plants, sachets, lavender mist and essentail oil, lavender soaps and shampoos, live and dried bouquets, lavender lotion.

Early Bird Senior (Ages 55+) Meal pricing will be $1 off grilled selections from 4-5:30 pm. Just show your ID!

Chuck's Farm - blackberries, green beans, onions, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, cherry tomatoes.

Fruit Factory - citrus, peaches, plums, pluots, persimmons, apricots, tomatoes, grapes, almonds, walnuts.

Lattin Farms - baked goods, jams, jellies, pastas, sauces, honey, lettuce, spinach, garlic, green onions.

NanaDew Herb Farm - basil, bee balm, borage, cilantro, dill, epazote.

Minton Family Farms - canteloupe, watermelon, corn, peaches, nectarines, plums, aprictos, pluots, apriums, nuts, cherries.

Rodriguez Ranch - strawberries, raspberries, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, beets.

Bistro Blends - 16 flavors of vinegars, olive oils, marinades, grilling sauces.

Nature's Select Pet Food Delivery - pet food samples, supplements, treats and accessories.

Pasta Queen - dried pastas infused with flavor, big & short pasta, frozen raviolis, pestos, pasta sauces.

R & C Pastry and Bread - cream puffs, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, tea cookies, sugar cookies, key lime pie, whole wheat bread, raisin-cinnamon bread, French baguette bread, jalapeno-cheddar bread, home-style white bread.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - caramel apples, dipped bananas, cheesecake, dipped strawberries.

Roundabout Market - gourmet cheeses and meats.

Living Springs - fresh cut flowers.

Top Thai Trader - shawls, silks, purses, jewelry.

A-1 Entertainment - face painting and balloon art.

Erik Holland - caricatures.

Magnificent Massage - chair and table massages.

More about our food and drink specials:

Roundabout Market - Grilled Tri-Tip Torta $8. Shrimp Tacos $8. Foccacia Bread $4 - Oregano and Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Pepperoni or Tomato Basil.

Whispering Vine will have their usual selections plus flavored Mojitos and specialty Margaritas for $6.75. They will also feature their Wednesday Wine Tasting for $15.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I love this market! perfect size, great vendors, easy parking...plus I can pick up dinner at roundabout market. Bought a great lavender plant from Campies last night for $4!!!