Wednesday, October 13, 2010

CONTEST WINNERS FOR ESPANOLA FARMERS MARKET

ELEVENTH ANNUAL BIGGEST VEGETABLE & BEST POEM CONTEST
October 11, 2010

Vegetable Judge:        Glenna Dean, archeobotanist
Poetry Judge:             Beata Tsosie-Pena, Santa Clara poet

BIGGEST HEIRLOOM SQUASH
First Place:                  Ross Vargas, La Madera
Second Place:             Elefio & Seraphine Montoya, Chimayo
Third Place:                 Eufelia Martinez, La Puebla

BIGGEST PUMPKIN
First Place:                  Ross Vargas, La Madera
Second Place:             Elefio & Seraphine Montoya, Chimayo
Third Place:                 Ross Vargas, La Madera

SMALLEST APPLE
First Place:                  Ida Salazar, Chimayo

BIGGEST CHILE
First Place:                  Jose Velasquez & Josie Gallegos, Velarde
Second Place:             Elias Gomez & Mary Trujillo, Alcalde

BIGGEST ROOT VEGETABLE
First Place:                  Luz & Leonard Lopez, El Guique
Second Place:            Carmelita Martinez, La Puebla
Third Place:                 Floyd Gonzales, La Puebla
                                   
ODDEST VEGETABLE
First Place:                  Elefio & Seraphine Montoya, Chimayo
Second Place:             Aurelia Johnson, Chimayo
Third Place:                 Luz & Leonard Lopez, El Guique

WILD CARD VEGETABLE
First Place:                  Vanessa Gonzales, La Puebla
Second Place:             Carmelita Martinez, La Puebla
Third Place:                 Elias Gomez & Mary Trujillo, Alcalde

BEST POEM
First Place:                  Lariss Foy, Santa Fe Girls School
Second Place:             Jy Prishkulnik, Santa Fe Girls School
Third Place:                 Shannon Fonseca, Santa Fe Girls School
Honorable Mention:     Erin Lazarus, Santa Fe Girls School




Monday, October 11, 2010

ANNUAL CONTESTS AND PHOTOGRAPH!

The annual poetry and vegetable contests were celebrated today --Monday, October 11, 2010. It's also the day when the farmers and market staff pose to have their photos taken. Each year's photo is made into a postcard and handed out the following year at the market. Watch for a list of the winners to be posted soon! Only two more markets left for the season. Stock up!

STORIES, SEASONINGS, SPROUTS AND MORE: SILVIA VERGARA

Silvia Ernestina Vergara of Dixon, NM may be best known for her preserves, but that's changing because of the other offerings she has spread over her table at the Farmers Market. She's motivated by being kind to the earth in the production of her Heirloom Apple Tea (apple, mint and mulberry), sprouted mung beans and a Spice Herb Blend that is sensational, in part because it's made with tender loving care and also because it's just plain delicious. She's also branching out in making cider and vinegar too. Her mother, who's 101 years old, tastes and comments on Silvia's creations. And it's not only what's delicious and good for you that Silvia talks about when you visit her at the market. This summer the community of Dixon put on its first musical opera which tapped the talents of a cross section of Dixon, including Silvia. And Silvia's eager to share her stories and poetry with you as well.

Other products by Silvia: Wild Cherry Chile Jam, Green Chile Lemon Marmalade, Wild Mint Lemon Jelly, Pure Apple Cider Syrup, Wild Cherry Syrup, Plum Preserves and La Carreta Reserve Products.

Monday, October 4, 2010

ELEVENTH ANNUAL VEGETABLE AND POEM CONTEST COMING UP!


The Española Farmers Market is hosting its Eleventh Annual Biggest Vegetable & Best Poem Contest on Monday, October 11, 2010. The big vegetables will be displayed all morning and the selections of winning vegetables and poetry will be announced at 1:30 pm. Ribbons will be awarded in several categories: biggest pumpkin, biggest heirloom squash, biggest root vegetable, biggest apple, biggest chile, oddest vegetable and wild card vegetable. Archeobotanist Glenna Dean will be the judge for the vegetables. Santa Clara poet Beata Tsosie-Pena will select and read the winning poems in the children’s poetry contest. Dexter Trujillo will be baking all afternoon in our new horno. Copies of the 2007/2008 Double Edition of A Farming Chapbook will be available free to participants on the Contest Day. Winners of this year’s contest will appear in the 2009/2010 Chapbook next season.

 Our October 11th Contest Day is also a regular Market Monday, 10 am- 5pm. The Market is located at 1005 N. Railroad Avenue. Visitors can find heirloom squash, pumpkins, apples, onions, late tomatoes, chile, horno-roasted chicos, and other treats. Children will be able to select a book from our free Kids’ Book Exchange. Join your neighbors and friends at the Española Farmers’ Market on October 6th, enjoying the fine produce, the award-winning vegetable giants and the children’s poetry. Every Monday is a special day at the Market!