929 HIGH STREET, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
WHAT’S FRESH
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013
8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Mississippi Farmers Market will be open with great last
second gift ideas including farm-fresh winter produce,
delicious baked goods, specialty foods, and charming works
of art!
***Saturday will be our final market day of the season***
Your Mississippi Farmers Market will reopen
Saturday, February 1, 2014
8:00 until 2:00 p.m.
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THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET-AMORPHOUS GARDENS – With such an interesting display, Jonathan and Sevanna feature non-GMO
produce; their customers will be lining up to purchase natural and delicious fresh produce varieties
grown at their no- spray farm near Canton. Shop early while selection is complete.
APRIL SHOWERS – Jeanette Ferguson is our regular Saturday fixture here, and she has a large supply of
hand-made, natural goat-milk soaps for your cleansing, comfort, and pleasure. Jeanette will also have
GIFT BASKETS. These are filled with fancy soaps, Southern soaps, healing soaps, and other nice surprises.
Jeanette will also have a new supply of Nature watercolors.
JANE BATES – For delicious Amish bread and other baked breads, come visit Jane. Jane is back with
hand-sewn craft items as well as these delicious foods! Look for daughter Kristie’s popular cake balls.
BEAVERDAM FRESH FARMS – Beaverdam Fresh Farms is a multi-generational mixed vegetable, and
pasture-raised livestock farm located in both Indianola and Starkville. Shop here for farm-fresh eggs.
Dustin and Ali grow a diverse range of products. For more information, visit
www.beaverdamfreshfarms.com.
BIRDHOUSE MAN – Bill Morrison has a large selection of novelty bird houses and bird and squirrel
feeders. Bill has clever and distinctive items with prices ranging from $10 to $40. Come check out the
bat houses, college themed items, feeders, and other houses. Now is the right time to put up bluebird
houses. Kids are fascinated when they visit the “Birdhouse Man,” mom & dad will be too!
BK2NATUR – Featuring an array of homemade and handcrafted luxury bar soaps made from an old
family recipe handed down for generations! These luxurious, enchanting, decadent soaps are created
without preservatives or additives, totally from scratch! No short-cuts! No pre-manufactured bases! The
scents are divine; you will want several. For additional information, visit www.bk2natur.com.
BOBKAT FARMS – This week look for farm-fresh eggs, cucumbers, fresh peppers, and rattlesnake beans.
Bob & Kat Stolzfus also have Napa cabbage, green peanuts, eggplant, and sweet potatoes. Also try
BOBKAT’s boiled peanuts (regular or Cajun spiced). New crop, fresh herbs are in including mint, oregano,
thyme, and tarragon. This is your headquarters for fresh or dehydrated MS grown Shiitake Mushrooms
and mushroom dust seasoning. Look for new fall fresh greens (all varieties).
BROWN EGG COMPANY – Mike Hammond, the “eggspert” from Bentonia, MS, features a generous
supply of fresh “free-range” farm eggs. EGGS are his business….his ONLY business!
CARAMEL CAKE FACTORY, TOO – Beverly Bills is coming this week with some exceptional and great
tasting values. Drop by, look, and sample caramel cakes, divinity, pralines, cocoons, pecan and/or sweet
potato pies, roasted pecans and more. For special orders or answers concerning special pricing, email
her at: [email protected].
CHANE’S TEES – Come browse through Chane’s selection of hundreds of T-shirts. All offered by the
famous Fondren Mississippi specialist. Many are locally inspired, humorous, and informational.
CHURCH OF THE NORTHSHORE – Jakob Anderson offers exotic coffee varietals from throughout the
world. He will grind fresh as you wait. Drop by for this week’s sample.
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COOK’S BASKETS – Danny Cook has perfected the art of weaving pine straw baskets. Drop by during
your shopping trip and watch as he demonstrates this interesting craft.
TONY DAVENPORT – This Jackson-based visual artist brings his festive and unique style to the recreations of recognizable landmarks, people, and vistas. Tony’s images celebrate the music, life, and
culture of his hometown. Come watch Tony as he sketches creative Jackson, Mississippi, scenes.
DEAF MAMA DESIGNS – Kristy Bach returns with some new designs and old favorites. Come shop her
quilts, knits, wall hangings, and other quality hand works. Bring your phone or camera and get your
photo taken with Santa!
ELEGANCE FROM MOTHER EARTH – Hazel Shields presents a wide assortment of affordable handmade
jewelry for everyday wear or special occasions. All items are made from quality natural materials.
Seasonal jewelry and customization is available; come and browse selections by designer HB Shields.
ELLIS FARMS – Gerri & Paul from Copiah County will be at the market with freshly prepared jams, jellies,
salsa, pickles and relishes. They will also have new crop fresh greens, and Mr. Paul is offering his handmade writing pens and carved bowls.
RAY & NELL GALLEY – Expert workmanship and age old musical instrument replicas are on display here.
You can learn to play the dulcimer in minutes.
GIFTS FROM THE HIVE – Bill Averitt has everything you can imagine from local bees. Honey is available
in all size bottles and jars. Try his honey, beeswax candles, and soaps. Bill is totally devoted to his
profession; and he loves dealing with bees and is willing to discuss beekeeping any time or place.
VICKIE GILBERTS PAINTED WINDOWS – Vickie has beautiful, unique, colorful acrylic paintings on the
panes of wooden windows of all shapes and sizes. Prices are very reasonable. Come see the way her
paintings transform a dull window pane into something happy and magical that lasts and lasts. Her
paintings are posted on her facebook page under Vickie Graves Gilbert.
GILES SHIRE RAW HONEY FAVORS – Jim Giles , from the Monterey community in Rankin County offers
raw honey favors bottled in classic glass. Ideal for holiday or birthday gifts, weddings, graduations, bridal
and baby showers, and company promotion giveaways. For more information visit
http://www.rebelarmy.com.
HATS BY CONNIE – Connie Trigg offers excellent gift items. She has knitted baby wear, and items for
Mom also. Drop by her stall to see the quality and excellent workmanship she sews into each garment.
HUMMUS QUEEN – Patti McGee is back at the market this week. She still offers delicious hummus, as
well as great dips, salsas, and spreads. Inquire about special orders.
HIGH HEELED HIPPIE – Peyton brings unique produce including lots of traditional Southern varieties of
greens: turnip greens, rutabaga greens, mustard greens. Also specialty greens including arugula,
mizuma, tender green mustard, or komatsuna, baby curly mustard, and radishes, carrots, turnips,
peppers, and herbs. Check out her delicious mustard green chips. Everything is grown locally and
sustainably. Each Friday, follow the High Heeled Hippie on facebook to see a complete list of her items.
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KIM HUNT LIGHT GRAFIX – Kim has perfected his craft. His photos capture the scenes around us in rural
Mississippi as well as the elegant churches and civic buildings in and around our state. Be sure to look at
his 2014 calendar with special selections of his best works.
CHARLES JENKINS – This talented and amusing artist specializes in comic book art. This week marks the
final week for comic designs. Charles is also bringing some used tree parts. Ask him about his famous
Mississippi mud paintings.
CLAUDE JONES – The Jones’s always feature the finest in canned pickles and peppers. Shop for Claude’s
famous sheet and layer cakes here. The Jones’s also have an assortment of jams, jellies, preserves, fresh
canned vegetables, as well as cookies, breads, and more. You’ll find Jackson’s best peanut brittle, and
the most delicious fruit pies here. Claude specializes in fresh vegetable soup mix, salsas, and cookies.
JUS’ MUDD – Amy Hayes is here with hand-sculpted, functional pottery including soap trays, spoon
rests, business card/cell phone holders, wall plaques, pottery crosses, and hand fashioned jewelry.
KLEIN’S FARM – Klein’s Farm has the largest variety of peppers in Mississippi. Also, look for Kiowa and
Cape Fear paper shell pecan varieties this Saturday. These pecans are meaty and so very good. Jim is
also offering a special this week: Buy 3 packages of frozen blueberries, and get a fourth package FREE! In
addition, look for his large variety of fresh and dehydrated vegetables. Follow the Kleins on Facebook—
Klein & Sons Pecans or email at [email protected].
THE KNIFE MAN – “Sharp Knives for Good Cooks” from Tom the Knife Man. Tom Rankin also sharpens
scissors, pinking shears, hedge clippers, loppers, shovels, and hoes. Leave your items and he sharpens
while you shop. It is a great time to bring your turkey or ham carving knives so they will be ready for the
Holidays. Also, it is a good time for hunting and skinning knives before deer season.
LA BRIOCHE’ BAKERY – Cristina Lazzari brings an exciting new product line to our Market, just in time for
the Holidays. Featuring French, Argentinian, Italian and Swedish influence, the baked goods this week
include delicate cookies and decadent muffins. Try the Almond/Chocolate/Lemon entrement, lemon
tostelettes, and spinach/cheese mini quiches. Sample Cristina’s egg nog too!
Visit them at www.labriochems.com for more featured items.
LAROSE’ FRESHEST PRODUCE – Vercell Vance is back with large bunches of triple washed and deveined
fresh winter kale, collards, and mustard greens.
LEVEE RUN FARM – LeAnn is back in town with her always-fresh, free range brown eggs. She will also
have some young winter salad greens which will provide a tasty treat for your Holiday table.
LIVINGSTON SPRINGS – Lisa will have fresh eggs from free range, pasture-fed chickens and will take
your order for shares of free range and grass fed beef and lamb. Her Belted Galloway Cattle and
Katahdin Sheep are rotationally grazed on pastures throughout the year to ensure fresh nutritional
grasses, which are free from herbicides and pesticides. For more information visit
www.livingstonspringsfarm.com. Lisa also has “No Time to Cook” entrees, oven-ready, and delicious.
MIKES SEASONING – Is an all-purpose seasoning that enhances the flavor of, meat, poultry, seafood,
and vegetables. Try it on your morning egg…WOW!
JEFFERY MELTON – Nothing ordinary here, this artist designs handmade yard art including metal bird
feeders, wire baskets, wind vanes, decorative bird houses, mixed media wall vases, and hand-forged
jewelry. Jeffery is also a member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi.
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MISSISSIPPI COLD DRIP – For a great “pick me up” try Ray Horn’s ICED COFFEE concentrate made here in
Jackson by this former New Orleans restaurateur. It’s an excellent item to complement many of our
baked goods. This highly concentrated liquid is lightly added to milk and ice to create a treat, without
the high cost at other coffee houses. Keeps for weeks in your refrigerator! It’s also great heated in the
microwave.
MS BEES – The Garletts family offer local honey in various types and containers. Frank has fresh comb
honey and a wonderful selection of products made from this sweet local delicacy. Other honey based
products include candles, lip balm, creamed honey, and flavored honey for your favorite cup of tea. This
week’s featured item is soap made with Mississippi pure honey.
PEARSON CERAMICS – Look for the prize-winning brightly-decorated Holiday booth! Ineke Pearson
features great home and gift items, including handcrafted ceramics, pottery, hand-knitted scarves, and
crochet hats, scarves and jackets. These are useful, unique, and very practical. Husband, Roger (certified
master tier) offers hand-tied fishing flies. Search “in touch” for Ineke on Facebook.
PICKLED PICKINS – For the best looking (and tasting) salsa, relishes, and pickled items in town, shop
Leslie’s great selection of these great Holiday gift items.
PROGRESS MILK BARN – Kenny and Jamie Mauthe’ will be on hand with whole milk, naturally-reduced
milk, chocolate milk, creole cream cheese, cheesecake, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, and the best
butter available anywhere. Stock your refrigerator with fresh ricotta, Greek yogurt, and whole-milk plain
yogurt. This family-run dairy farm will provide the best bottled milk straight from their happy Holsteins.
Refill your glass jugs and save the environment and your pocketbook.
RIC SHAFER /DOLLY FARMS – Ric’s beautiful and colorful zinnias are in full bloom and are at the market.
This week, Ric still has Swiss chard and Italian Kale. Everything is naturally grown.
MICHAEL SHOFFNER WOODWORKING – Mike has a new lineup of cutting boards and a good stock of his
popular platters and bowls. Mike will take custom orders for his expertly-produced Mississippi wood
items. Look for Michael Shoffner Woodworking on facebook.
SANDY’S ORGANIC – Sandy Crenshaw arrives with all “organic” baked goods. This week she has
breakfast bars, cakes, and muffins, all made with completely organic ingredients.
SLM CREATIONS – Sherice McElroy returns with a collection of fine crafted jewelry and other gift items.
Expertly-designed bracelets, ear rings, and other fashionable jewelry make thoughtful and inexpensive
gifts.
SOUTHERN CREOLE – Paul’s featured entrée this week is jambalaya with chicken and sausage. He will
also have his delicious baked potato soup and his usual muffalettas. Paul will offer frozen party breads
this Saturday including crawfish, shrimp, spinach and cheese, as well as his popular “just heat and eat”
soups, ettoufe, and shrimp creole. Visit www.southerncreolecuisine.com for more information.
TILLERS BISCOTTI – Larry Tiller has been an icon here at the MS Farmer’s Market for years. One of our
Belhaven vendors, his cookies and biscotti are considered the ultimate in taste and quality. His
customers visit the market for these, alone.
T & R DAIRY – This Liberty, MS vendor is offering a full line of quality dairy products including waxed
cheeses in hoops, wheels, sticks, and balls. Havarti, Gouda, cheddar, jalapeno, and many other varieties
will be available too. Fresh milk in all flavors and sizes will be waiting for you on Saturday. Look for their
fresh ground beef, and rib eye steaks.
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CAROL THRASHER – Carol has a wide selection of hand-made quilts. She is a “fixture” here at the Market
and welcomes all to come by and enjoy the absolute finest quality Mississippi-produced quilts.
WAMEGO VALLEY FARM –Jose’ Rodriguez is proud to be a CERTIFIED ORGANIC farmer. With an
expanding array of items soon to be offered, he is back this week featuring pastured free-range eggs
packed fresh daily. Look for the bright rooster sign and clear plastic cartons. Eggs are sold by the dozen
or the half dozen.
KEVIN J. WIDUP – Will be here for the very first time this year with an assortment of picture frames, 3D
clocks, framed leaves, and Christmas ornaments. Other high-quality items for your home include
necklace & bracelet racks, rustic wooden boxes, and nesting tables. Follow Kevin on Facebook at
widupswoodwork.
WINDHAM WOODWORKS – A member of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, Steve specializes in
kitchen items including ladles, spoons, forks, and other beautifully-hewn wood items. They are
functional as well as decorative. Follow Steve on Facebook WindhamsWoodworks.
Back this week with a great harmony of pop, easy listening, and
country music is one of Jackson’s favorite duos--
KIM MIDDLETON & RALPH MILLER
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