Yakima farmers market off to a fresh start

Valley vendors show off early-season selections downtown
by Mark Morey
Yakima Herald-Republic
Market off to fresh start
KRIS HOLLAND/Yakima Herald-Republic
Dallas Doughty looks at plants offered by Civello's Perennials during the opening day of the Farmer's Market in downtown Yakima Sunday, May 10, 2009. The market, located on Third Street, is celebrating it's 11th year and takes place on Sundays from 9-2 p.m.
Links
Email_black_18  E-mail           Print_black_18  Print            Talk_black_18  Comments
Advertisement

More 'Local'

  1. Photo Journal -- Horses
  2. Body showed no signs of foul play
  3. Conservancy planning fundraiser
  4. Four injured in Wapato accident
  5. Fiesta de Salud is Saturday
  6. School board OKs raises for some
  7. Storm causes minor damage
More Stories:   Today's News | This Week

Top Read

  1. Red Cross' new Valley interim executive director now on the job
  2. Yakima's Christmas parade warms hearts on a frigid night
  3. Photo: Quilters for a cause
  4. Yakima County rates poorly on uninsured children
  5. County budget: $51.9M ... and cutting
  6. Zais was right -- police chief has plenty to do here
  7. Co-op preschools experience an early-learning dilemma
More Stories:   Today's News | This Week

Top Emailed

  1. Woman dies after rollover on I-82
  2. FBI studies Gulf cleanup job offers on Yakima Reservation
  3. Puckett schedules return to Union Gap for Old Town Days
  4. Ruling limits wildlife officers
  5. Camp Fire goes out after nearly 100 years
  6. Zais asks deputy police chief to retire
  7. Developer confirms Kohl's is coming to Valley Mall
More Stories:   Today's News | This Week

Top Commented

  1. Teacher found innocent in sex case
  2. East Valley teen describes sex with teacher
  3. 07/28/10 Letters to the Editor
  4. Late-night phone call at issue in teacher-sex case
  5. Mother of crash victims: 'I need my husband and son here'
  6. Candidate can't convince baristas to quit
  7. Teacher on trial says she was trying to help teens
More Stories:   Today's News | This Week

 

YAKIMA, Wash. -- With an Elvis impersonator crooning in the background, customers bought bunches of asparagus and grabbed a Thai lunch at the opening day of the Yakima Farmers Market.

The market, which takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Third Street between Chestnut Street and Yakima Avenue, kicked off its 11th season with light entertainment and a variety of local selections.

The number of produce vendors is expected to pick up later as growing seasons reach their peaks.

Carmen Imperial was selling asparagus and onions at the stand for Imperial's Produce, the family farm in the Lower Valley.

Bok choi and radishes will be available soon.

"It depends on the weather," she said, sounding the refrain of farmers everywhere.

Besides produce, vendors were selling crafts, bread, candles and meat, among other items.

Anyone considering a meat purchase may want to cross the aisle to the stand for Mick's Peppouri, a West Valley company that produces bottled meat glazes.

The glazes are made to add that extra flavor to steaks and other meats.

The temperature scale ranges from mild to super-hot, exemplified by the pure jabañero jelly.

"It's like swimming in a pool of lava," said sales clerk Kerry Duffy.

For those looking for less zing, there's always coffee or onion jelly, with pomegranate coming soon.

Duffy said he enjoys working the market, where the company has operated a stand for most of the past 10 years.

"It's a chance to get outside," he said.

Market manager Don Eastridge said he expects about 120 vendors this year, up from 104 last year. Not all show up at one time, but the growth is enough that Eastridge is arranging to take over a half block of Third Street south of the current location.

"I think it's looking good," he said about the forecast for the success of this year's market.

 



Commentsicon2
Log in or Register to leave a comment.

Posting Guidelines - Updated Aug. 21 2009
Readers are encouraged to use these forums to discuss issues affecting the Yakima Valley. Debate the ideas presented in stories and other comments, but refrain from personal attacks and offensive remarks aimed at others; e.g., you may call an idea idiotic, but don't say the person is an idiot. The Herald-Republic reserves the right to remove any comment for any reason. Examples include material that is obscene, encourages illegal activity or stereotypes based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and other factors. Continued violation of these guidelines can lead to suspension or revocation of your ability to post comments. If you believe a comment is inappropriate, you can bring it to our attention by clicking the "report violation" link by each comment. Guidelines revised Aug. 21, 2009.

Registered User?