Old Spanish Trail Farmer's Market

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Old Spanish Trail Farmer's Market Our goal is to let people know what produce is grown, sold locally and brought to the market. Recipe

tips and recipes on how to use locally grown produce, how to store living vegetables such as herbs or lettuce, what is the value of local foods as compared with box store products, and much more.

10/09/2026

This weekend will be a cleanup kind of day. Trying to get this posted in case the electricity goes out early. First of all stay safe, find lots of games to play and eat hearty. The recipe of the week is strange in a way that's tasty. LEMON RAMEN WAFFLES Preheat the waffle iron. Cook 3 pkg of noodles per directions. Drain, Combine 1 c flour, 3 T sugar, 1/2 t baking powder, 1/4 t baking soda,1/2 t salt, in a large bowl, Combine 1 c buttermilk, 1 egg 1 egg yolk, 1 t grated lemon zest, 1 12/ T lemon juice, and 1/2 t vanilla. Stir both mixtures together just to blend. Place 1/2 c noodles on the waffle iron, top with 1/4 c batter. Bake. If using a Belgian waffle maker increase the noodle and batter amounts. Due to the hurricane coming in the evening hours and the unpredictable results no one will be at the market tomorrow. Please take care and stay safe.

10/02/2026

Rain is on the menu for the next week. At least no hurricane is accompanying this weather. The recipe of the week is QUICK WAFFLED QUESADILLAS-preheat a waffle to medium heat and coat with not stick spray. Shred 1 1/2 oz Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, finely chop 1/4 c poblano or jalapeno pepper, 1 sm plum tomato chopped. Combine 1/8 t cumin, black pepper and salt to taste. Place tortilla that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Top with the peppers, cheese and spices, and second tortilla. Close the waffle maker and cook 3 min or until golden brown. Top with chopped avocado, salsa, and ch fresh cilantro. This is a great afternoon snack for the kiddos. I know that in the last post John's Co-Op is scheduled to be at market but produce is still not available. The fall planting is going well, although it has been a struggle to keep ahead of the deer. As soon as vegetables and fruits become available I will be at market. If anyone needs honey, please text or message me. Stay dry and see you at the market.

09/25/2026

Fall has officially marked the calendar, but the weather has not switched out yet. This weekend had some cooler mornings and so the garden work and preparation of planting is full speed ahead. The Crestview Nursery has a Pumpkin Patch scheduled for this weekend. New owners promise other activities will take place there in the coming weeks. Z great recipe this week is PUM[PKIN CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING-Cut 8 slices of cinnamon raisin bread into 1" cubes. Place into a buttered slow cooker casserole. Combine 4 eggs, 2 c milk, 1 c canned pumpkin, 1/4 c packed brown sugar, 1/4 c melted butter, 1/2 t cinnamon, 1/4 t nutmeg, until bended. Stir in 1/2 c dried cranberries, then combine all the ingredients. Cook on low until knife comes out clean. Serve with a sauce-Bring 1 c sugar and 2/3 c water to a boil, cook until a golden color about 20 min. Gradually stir in 1 c heavy whipping cream, stir until smooth. Remove from heat and add 2 t vanilla, Serve warm over pudding. Vendors have not made any commitment for market tomorrow. John's Co-Op will be back next week.

09/18/2026

Welcome to some cooler mornings although the afternoons are still super hot. The recipe of the week is BLACKENED CHICKEN AND BEANS-Mix 2 t chili powder, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t black pepper. Tub over 4 boneless chicken breasts. Heat 1 T EVOO in a large pan and cook until 170 degrees, remove and keep warm. Add 15 oz rinsed and drained black beans, 1 c frozen corn, and 1 c chunky salsa until warmed through, add chicken back and heat. John's Co-Op will have eggs from Dennis, Forest Farm honey, dry black beans, and lots of preserved items. I will only be at market from 9 AM to 11 AM. No other vendors have responded to date. Come to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive here in Crestview, on Saturday from 9 AM to 11 AM.

09/11/2026

Today's memories are intense, but America is a steady force in recovery from many adverse situations. Perseverance is one of our many traits as a people. The recipe of the week is-a VEGETABLE FRITTATA chop 1 c bell peppers, 1/2 c onion, shred 1/2 c Swiss cheese, Add to 2 T melted butter in a 10" skillet. Cook until onion is tender. Beat 8 eggs, add 1/2 t salt, and 1/8 t black pepper. Pour eggs and cheese over onion/pepper mixture and cover. Cook 8 to 10 min until eggs are set and bottom is browned. The weather is expected to be crazy so John's Co-Op will not be at market tomorrow. Flea across Florida may not take place. May the next market have better weather for all of us. See you next week at the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive.

09/04/2026

September weather will be a surprise every day. Big changes in temperature would be welcome as the extreme heat has been difficult for plants and people. The recipe of the week is MAJIC COCONUT CUSTARD PIE-In a blender combine 4 eggs, 1/2 c flour, 2 c milk, 3/4 c sugar, 1 t vanilla until smooth. Stir in 1 c shredded coconut. Pour into a greased slow cooker bowl. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours. John's Co-Op will have fresh eggs from Dennis, Forest Farm honey, and preserved items. Veggies are coming along soon. No other vendors have responded at this time. My hours will be reduced tomorrow and ending at 11 AM, so come check us out early. Come to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive here in Crestview from 9 Am to 11 Am on Saturday,

08/28/2026

August is leaving us with the expected arrival of Hurricane Dolly, in the next week. The rain continues almost daily, heat index still high, and please continue to hydrate. The recipe of the week is a ONE STEP ONION AND OLIVE BREAD-Sift 1 1/2 c bread flour and 1 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper, 1 envelop yeast in a large bowl. Finely chop 1 medium onion, sauté in 1T EVOO, for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. In another large bowl add 1 1/2 c hot water, 1/2 c cold milk, cool to room temp, add 2 T EVOO. Stir in onions and 1/3 c chopped ripe olives. Mix together and form a rough dough, turn out on a surface dusted with flour. Form into a loaf and place in a oiled pan. Allow to rise for 1 to 1 1?2 hours or double in size. Bake 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. John's Co-Op will have fresh eggs from Dennis, Forest Farm honey, preserved items, and black beans. No other vendors have responded yet. Come to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Derive here in Crestview on Saturday from 9 Am to 1PM.

08/21/2026

August is winding down and the rain continues as well as humidity. School is back in session and the fall activities are in full swing. The recipe of the week is SLOW COOKER SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP-combine 2 cans water packed artichoke hearts drained and chopped, 20 oz spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, 8 oz cream cheese, 1 c shredded mozzarella, 2 c shredded Italian blend cheese, 1 c Parmesan cheese, 1 c milk, 2 cloves minced garlic, place in a slow cooker and cook covered for 2 to 3 hours. Serve with lots of dippers. Farm Swap is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow. John's Co-Op will not be at market tomorrow. Vegetables are scare to bring to market. Our green beans are progressing but nI will return next week to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive here is Crestview.

08/08/2026

Our market tomorrow may have the Farm Swap sharing some spaces. The recipe of the week is CARROT PILAF-Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 1/4 c EVOO to a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 onion sliced into 1/4th" strips, sauté until softened about 9 min, Add 2-3 peeled and shredded carrots, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2 t salt, 1 t black pepper, 1T cumin, 1t turmeric and sauté until carrots have softened. Add 3 c vegetable stock, 2 cans drained and rinsed chickpeas, simmer 30 min. Sprinkle 1 1/2 c jasmine/basmati/or other long grain rice over top of vegetables. Gently submerge rice and cover. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest in pan for additional 15 minutes. Stir together and serve. John's Co-Op will have preserved relishes, sweet and red onions, peaches and cream corn, tomatoes, acorn squash, Honey crisp apples, carrots, and beets. Forest Farm honey and fresh farm eggs from Dennis will be available. no other vendors have responded. Come to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive here in Crestview on Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM

07/31/2026

Oh my-August is here and school will be starting really before we know it. The recipe of the week is for FIESTA SCRQAMBLED EGGS-Chop 1/2 c onion, 1/4 c sweet red pepper, 1 seeded and chopped jalapeno, Heat 1 T oil in a large skillet, sauté vegetables 3 to 5 minutes. Whip 8 large eggs and fold in sauted vegetables, 1 c shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 t salt and 1/2 t pepper 8 slices of crisp bacon, chopped in small pc, Cook until completely set, It will be a slim market tomorrow, heat continues to be intense. John's Co-Op will have eggs from Dennis, Forest Farm honey, preserved vegetables and lots of stories. Summer produce is very sketchy right now so be patient while the next crop comes of age. No other endors have responded as of this newsletter. Come to the corner of Stillwell and Industrial Drive here in Crestview on Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Be cool, stay hydrated, and hope to see you at market.

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Stillwell And Industrial
Crestview, FL
32539

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9am - 1pm

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