THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-3-2010

Submitted photo Just Coffee is one of the most popular booths at the Douglas Mercado.

Time: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October 30, 2010

Location: Castro 10th Street Park

Information: Martha Rivera 249-9700 after 5pm, [solmarleo@hotmail.com]

COME AND SHOP AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO FOR

JULY 4TH PICNIC OR BAR-B-QUE

Buy your onions, tomatoes, squash, the best watermelon you will find for your July 4th celebrations. To busy to make salsa? Stop by the Douglas Mercado for those items you may need like a Pinata for your July 4 Fiesta.

MUSIC – Randy Thomas DJ

PRODUCE – Squash, Key limes, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, White Onions large and small, Garlic, Melons, Watermelons and Mangos. Produce varies depending on the freshest available.

PLANTS - Come down and buy Desert landscape Plants, start up tomato and other vegetable plants for the summer.

FOODS - Come try delicious Carne Asada, Tortillas and Candied Apples made by Millie Montano, homemade salsas, homemade juices and lemonade. Looking for the Mexican treats you bought in Agua Prieta now sold at the Farmers Market. Just Coffee is selling coffee beans and ground coffee.

PINATAS Come by large piñatas made in Agua Prieta, larger than you can buy in the stores and can be made to your own design.

ARTS & CRAFTS Every Saturday at the market come down and buy local and handmade arts, jewelry and crafts. From pottery to beautiful paintings, come and buy a special gift made by local artists. For more information and a vendor application please contact Martha Rivera at 249-9700 after 5 pm or Kathleen Gomez at 805-5938.

Now until end of Douglas Mercado, October 30, 2010

Swap Meet/Yard Sale. Please come and sell your extra items and find your treasure. Set up 8:00 am please check in at the Farmers Market Information Booth for the placement of your table. Bring your own tent, table cost small tables $5.00, large tables $10.00, Not for Profits handing out information there is no charge.. Call Martha Rivera at 249-9700 after 5pm.or Kathleen Gomez 805-5938

SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH RECIPE

Ingredients:

3 cups sliced cooked yellow summer squash

2 cups shredded process cheese, American or mild Cheddar

4 ounces chopped mild green chiles

1 cup saltine crackers, crushed

1 cup milk

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in baking dish. Bake in 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole in oven at 350° for 1 hour.Serves 4 to 6.