The Pasta Wench offers delicious and healthy hand made pastas and ravioli each week. If you'd like to order ahead, or see what is being created in our kitchen this week please visit www.PastaWench.com . We use local, organic ingredients in season and the finest ground Wheat flour. Special orders for dinner parties can be accomodated, and we also sell to several of the best restaurants in the area.

We sell Hot Sauces, Salsa, and BBQ Sauce made from our home grown peppers, we also sell eggs, vegetables, herbs and blueberries.
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Ripshin Goat Dairy is a family farm located in the Yadkin River Valley between Lenoir and Blowing Rock, NC.

We raise Saanen dairy goats and sell our handmade cheeses at the Watauga County Farmers' Market on Saturdays, as well as on the farm.

Our chevre is available plain or herbed with fresh, organically grown herbs from our own gardens.

For more information, please call (828) 758-0906.

The Bald Guy Brew is a small micro-roaster of single origin, eco-friendly coffees dedicated to making a difference in coffee growing regions around the world. Find out more and order online at Bald Guy Brew.

James Wilkes owns Faith Mountain Farm in Creston, NC.

He can be reached at:

• 489 Big Laurel Road
• Creston, NC, 28615
• 336-385-3510

Joan and Henry Knox have become quite popular at the Farmer's Market and around the High Country. They produce sourdough bread from the finest ingredients available in flavors ranging from cinnamon-raisin to jalapeño. Generous free samples are handed out at this booth; the Knoxes know that once shoppers taste their products they won't stay away for long.

Henry and I love the Watauga County Farmers Market. We love our customers, old and new. It makes all of the hard work we do worthwile when we see how everyone enjoys our products. We insist on quality, because without quality there will not be quantity. We are excited about our new season (2008) and hope to introduce a few new products. Stay tuned as we will let you know right here. As always, if you have a special occasion or simply don't want to miss your "favorite" please call (828)757-9080 to have your selections held. It really saddens me to have one of our wonderful customers travel for miles just to find their favorite bread sold out. We'll see you at the market.

Online ordering is also available at Joan's Sourdough Bread.

E-mail Joan and Henry Knox.

Iva Lee Hayes has been with the Watauga County Farmers' Market since it's beginning. She helped organize the market in 1973 and saw it open the following year. At that time the market was located at Boondocks Plaza near Hampton's Body shop. Ten or twelve other vendors participated, but of them, only Iva Lee and her daughter Sissy Moore are still members of the Farmers' Market.

Iva Lee sells all kinds of jams, jellies, as well as local honey, but is most well known for her homemade kraut. She also specializes in freshly baked pumpkin cake.The first week of the market, she brought three pumpkin cakes which were immediately purchased by one of the other vendors. She started baking more, and many Saturdays would sell 40 or 50 individual cakes, some customers buying enough to freeze some for the long winter months ahead. In the last ten years, she has decreased her supply somewhat. Loyal customers know to come early to avoid disappointment.

Also at Iva Lee's booth are many handmade crafts, such as dolls, baby quilts and wall hangings. She also brings plants from her garden, especially hens and chicks.

Rebecca Kaenzig's cafe is a hub of activity at Watauga County Farmers' Market. Most popular is the early morning coffee, both decaffeinated and regular. Rebecca also provides hot cider, hot chocolate, fruit juice, and home baked goodies.

Customers often gather at the tables to organize their purchases, rest their children, or catch up with old friends and discuss Boone current events.

Rebecca will make cakes to order, send an e-mail or call her at 773-4512. Rebecca's specialties include chocolate or caramel frosted cakes, and banana nut or sour cream pound cakes.

Carol Miller is popular with snackers at Watauga County farmers' Market. Shoppers can choose from chocolate cookie wedges, vegan muffins, wholesome handmade bagels and cake slices with assorted fruit icings. Carol grinds her own grains for the treats and the breads she sells. She regularly grinds wheat, rye oat and corn for her whole grain flour. Rest assured that the items are fresh, Carol bakes her entire inventory less than one day before the market.

Carol also makes jams and jellies to compliment her bread, using organic fruit when possible.

Carol also has a large supply of herb vinegars made with organic ingredients and available in decorative bottles. These make excellent gifts and serve as a reminder of summer's experience. Herbs stored in vinegar will retain their flavors for about three years after the bottles are opened.

Orange, Mint and Clove Vinegar one of our favorites for all-around use. Adds great flavor to grilled chicken, tuna or chicken salad (in place of mayonnaise), fruit salads, or pork dishes.

Italian Vinegar wonderful for all pasta sauces and dishes. Makes a wonderful salad dressing mixed with a little olive oil and fresh ground pepper. Also great for spicier tuna salad and all types of subs.

Sunny Citrus Vinegar very versatile; use for light fruit vinaigrettes, grilled or baked chicken or seafood or as a pick-up for bland potato salad and cole slaw.

Three-Pepper Southwestern Vinegar a blend of sweet red, yellow and green peppers and onions. Adds great flavor to all of your grilled foods, as well as all types of salads, baked beans, cole slaw, and vegetarian casseroles.

Spicy Apple Pie Vinegar a sweet, spicy vinegar that is terrific with all pork dishes, makes a great ham glaze, and also works well with sweet potato, pumpkin, and butternut squash dishes.

Lemon, Pepper and Fennel Vinegar try this vinegar when broiling or grilling fish or other seafood; also mixes nicely with oil for a light dressing.

Sweet Honey Mustard Vinegar one of our favorites; great with chicken, pork; or meat loaf; adds real zip to baked beans or cole slaw.

Savory, Hot Pepper, and Garlic Vinegar use this vinegar when preparing fajitas or other Mexican dishes; also terrific with an oriental stir fry or grilled steaks.

Summer Vegetable Vinegar a delicious blend of peppers, cucumber, onion, carrots, and garlic that will make your mouth water; use with practically everything, salads, sandwiches, grilled meats, and anything else you can imagine.

Dill, Garlic, and Peppercorn Vinegar another one of our favorites; the best in potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, or cole slaw.

Chive and Garlic Vinegar one of the best all-around vinegars; you can use this vinegar for grilling , as a dressing, or in any marinade for both beef and chicken.

Basil and Garlic Vinegar wonderful light taste; perfect for salads or with any pasta or seafood dish.

Spiced Blueberry Vinegar a really beautiful vinegar, great with pork or chicken or as an unusual dressing mixed with light oil and crushed walnuts.

Raspberry Vinegar the classic vinegar seen in gourmet restaurants everywhere; mix with olive oil and crushed nuts for the best vinaigrette you've ever tasted!

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