The Farmers Market TV Show Script

Farmers Market: Southern Style

More than thousands of people explore and shop at these farmers market each week year round throughout the Bay Area. And you're about to learn and see why... Yeee! Haaa!

Welcome to The Adventures of Joe Rayborne TV Series as the ultimate Scotsman on a safari journey, exploring the vast regions of the Bay Area and Globally where no man has yet gone before to travel and see. And Now... Our adventure begins with your Host: Joe Rayborne

Hi, welcome to The Adventure of Joe Rayborne as we explore more of the best of the Bay Area. So, Get ready to be indulged in the most delightful tastiest organic foods around... The Farmers Market... In the next few weeks, we'll visit many different types of Farmer market through out the Bay Area. So, come along and explore with me into the vast regions of the Bay Area.

I'll start my journey in Los Gatos exploring the market as the oysters are at its fascinating tastes of the season. Then head my way to Campbell where the Highland games plays and the kilts are in, and on down to Santana Row, the ancient modern European fashionable stylish City. As the French bread’s are it’s sweetest taste. From there, we’ll head over to downtown Milpitas; the Quiet town and the foods there are quite imaginative...

Then we'll take 680 souths to 101 south to Downtown Morgan Hill where the mushrooms are wild, with its golden color, famous for the Mushroom Martigras. Then on south to Gilroy, the garlic Capital of the world where the Garlic keeps the Heart it’s cleanest as I end my journey there.

First off... The city of Los Gatos, CA. More than any other city is a place to get out early or stay out late - to be swept away. On every corner is an excuse to savor the magic of this aged old city that was established in 1887, with it's architecturally stylish designs that lavishly grabs the attention of the crowd as this old downtown gives it's romantic look for the tourist from all around.

There, with this tiny little intersection park in the heart of downtown, gives a unique look of style with it's beautiful surrounding trees that gives the farmers market a unique place for a good setting.  Along with the beautiful majestic water fountain that centers this tiny old park.

Here, the fountain stays off during the hours of operation, which keeps the foods from getting wet or damaged as well as the crowd. But in the mid-afternoon, the fountain is turned on as it gives it's burst of water like old faithful as the children play in the fountain, which gives all the more reason for the tourist to indulged for.

I meet up with Mel who is one of the founders of the Los Gatos farmers Market and takes me on a tour, as she explains all the details we need know about the difference of organic and non-organic foods. She explains why it is so important to know the difference of being certified and non-certified.

She explains the importance of why the farmers come so early in the morning to set up the foods and products for display and the difference of their products, how they process them and why it is so important.

Joe: Why is it so important for the          farmers to get here so early in the morning?

Mel: The reason they get here so early, so that they can get their entire booth and products set up for display. This way, it will give them the opportunity to have a nice presentation to attract the customer’s attention.

Joe: That's impressive... So tell us the details of what we should know about these products and foods.

Mel: I’d be happy to... Over here is a display of organic foods.

Joe: Organic? really, is there any particular difference?

Mel: OH yes, every little bit.

And everyone should know... a difference that is. What the taste is like. As a festival to some, and a delight to others to enjoy.

Mel: Each one of the organic foods is naturally grown without the entire chemical process, and is then processed and cleaned in order to sell to public. When you look over here and see this sign, you will notice that it says Certified... It also let the public know who is certified and not.      Joe: Certified? Really, and what is that for and why?      Mel: Being certified means that the foods you grow are naturally grown and states that it is chemically free. Non-certified on the other hand, means that it is chemically treated, which keeps insects and other danger that may cause damage to the foods. So Growing organic foods take a lot more work and care which is why the food tastes so much better... Here, try this.                                            Joe: Oh WOW. That is good.                                Mel: Now try this.                                         Joe: Oh yeah, there a difference in the taste here. I can see why they grow organic foods and yet, you can see that it is much healthier for us, with out all those chemicals floating around in our bodies. Organic is the way for me.

And every part of this is important to know and understand... And meanwhile, Mel introduces me to the vendors as they share their insight about their products.

Mel: Over here, you can see that there is a difference in the look and how it tastes. Here, taste this...                     Joe: Oh wow, that is good. It’s a different taste of its own and yet it tastes better than the grocery store.        Mel: YES... It is really good and let me introduce you to the vendor. She will tell you a little more about her products. Vendor: Of Course, These veggies are very fresh and are hand picked, washed early morning and brought here to sell. Which is why the people come here to shop.

You can see all the more reason why the shoppers come every weekend to shop for the freshest foods and tasty delight, which finds all the more excuses for the shoppers to come and get the best of the best.

Vendor: Try this one and see what you think.                Joe: Now this is really good here and it is much better tasting than the stores has it. I can see why you farmers work so hard to make sure the fruits and veggies are fresh so that we can eat better and healthier.                         Vendor: Now you got it and it is worth it.             Mel: Yeah, come with me and let me show you some other products that you will find very interesting.

She introduces me to this vendor that has an unusual product that is rather interesting that you probably never see at a farmers market...

Mel: Here is a vender that will tell you about this product for dogs.                                                      Joe: DOGS? Now that IS interesting. What is it that these bisques are so different to the others? And why the farmers market?                                                Vendor 2: well, these are pure organic and it is far better for the dogs. It puts healthier skin on them and their weight much more manageable yet, in the long run; it is healthier for them anyway. In fact, people can eat the bisques too. Here... Try this, you’ll like this.                   Joe: WHAT! Oh, Well... All right, I’ll give it a try, why not.                                                Vendor 2: It’s really good, I’ll eat it too and it’s really good.                                                    Joe: Ok, here goes... BOW WOW... Hey! This is really good. That’s a different taste of it’s own.                  Vendor 2: HAHAHAHAHA... It really does make a difference.

I was a rather surprised about the bisques and how interesting the taste turned out to be. Although, the dog bisques are made strictly from organic foods, which makes it a lot healthier for dogs to eat yet, have plenty of energy. And gives a good reason to bring your pets to the market.

Vendor 2: We created these bisque for dogs because the dogs we have, we’re eating the bisques we gave to them and found that their diet was a lot better. They had a lot more energy and cleaner teeth’s. So we decided to make large quantities and sell them. Now we’re doing it in dog foods too.                Joe: How is this compared to the other products that are sold in pet stores?

Vendor 2: Their products have all the artificial flavorings and additives. Our products are per natural, which is pure, organic and believe it or not, we can even eat it too. Also our products are little more reasonable than the others are. Joe: Oh, I see. That makes it easier for the customer to understand it better, right?                           Vendor 2: Of course...                                 Joe: That’s great and I appreciate you sharing all this information with me.                                     Vendor 2: My pleasure.

After shaking hands with the vendor, Mel takes me over to introduce me to Steve Glickman who is the Vice-Mayor of Los Gatos and shares with me his involvement with the farmers market as he brings me over to the oyster bar.

He treats me to a delightful taste of oysters and which, by the way, are for a dollar apiece. Which there is no other place like it around.

Joe: what is your involvement in the marker and how your interest is helping Mel and others here.             Steve: I help Mel organize the market by overseeing the interest of the public and for the location. Also getting more involved with the public interest; to encourage them to come more often here. Here, try an oyster, it on me. They are really good.                                                   Joe: Great, thanks. Don’t mind if I do... Oh my, that is really tasty.                                               Steve: I know, that why I like coming here, not just for the market itself, but also for the great taste of the oysters.      Joe: I can see why, I haven’t had this good of tasty oysters in a long time at least 20 years. But with a price you can’t beat, it sure does bring a large crowd around. I can see that all of you agree.

As the crowd cheers excitedly, the booth gives a more enchanting look and the oyster to die for is a delicacy you will want to savor for. With a price you can’t beat anywhere and all the more reason to come and enjoy a good conversation with the crowd. The Oyster vender gives a good reason why his oysters are so much better compared to others. Which is why you should come and enjoy the soothing silky taste of his oysters.

Joe: Tell me, why do you come here and why the farmers market and not a restaurant? Is there something that you like about the farmers market? Yet, your price is very reasonable.   Vendor 3: Better crowd and better setting, which is easier for me to come and go and people know me now and can enjoy a conversations and the price is reasonable to for them to be able to but more when they like it so much. These oysters are fresh daily so that it is easier to work with.         Joe: Well, let me tell you... The oyster are incredibly delicious and out of this world taste. Thanks for sharing that with me, and Steve, thanks for the treat.           Steve: My pleasure and do come back again.                   Joe: Thanks and I will. Have a great day...

After leaving the oyster bar, I did a little shopping for myself, picked a few tools up and enjoyed a good little chat with the tool guy that was sharpening the knifes. Then I bought a few plants for my studio as the Florist showed me some really cool plants that are stylish and would look good for my place then chatted with a few of the crowds about what they liked in the market.

After leaving Los Gatos, I head my way over to downtown Campbell to meet with Ron Pardini who happens to be my guide for this market. He explains to me about this market and the vendor’s products and what his involvement is.

Ron: I make sure that all the farmers are in line with our layout and that there are not too many of the same products but difference areas of aspect that goes meet our criteria.   Joe: I see... But I do see that they’re a few different types of vendor’s and not a whole lot of food booths.              Ron: Yes, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see that some of them are processed and jarred as well.          Joe: so, what is it that makes this Market so different and distinct from the other markets?                           Ron: If you look over here, you’ll see a large kettle popper where they make fresh sweet popcorn and on the other side you’ll the fish market where they other different types of fish and shell fish they sell.                                    Joe: I see... I notice that there were some photographers and art paintings. Why is that?                                   Ron: People like to have their pictures taken and yet collect arts for their enjoyment and style. Which of course, brings more attraction to this market so that it has the unique style with taste that draws more attention to the crowd. Why don’t you take walk around, talk to a few of the vendor’s, ask about their products and what they like about this market.                                                    Joe: Thanks, I will do that and I really appreciate you sharing with me about the Campbell farmers market.             Ron: You’re welcome and enjoy shopping here at the market.

This market is definitely a place to enjoy in this old downtown where traditions meets the modern world and is popular for the big water tower and a unique way of attracting men in Kilts, especially me.

But this isn’t just any old tradition – The tradition in bringing farmers together, and their product to life that characterizes the imaginary presentations. Part of the fun – and little expense – of enjoying the farmers market is tasting the foods and chatting with the crowd.

For Campbell, the town is a marvelous playground when it come to enjoying the music, dancing and the different fascination of the foods - for the enjoyment of the crowds – winter or summer, rain or shine. They keep coming and they’ve made many of the most exciting spots easily accessible by the VTA train and public transit bus – like this.

Modern tourism has perked up the local economy as well and the downtown market operates like a big family. I venture my way through this market to see what I can find – to see what I can find what is tasty to savor my fancy. First off, I quickly make my way through the crowd to get to the popcorn kettle that has a sweet taste that keeps bringing you back for more…

Joe: What is that every body raves about you popcorn that causes them to come back for more?                          Kettle operator: The way I put the oil, sugar, spices and butter, mixing with the corn and how fast it cooks. But also how the right temperature brings out the taste. Try this... Joe:  Oh wow, that is good. It definitely brings a unique taste to the popcorn. This is my first time I’ve this type kettle cooking.                                              Kettle operator: That is why we do it here because there is there is like no other around here, so it gives the crowd something different to eat.                                  Joe: great! I’ll take a bag.                              Kettle operator: Here you go... That’ll be three dollars. Joe: Here’s five and thanks. Have a great day.           Kettle Operator: You’re welcome and enjoy...

A small bag of kettle corn is $3.00; a big one is $5.00. You’ll find that the kettle corn is definitely a place to stop by first, to buy a bag and eat along the strip while you’re shopping at the market.

My next stop is the fish market. The fish are as fresh looking for the buyers to indulge for and the temptation is something you can’t resist when it comes to tasting. So I, knowing myself couldn’t resist, had to take a taste of the sushi.

Joe: What kind sushi you have there?                      Fish Vendor: This the Japanese Sushi and we get our fish fresh daily here.                                          Joe: Now sounds really good, I would like to try this one here.                                                      Fish Vendor: Here you go, this one should be good here.    Joe: OH WOW this is very good.

Knowing that I couldn’t resist myself, I brought a few to cook for dinner. Since I love to cook, my crew and I will have a good meal to enjoy.

Joe: I’ll take few of these and will be good for dinner.   Fish Vendor: Ok, those will be excellent for cooking especially when you cook it with white wine as a flavoring sauce.                                                     Joe: Oh yeah, it’ll be great with white wine. Well, thanks very much and have great day.                               Fish Vendor: Your welcome and same to you.

I decided to head over to the Orchard Valley Coffee Shop and stop in for a cup of coffee and chat a little with the owner shared with me a little about the coffee bean cooker.

Joe: Hey! How are you doing?                           Manager: Great and you?                                 Joe: Oh, I am doing well. What you got going here?       Manager: Well, I am cooking the coffee beans so that we have                 some ready for the week and for our clientele.                  Joe: Tell me, how does coffee cooker work?             Manager: Well, what I is first of all, is set my temperature and make proper corrections so that when I put the coffee beans through the top here, the beans will cook at an even temperature.                                             Joe: So how do you get different colors and taste and how long does it take for cooking the beans?                   Manager: I adjust my temperature settings to get the right amount of color, which gives it a light or dark roasted flavor and the taste.                                    Manager: It takes about a 30 minutes to two hours depending on the on how you want the beans to turn out. I can also mix some different kinds of bean together to create my own flavor of coffee.                                                      Joe: Wow! That is really cool and thanks for sharing that with me.                                                         

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Manager: My pleasure, glad to be of help to you. You have a nice now, bye.                                              Joe: Thanks, bye.

Soon as we got back to the, we drove off to Santana Row where the Farmers Market was and found some great food and entertainment there. I chatted with a few vendors and the folks there were pretty people friendly.

The French Bread Company I saw there and had to go check it out and find out to see if they have the soft French bread which of course is my favorite.

Joe: Wow, what a refreshing taste to see you guys here. Do you happen to have the soft French bread here?                Vendor: Yes we do, in fact, try this one. You’ll love this one, it’s sweet and very soft and all our dreads are fresh here too. Joe: Oh yeah, that is really good. I’ll take a couple of these here.                                       Vendor: Here you go.                                           Joe: Thanks and have a nice day.

The French Bread Company has been around for many years and has cooked really good quality breads for some time now and have satisfied many customers.

I‘ve chatted with a few of the people and found that they’ve shared with me their views on how they enjoy the farmers market. They tell me that shopping here is getting better fresh foods here is for there own needs especially when it comes to eating healthy, and the locals of Santana Row residents as well feel as though it is all the comforts of home along with entertainment that is so enjoyable.

Before leaving Santana Row, I had to stop in at Pete’s Coffee Shop to definitely get another cup of coffee. Of course, I needed my energy for the day and brought some for my crew too. We headed over to the park and took a coffee break and enjoy the nice surrounding scenery.

After our break, we left Santana row and headed over to old town Milpitas to check out the farmers market there, picked up a few produce, browsed a little then headed our way down to Morgan Hill.

Upon arriving there at Morgan Hill, we checked out the music, danced a bit chatted with a few people. Morgan Hill is popular for it’s mushroom Martigras where you can find the freshest tender mushrooms around. Today, they have a few here to check out.

Joe: I see some mushrooms here that are different from the others. Why is that?                                        Vendor: These mushroom are grown in Monterey and these are grown in here in Gilroy. That shows the color and size of the them. These are the golden one’s you want here, they’re the tastiest ones.                                               Joe: OK great, I’ll these golden ones...            Vendor: Here you go.                                       Joe: Thanks and have a great day.

I decided to drop in at an old friend of mine 'Betsy’s Restaurant' and eat there. I talk to the Girls for a bit while I was eating as they shared with me how they are involved with the City of Morgan Hill and of course they cracked joke about my Kilt and Mustache.

You enjoy a good meal for 8 bucks, which turns out to be hardy meal with a good deal you, can’t beat. After that, we headed for Gilroy and ended our journey there.

Finally arriving in Gilroy, we met up with the manager of the farmers market as he shares with us about the old town market.

Manager: I make sure that all the farmers are in line with our layout and that there are not too many of the same products but difference areas of aspect that goes meet our criteria.                                            Joe: I see... But I do see that they’re a few different types of vendor’s and not a whole lot of food booths.                Manager: Yes, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see that some of them are processed and jarred as well.        Joe: so, what is it that makes this Market so different and distinct from the other markets?                          Manager: Yes, This market here has been around for over 80 years or more and the people still tend to come each week year around.                                                Joe: I see... That’s a long time and I notice that there were some photographers and art paintings. Why is that?                       Manager: People like to have their pictures taken and yet collect arts for their enjoyment and style. Which of course, brings more attraction to this market so that it has the unique style with taste that draws more attention to the crowd. Why don’t you take walk around, talk to a few of the vendor’s, ask about their products and what they like about this market.                                                      Joe: Thanks, I will do that and I really appreciate you sharing with me about the Campbell farmers market.          Manager: You’re welcome and enjoy shopping here at the market and thanks for coming.

And so I did, I browsed around, talk to a few new people, made some new friends and stopped in at the coffee shop to have one more cup of coffee of the.

Well, that concludes our journey here. I hope you enjoyed my show and thanks for watching. You can visit me at my website. Until then, explore and travel safe. Chow Baby...