LETTERS FROM THE KITCHEN

Welcome to my little space on the world wide web. I'm the Grandma behind Grandma's Kitchen. I have 5 amazing grandbabies (with one more on the way) who I adore. The only thing better than being with my family is cooking in my kitchen. I cook from the heart and put love into everything I do.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Mom doesn't need another bathrobe. She needs something spicy to make her day!!
Give her the gift of Pepper Jelly and make her day. You can also add a jar of Apple Butter or Carrot Cake Jam. Yummy!!

Rain or shine we will be at Gilbert Farmers Market 8am-12pm. Come on out and have some fun.
Shop and get your breakfast or lunch at on of the awesome food trucks.

http://gilbertmarket.com/

Sunday, December 9, 2012






Only 16 more shopping days until Christmas. 

Looking for that one of a kind gift for that hard to buy for person. Give the gift of Grandma's Kitchen Pepper Jelly gift packs.

You get 4 mini's of your choice all wrapped up in a fun take out box. All this for only $10.00.

These gift packs make great work party gifts for that all important gift exchange and I guarantee that it will be stolen (that's a good thing).

I will be at Gilbert Farmers Market every Saturday through the end of December. Hours 8am - 12 pm

See you all there.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Grandma's Kitchen will be at the annual
Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook Off

Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, 2012
Tumbleweed Ranch at Tumbleweed Park
Free parking



This unique culinary competition combines the sounds, smells, and tastes of the Old West. Teams work from authentic 1880s chuck wagons to cook five courses: bread, beans, meat, potatoes, and dessert. Judges decide winners in each category, as well as best authentic wagon and best overall meal. The Chandler Chuckwagon Cook-off also features entertainment and activities that highlight history, cooking and local foods.
Main food competition is on November 10. Admission to the event is FREE, but chuck wagon meal tickets are $10. Make sure you're in line by 10 am for meal tickets, as supplies are limited and they sell out fast! Free parking during both days.

http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=289

Friday, October 12, 2012







Hey everyone,

It is going to be a great day at the 

Gilbert Farmers Market.
Stop by and get your free samples. 

We never run out.
Shop early 7am-11am  to get the fan favorite.....Habanero Pepper Jelly...before it sells out

http://gilbertmarket.com/

Friday, October 5, 2012

IT WILL BE A GREAT DAY AT THE GILBERT FARMERS MARKET.
THE PARKING LOT WILL BE FULL OF VENDORS...50 IN ALL

COME ON OUT AND GET YOUR FREE SAMPLES OF MY NOW FAMOUS PEPPERY JELLY... IF YOU WANT THE HABANERO PEPPER JELLY GET THERE EARLY BECAUSE THE LAST FEW SATURDAYS I HAVE SOLD OUT EARLY.

NEED A LAST MINUTE HOSTESS GIFT? GET THE SAMPLER SET. IT MAKES A GREAT GIFT.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Hi everyone,


The triple digits have broken and the weather is so nice now there is no reason not to join us at the Gilbert Farmers Market this Saturday 9/15 7am - 11am

Grandma's Kitchen has new pepper jelly flavors now in
RED RASPBERRY and BLACKBERRY.

Also we are now featuring our crazy good
CARROT CAKE JAM (not spicy). It is going to be so good at your holiday dinner on a hot buttered dinner roll.

HMHMHMHMHMH GOOD.




http://gilbertmarket.com/

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29  

We've got everything you need to have a tasty and Locally-Sourced Labor Day Holiday Weekend at Local Option LIVE!    

You can pick up some of the best Local food in the Valley, and meet the Chefs, Bakers, Farmers, and Artisans who are responsible for everything we offer.  This week, be sure to check out Farm Fresh Eggs from P. Joseph Connection, Frozen Tamales from The Tamale Store, and lots of additional items from Eat Me.    

Local Option Live, a unique culinary shopping experience, this Wednesday August 29, from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm.  We are located in Ranch Center at 9393 North 90th Street, Suite 111, in Scottsdale.  We're easy to find, just off the 101 between the Pima/90th Street and Shea Blvd. exits...across the street from Fry's on 90th & Via Linda.  Shop INDOORS at our fully air-conditioned Local Option space.



LO brands
THE LINE UP:

In addition to Eat Me, here's a partial list of who will be there this week:

P. JOSEPH CONNECTION--Fresh produce & eggs from several of your favorite local farms.

THE WHOOPIE SHACK--Authentic Classic Maine Whoopie Pies. 

PICKLED PERFECTION--Pickles and Pickled Veggies.

GO LB. SALT--Chemical free, gluten free, Vegan friendly Salts, Peppers, and Seasonings.

SHOP BAKERY--Authentic Greek Treats.

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN--Freshmade Pepper Jellies.  

CHA CHA APRONS--Custom handmade Aprons.

AZ CHIA SEEDS--Highest quality Chia Seeds & Organic Vegetable Wash.

UDDERLY NATURAL PRODUCTS--Made with Goat's Milk from their Local herd. 

Eat Me TO GO:

FROZEN SPECIALTIES
Authentic Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Homemade Chicago-Style Italian Beef
Handcrafted Soup
   Broccoli& White Bean 
   Gazpacho
   Asparagus Puree
   Free-Range Chicken Noodle
   Italian Wedding
   Vegetarian Minestrone
   Tortilla
BBQ Pork
Chicken & Dumplings
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
Green Chile Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
Southern-Style Sorghum Beans
Down Home Collard Greens
Green Chile Mashers
Creamy Rice 
Green Chile Sauce 
Handmade Meatballs in Red Wine Marinara
Red Wine Marinara
Red Wine Marinara with Italian Sausage
Mushroom Ragu
Puttanesca Sauce
Fresh Basil Pesto
Pink Sauce
Fresh Homemade Pasta
Handmade Ice Cream 

READY TO EAT
Chipotle Caesar Salad Dressing
Homemade Giardiniera 
Black Bean & Corn Salsa
Salsa Verde
Fire-Roasted Salsa Roja
Picnic Potato Salad
Ooey Gooey Cake 
Fleur de Sel Caramels  

EAT ME KITCHEN FAVORITES
The Tamale Store's Tamales 
AZ Cheese Company's Cheese Curds
Cortez Coffee
Backyard Farmer's Honey
Bakery-Fresh Bread     

GRILLIN TO ORDER MENU 

NIMAN RANCH BURGERS

   Green Chile Cheeseburger
   BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar
   The All-American   

LO brands

Saturday, August 4, 2012

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN SCHEDULE:

GILBERT FARMERS MARKET                                    
  • AUG 4th                                                                  
  • AUG 11th
  • AUG 25th
  • SEPT 1st
  • SEPT 15th
  • SEPT 29th


FULTON RANCH FARMERS MARKET                                                     
CHANDLER - ALMA SCHOOL/CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD

SEPT 8th
SEPT 22nd

NEW FLAVORS COMING OUT!!!!!!!!!!

BLACKBERRY
RED RASPBERRY

CARROT CAKE JAM


STOP BY AND SAY HI AND FILL UP ON SAMPLES

Friday, August 3, 2012

Mark your calendars for this 
Saturday Aug 4th 
to spend the day at the 
                       Gilbert Farmers Market.
This is the funnest place to take the kids out on a Saturday. They get to run around and sample all yummy foods all the vendors have to offer.

Free samples. Our motto is we never run out of samples.

Stop by and say hi!!

http://gilbertmarket.com/

Thursday, July 19, 2012

 
Mark your calendars for this Saturday July 21st to spend the day at the Gilbert Farmers Market.
This is the funnest place to take the kids out on a Saturday. They get to run around and sample all yummy foods all the vendors have to offer.
Check out some of my favorites - NutWhats, Iss’s Magic Mixes and new this Saturday is THE WHOOPIE SHACK

And of course your favorite Grandma with all her pepper jellies.

Come early to be the heat and get the best deals    
7am -11am




http://gilbertmarket.com

Thursday, June 21, 2012

                                                  GRANDMA'S KITCHEN
                                  will be at the
                GILBERT FARMERS MARKET
                  Saturday June 23th 7am - 11am

For everyone of my loyal customers that I have missed at GFM while I was making my rounds at other farmers markets I will be back and fully stocked of all the flavors that you love.
I am working on some new and exciting new flavors
like Apricot, Red Raspberry and Blackberry.

If I have missed a flavor you want to see just let me know and I will start to work on the formula.

I am also working on a little recipe booklet to accompany our cooking and serving photo card that we give out with each sample.
If you have a good recipe that used our pepper jelly tell me about it (or better yet write it down) and you will be the recipient of a free 4oz jar of your choice of pepper jelly.

Come early to beat the heat.

http://gilbertmarket.com/

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

GREETING FROM GRANDMA'S KITCHEN WHERE EVERYTHING IS MADE WITH LOVE

TEMPE FARMERS MARKET IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SATURDAY  JUNE 16

COME AND GET A GREAT FATHERS DAY GIFT OF PEPPER JELLY

IT'S A LITTLE SWEET AND A LITTLE HOT JUST LIKE DEAR OLD DAD :)

LOCATED AT MCLINTOCK FOUNTAINS  

CORNER OF MCCLINTOCK AND WARNER ROAD IN TEMPE

HOURS ARE 7AM - 11AM    

COME EARLY TO BEAT THE HEAT AND GET THE BEST DEALS

Monday, June 4, 2012

GRANDMA'S KITCHEN WILL BE AT 
GILBERT FARMERS MARKET 
http://www.gilbertfarmersmarket.com/Home.html 

THIS SATURDAY  

JUNE 9TH

We will have all the flavors that you crave!!




Friday, June 1, 2012

CHECK OUT GRANDMA'S KITCHEN THIS SATURDAY JUNE 2 IN CHANDLER

FULTON RANCH..NE CORNER ALMA SCHOOL AND CHANDLER HEIGHTS 

7AM -11AM

SEE YA ALL THERE!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Grandma's Kitchen will be at Gilbert Farmers Market this Saturday May 19th 

I will be on vacation on the following Saturday but then will be at the Fulton Ranch Farmers Market on June 1. 


Check out this great blog by Sara featuring some of the markets wonderful vendors including yours truly. :)


http://eastvalleygirl.blogspot.com/2012/05/spotlight-gilbert-farmers-market.html?showComment=1337052809584#c6895855315372118748

Friday, May 11, 2012

Hi Everyone,

Grandma's Kitchen is back at Gilbert's Farmers Market this Saturday May 12th just in time for the all important gift for Mothers Day.


Back by popular demand Orange Bell Habanaro Pepper Jelly

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Check out Grandma's Kitchen at the new farmers market
in Chandler, AZ this Saturday May 5th 7am - 11am

Check out all the flavors of pepper jelly, Traditional Red Bell Pepper, Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry, Peach, Mixed Berry and as always my world famous Apple Butter


South Chandler Market, located in the Fulton Ranch Promenade (Alma school Road and Chandler heights) 


Tell all your friends!! 

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NEW LOCATION SATURDAY 4/28

Grandma's Kitchen will be in Tempe this Saturday 4/28 from 8am - 1pm (or until we have heat stroke)

Come out and say hi and get free samples of all the varieties of pepper jellies.


Tell all your friends!!


McClintock Fountains- Just East of McClintock North side of Warner

Check out all the Pepper Jelly flavors:

Traditional Red Pepper       Strawberry
          

MIXED BERRY                   PINEAPPLE
                 


MANGO