The Pony Express Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Eastridge Village Shopping Center. They also are open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays in the Heartland Regional Medical Center parking lot E. Food stamps are accepted. This week at the market you will find:

Plants: container gardens, fresh flowers, hanging baskets, perennials, specialty planters.

Produce and other edibles: apple dumplings (by order only), baked goods, barbecue meat, beef jerky, beets, blackberries, black walnuts, broccoli, cabbage, candy onions, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cookies, concord grapes, cucumber (English and pickling), eggs, eggplant, frozen Mexican specialties, fruit butters, fruit chutney, frozen pork, green beans, jams, jellies, kohlrabi, honey, homemade sausages, monkey bread, new potatoes, noodles, okra, pinto beans, peas, peaches, pecans, peppers (mild, medium and hot), plums, popcorn, pork (loins, steaks, bacon), radishes, red and green tomatoes, serrano peppers, pumpkins, Sicilian orange rum cake, sorghum, squash (including acorn and carnival), sugar peas, turnips, turnip greens, watermelon, zucchini, zucchini relish.

Handmade items: afghans, bath and body products, baskets, bracelets, calvary candles, cookbooks, “Enchilada Lady Favorites” cookbooks, doilies, emu oil, fall soaps and candles, handbags, Halloween pillows, lye soap, kitchen towels, natural pet treats, pot holders, rugs, scarves, soy candles, soap samplers, smoked dog bones. The market is selling Pony Express Farmers Market Go Green Shopping Bags for $3.

Wondering how to use those fresh vegetables? Try this recipe, suggested by the Pony Express Farmers’ Market vendors:

Chilly morning

muffins

1 egg

2 egg whites

1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 cup applesauce

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1½ cup flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 cups shreded carrots

1 cup chopped apples

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup nuts

In bowl beat egg. Add oil, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. In larger bowl, mix flour and dry ingredients. Mix applesauce mixture with flour mixture. Add the rest. Stir just until moistened. Spoon into greased or paper lined muffin pans. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Makes about 18. Freezes well.