Sunflower Farmers Markets
Writing and photography by Lacey Jane Pappas
Anybody else curious about the new market that opened across the street from Fashion Place Mall? We were too. So we did some investigating and were pleasantly surprised with the results. (Take note, Utah County dwellers. There’s one in Orem, too.)
Reminiscent of Trader Joe’s, Sunflower Market dishes out a variety of their own sauces, boxed and baked foods, chips and drinks. We also spotted a healthy variety of cheeses, an olive bar and store-made pasta salads and fresh salads that looked dee-lish. Smack-dab in the middle of the store is a huge assortment of organic fruits and veggies—all reasonably priced. Best, these beauties looked really fresh.
The vegetarian in me got excited to see the nice variety of vegan/vegetarian options. With Amy’s-brand everything (and so much more) the meat-omitting folks will be in a culinary paradise.
The “Serious Food, Silly Prices” bit rang partially true: Prices were higher than your average grocery store, but we spotted some specials on produce, drinks and cheeses that would be nice on both the budget and your creating of a balanced meal.
When I visited, the store was hosting a health fair and many a happy customer walked away with free samples, complimentary canvas totes and their faces painted. You might not be as lucky as to get a star brushed on your forehead, but you can always visit the website to get your hands on coupons and healthy recipes.
{Good Day, Sunshine}
Sunflower Farmers Market
6284 S. State Street
Murray, Utah
1375 S. State Street
Orem, Utah
Open Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
www.sfmarkets.com
October 27th, 2008 at 10:42 am
This place really is great. Their dried bulk food is awesome. I regularly go get their “fruit only” trail mix – nothing is better! It’s the best dried fruit you can get!
October 27th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
RAD! i doubt i’ll drive down there very often, but whenever i’m that far south, i’ll be sure to stop by and stock up – for the vegetarian in me.
October 28th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
I go here for all my produce and it’s wonderful–I find deals that I just don’t find other places, like 3-for-$1 avocados and a pound of Utah peaches for 39 cents and a basket of apples for nothing but a hug and a promise to love the earth. (Except maybe that last one is an exaggeration.) But seriously. LOVE this store.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
there is one in tucson that i loved to visit when i lived there. i had forgotten all about it. thanks for the reminder.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I definitely need to check this place out. I’ve been wishing and wishing that we would get a Trader Joes here, so this may be the next best thing!