Meet the vendors of the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market (Part 2)

Every Saturday, the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market comes alive with the sights, sounds and flavors of our community with fresh food and handmade goods. Behind each booth is a story of tradition carried through generations, of hobbies that blossomed into passions, and of creativity that connects neighbors in unexpected ways.

Pearl Honey Spreads: Sweetness with Purpose 

The golden jars at Pearl Honey Spreads shimmer with more than flavor. They carry a family story. The business began when Mojisola Okuyemi, inspired by her daughter Pearl, set out to cut processed sugar from their lives. After experimenting with more than a dozen varieties, she discovered whipped honey, which sweetened preserves without overpowering the fruit. But it wasn’t long before the honey itself stole the spotlight.

Customers at farmers markets gravitated toward her flavored honeys: cacao as a guilt-free chocolate spread, cinnamon cream for waffles and toast, matcha for a unique twist, and more. Each flavor contains no more than two organic ingredients, keeping the focus on the honey. In Arlington, cinnamon cream is a best-seller, while Dallas shoppers lean toward Matcha.

The path hasn’t been easy. Finding a co-packer who was also a beekeeper proved to be a breakthrough, and balancing business with motherhood requires constant juggling. Yet she continues to find joy in her work, especially with Pearl by her side at the market. “Supporting local businesses is what keeps a community vibrant,” she said. For her, spreading sweetness means more than honey, it’s about connection.

Vato Blanco Salsa: Heat with Heart

Scott Morris’ salsa journey started with a personal reset. A former bartender and corporate worker, he gave up alcohol over five years ago and turned to cooking for creativity. During the pandemic, he focused more on making salsa — first for his daughter’s wedding, then for friends at a bar near his wife’s salon. The response was so enthusiastic that Morris launched Vato Blanco Salsa.

His recipe features five chile peppers, balanced with lime juice, apple cider vinegar and salt. No seed oils, no added sugar, no preservatives. The result is a salsa that delivers layered flavor and just the right amount of heat. Offered in mild, medium and hot, Morrissays medium is his personal favorite. “I wanted something that delivers flavor first, with a pleasant heat experience,” he explained.

A regular at the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market, Morris hands out stickers, recipes and samples while soaking in customer feedback. As a longtime Arlington native and UTA alumni, the camaraderie with other local vendors is just as rewarding. “We help each other out,” he said. “It’s not just business, it’s community.”

Now on shelves at over 25 store locations in Texas and New Mexico and even available through DoorDash’s DashMart, Morris dreams of expanding beyond the two states. For him, every jar sold at the market is one step closer.

The Downtown Arlington Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to stay updated. We will see you there!