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9 Recipes Celebrating the Cusines of Latin America from Latine Chefs

From Colombia to El Salvador and beyond, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with nine recipes by local Latine chefs, cookbook authors, and food makers from Foodwise farmers markets. Whether you’re looking for some classic molletes for lunch or a nourishing seafood dinner from the Colombian Pacific Coast, these recipes honor family traditions and bring back warm memories of the dinner table at home. Although Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, you can support some of these businesses year-round at the Mission Community Market and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. 

This Week's Picks

Safflowers | Romano beans | Portobello mushrooms | Beefsteak tomatoes | Mutsu apples| Dates | Ambrosia melon | Fresh ginger | Damson plums | Harissa tofu

Tomorrow's Demo:

David Yoshimura, Nisei, with Hodo

Stop by the Foodwise Classroom tomorrow at 11 am for a demo with award-winning chef David Yoshimura of Nisei. He will be making Shira-ae (tofu salad) with green beans and Hodo tofu. Stick around for free recipes and samples!

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Fall Kickoff on September 28

We're almost one week away from Fall Kickoff! Join 20+ Black-owned food and craft businesses in a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, with back-to-back cooking demos and more.

We're Hiring:

Development Coordinator

Are you passionate about farmers markets and skilled in Salesforce, office administration, fundraising, and volunteer management? Foodwise is hiring for a temporary Development Coordinator. Apply by October 14.

Get Ready for the Fall Equinox on September 22!

The fall equinox happens on Sunday, September 22. Get ready for pumpkins, persimmons, pomegranates, and more by checking out the fruits and veggies on our seasonality chart!

Stone Fruit Crumble

Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer's stone fruit with this sweet crumble developed by intern Aubrey Reuben for the Foodwise Teens program.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

For over 40 years, Tierra Vegetables has been producing rare dried beans, heirloom grain corn, and popcorn, among other fresh vegetable options. Find them at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Beekeeper Robert MacKimmie gets his honey from hives all over San Francisco. He says his bees are "free-range" because they get to wander the city. Visit City Bees on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

En Vie Naturals has been at Mission Community Market from the start, selling handmade lotions, essential oils, and body sprays. Find En Vie on Thursdays in the Mission, and at Fall Kickoff next Saturday, September 28.

Vanessa Medrano shares three generations of Argentine-Italian family recipes with the Bay Area. Visit Nucha Empanadas at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Tuesdays or the Mission Community Market on Thursdays.

Community Happenings

San Francisco Cheese Fest at the Ferry Building | September 21 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Kaliva Morgan, Evolution Hot Sauce | September 28 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Sitalbanat Muktari, That Hausa Vegan | September 28 | SF

Soup & Bowl Dinner at Tierra Vegetables Farm | September 29 | Santa Rosa

San Francisco Mayor Candidate Forum | September 30 | Hybrid

Downtown First Thursdays | October 3 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Olive Said, Kitchen on Fire | October 5 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Steve Sando, The Bean Book | October 5 | SF

Hoes Down Harvest Festival at Full Belly Farm | October 5 | Guinda

Foodwise Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast | October 20 | SF

Market Updates

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | September 21

La Cocina Pop-Up: Tonantzin

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) Juice

Returning: Chef Sarah Germany, Kuali, Little Moon Bakehouse, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company

Out: Arata Farms, Bariani Olive Oil (until October 19), Gavel's Farm, Glashoff Farms (until November), Knoll Farms (until December), Lagier Ranches (out for the season), Saltwater Bakeshop (until October 12)

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | September 24

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mekem's Kitchen

Returning: Green Thumb Farms, Nucha Empanadas

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | September 26

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Wright's Delights

Returning: Rojas Family Farms

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | September 26

Oakland Bloom Pop-Ups: Asúkar, Café con Cariño

Returning: Bolita

Visit foodwise.org for seasonality charts, recipes, and more!

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