| Black Chefs Honor Family and Tradition at Their New San Francisco Storefronts |
| To kick off Black History Month, we’re celebrating two local chefs who are building community and successful businesses around culturally rooted foods. Gumbo Social and Peaches Patties, which have popped up at Foodwise’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Markets, are expanding to new brick-and-mortar storefronts in San Francisco this year. Shani Jones and Dontaye Ball share what led them to pursue culinary careers, how they worked creatively to grow their businesses, and what they’re looking forward to in the coming year. |
|
| | | Tomorrow! Two Market to Table Cooking Demos |
| Join us at the Foodwise Classroom tomorrow for two free demos, with recipes and samples for all. At 11 am, Kristina Cho, James Beard Award winner and author of Mooncakes and Milkbread, will demo Crispy Sausage and Cilantro Pancakes, followed by a book signing. At 12 pm, Chef Wanda Blake of Wanda's Cooking, will make Black Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato Soup. |
|
| | | Last year, we saw record usage of CalFresh/EBT and Market Match, which doubles shoppers’ benefits at Foodwise farmers markets. To stretch our funds and continue to serve our community year round, Market Match is now $10 per household per market day. Double your CalFresh dollars at the farmers market by visiting the Foodwise info booth. (Want to support food access programs like Market Match? Donate here.) |
|
| | | The Peach Jamboree Farm for Sale |
| Our friends Drew and Danny of the Peach Jamboree are seeking to transition their certified organic fruit farm in Oroville to a new owner who will honor and steward the farm's ecological legacy. The 25-acre property includes a diversified orchard, a home, and agricultural buildings. Watch the video and email them to learn more. |
|
| | | Farmers Market Treats for Valentines Day |
| This Valentine’s Day, indulge your loved ones and yourself with locally grown flowers and handcrafted treats from Foodwise’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Spread the love with these farm-fresh and handcrafted gifts. |
|
| | | Yu Sang: Raw Fish Salad for Abundance |
| Last week at the Foodwise Classroom, teaching chef Linda Tay Esposito demonstrated this recipe for a fresh salad. In tradition with Lunar New Year celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore, each ingredient has an auspicious meaning. Watch the demo to learn more. |
|
| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
|
Pick Up Miso Soup Base at Aedan Fermented Foods
A graduate of La Cocina's business incubator program, Mariko Grady brings the traditions of healthy and flavorful Japanese cuisine on Saturdays with fermented foods such as miso, koji, and amazake. |
| Heirloom Organic Gardens Grows Greens and More
A farmer since age 14, Grant Brians uses organic and biodynamic practices to grow over 100 varieties of root vegetables, leafy greens, herbs, and more. Find Heirloom Organics at the market on Saturdays. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
