CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | June 23, 2017
FEATURE
Volcano Kimchi Does Banchan Bay Area Style
"Some people say, 'I don't like kimchi,' because they have this image of kimchi as a salty, fishy, and made with MSG," says Aruna Lee, maker of Volcano Kimchi. "But when they taste my organic kimchi, they're like 'wow!'"
Each jar of Aruna's vegan kimchi is packed with the fresh and crisp flavors of her childhood growing up in a Buddhist monastery in South Korea, translated through her experiences moving to the Bay Area. "It was an amazing kind of kimchi," she remembers. "I just want to share it with people." 
Today, she brings Volcano Kimchi to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, where visitors are eager to enjoy the delicious benefits of farm-fresh probiotic ferments.
MARKET FLAVORS
This Week's Picks
TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD
Tacolicious Guest Chef Series Returns
Thursdays | Visit the Tacolicious stand on Thursdays for the next eight weeks to taste signature tacos, made by the Bay Area's hottest chefs. Next week Arthur Wall of Bayou will be making Blackened Catfish Tacos with Bayou Crème Fraîche, Shaved Cabbage, Lime, and Cilantro. Proceeds from guest chef taco sales benefit CUESA's education programs.
BUZZWORTHY
Celebrate Pollinator Week at the CUESA Food Shed
Tomorrow | Honeybees play a critical role in our food system, pollinating a third of the crops we eat. In honor of National Pollinator Week, stop by the CUESA Food Shed at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market to get to know our buzz-worthy friends, try honey varietals, and take home wildflower seeds to help protect our pollinators. Find the Food Shed tent next to the CUESA Info Booth on Saturdays, 9 am to 1:30 pm.
OAKLAND
New at Jack London Square Farmers Market! Civil Pops
Sunday | Founded by three teenagers from East Oakland in collaboration with Civil Labs, Civil Pops creates popsicles made from the freshest local produce. Stop by their stand this Sunday to try this week's flavors (kiwi-lime, blueberry-lemon, strawberry, and peach-jalapeno), then visit the Civil Labs tent to learn more about their mission to cultivate young leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and empower youth of color to make change in their community.
OAKLAND
Summer Jam + Contests at Jack London Square Farmers Market
Sunday, July 9 | Get ready for CUESA's Summer Jam at Jack London Square Farmers Market, a day of peak-summer deliciousness! Join us for a Preserves Contest & Tasting, a Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles Contest, a Better Burger Challenge, kids' crafts, and more family-friendly and food-inspired fun.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Volunteer of the Month: Jocelyn Binn
Jocelyn brings a sunny can-do attitude to everything she does, from event and office support to assisting with Foodwise Kids. "My favorite part about volunteering has been meeting everyone from farmers to the other volunteers," she says "It's been a joy being part of such a warm and welcoming group of people."
SEASONAL RECIPE
Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette, Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin, and Strawberry & Rosemary Agrodolce Pan Sauce
Todd Renner of Tender Greens combines sweet and savory in the form of English peas, strawberries, and pork tenderloin in this meaty salad.
Upcoming CUESA Programs
FERRY PLAZA FARMERS MARKET

JACK LONDON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET
Seasonal Market Tasting | Sunday, June 25 | 11:00 am

Creating a Farmers Market Cheese Plate | Sunday, July 2, | 11:00 am
Market Update

This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please stop by the CUESA Info Booth for a market map or check online for any last-minute changes.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | June 24
Returning:
Bluma Farms, Brookside Orchids, Lucero Organic Farms, Triple J Cellars
Out: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Lagier Ranches, Rolling Oaks Ranch

New! Civil Pops, Happy Acre Farms
Community tent: Civil Labs 
Returning: Casa Rosa Farms, Triple J Cellars
Out: Skyelark Ranch, Tres Bien Creamery
 
Returning: Snyders Honey
 
Returning: Sun Tracker Farm
Out:
Achadinha Cheese Company

The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. 
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