 | | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | July 15, 2016 |
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| FEATURE Local Food Hero: Farmer Janet Brown Brings Food Policy to the Table
| Many people know Janet Brown for the delicious organic vegetables she brings to the farmers market from Allstar Organics, where she farms with her partner, Marty Jacobson. In addition to farming for the last 20-plus years, Janet has also been actively working to create connections in her community through the Marin Food Policy Council. Since 1998, she has helped advise the county on agricultural policies and shape the council's priorities to make healthy food accessible for all. She was also a founding board member of Marin Organic, which supported organic farms in Marin, and she served as a program officer at the Center for Ecoliteracy. Janet was recently honored by the Marin County Board of Supervisors for her outstanding leadership in local food policy. We spoke with her about how the community can come together to transform the local food system for the better. |
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| | MARKET FLAVORS This Week's Picks
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| | | FRESH OFFERINGS Sweet Bar Bakery Joins Us at Jack London Square
| Sweet Bar Bakery joins the Jack London Square Farmers Market, bringing a selection of scones, muffins, croissants, cookies, and other treats, made in Oakland using organic grains and local ingredients. Get your sweet fix this Sunday! | | |
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| | PARTNER EVENT Food Waste: A Food Justice Opportunity? A Panel Event | | Wednesday, July 20 | How, why, and by whom is food wasted? Should we be working to stop the cause of food waste instead of working on the waste? Join local experts, including CUESA's Marcy Coburn, at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley for a conversation about food waste, its implications, and opportunities for food justice. Sponsored by Food First.
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| | HOT TICKET Picnic on the Plaza:
Summer Cocktails of the Farmers Market
| Wednesday, July 27 | Celebrate the sunshine and summer's best produce at this outdoor edition of CUESA's Cocktails of the Farmers Market, with 20+ local bartenders and chefs serving picnic-inspired drinks and bites in front of the Ferry Building. Get a sneak peek at some of the original cocktails from this week's bar lab! | | |
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| | TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD Tacolicious Guest Chef Tacos: Quince
| Thursdays | Visit the Tacolicious stand on Thursdays through August 11 to taste some of the finest tacos around, made by the Bay Area's hottest chefs. Next week, Michael Tusk of Quince will be making "everything but the oink" tacos. You have a chance to win a prize if you try four or more tacos in the series. Taco proceeds benefit CUESA's education programs. | | |
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| | SHOP & WIN Win Prizes for Being a Farmers Market Regular
| | Are you a regular at CUESA's farmers markets? We want to thank you! Visit us at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market or Jack London Square Market to pick up your Seasonal Shopper Rewards Card card. Each card you complete will be entered to win prizes like farmers market coins, event tickets, gift certificates, and more. Inquire at the CUESA Info Booth.
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| | JOIN US Foodwise Kids Interns Wanted
| CUESA is seeking Foodwise Kids Interns for the fall semester! Foodwise Kids is a free culinary field trip for public elementary school classes that uses the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market as a classroom for empowering the next generation of healthy eaters. Apply by Friday, July 29. | | |
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE Needs-No-Recipe Melon Salad
| | It's impossible to go wrong with fruit salad in the summer, so it hardly requires a recipe, but this is a mouthwatering combination worth trying. The juice from the melon melds with vinegar, olive oil, and chile-lime powder to create a dressing that will have you slurping the last dregs as you polish off the bowl.
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Upcoming CUESA Programs
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, SF
Programs take place in the CUESA Classroom, south of the clock tower, behind the Info Booth.Market to Table Demo: Paul Burzlaff, 31st Union | Saturday, July 16 | 10:30 am Market to Table Demo: Joanne Weir, Copita Tequileria y Comida | Saturday, July 16 | 11:45 am Bella Viva Orchards' Great Peach Event (half-price flats!) | Saturday, July 23 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Market to Table Demo: Josh Even, Tosca Cafe, featuring Lonely Mountain Farm | Saturday, July 23 | 10:30 am
Jack London Square Farmers Market, Oakland
Summer Bean Tasting at Jack London Square | Sunday, July 17 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm See our full calendar » |
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 | July 16
New: Root Down Farm (pasture-raised poultry and pork; back plaza)
Returning: Farmhouse Culture, Knoll Farms, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Thistle Meats
Out: Della Fattoria, The Sharp Brothers (returning next week) , Sukhi's
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