CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | June 8, 2018
FEATURE
Looking Back and Looking Forward with CUESA's Founder, Sibella Kraus
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market began 25 years ago, when farmers and San Franciscans came together to reclaim the waterfront and create community through good food. One of the driving forces in this effort was Sibella Kraus, a founding member of the San Francisco Public Market Collaborative--the organization that started the market--and the founder of CUESA. Today, she continues her work to grow a resilient local food shed, as the founder and president of Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE), an organization dedicated to revitalizing agricultural places near cities.

For the farmers market's anniversary, Sibella shared some reflections on the last 25 years, along with hopes and visions for the future. Join us in toasting our founders, farmers, and growth of the good food movement at CUESA's 25th Birthday Bash this Sunday.
MARKET FLAVORS
This Week's Picks
HOT TICKET 
Last Chance: Two Days Until CUESA's 25th Birthday Bash
Sunday, June 10 | Join CUESA for a spectacular evening celebrating 25 years of nourishing our community through world-class farmers markets, groundbreaking education programs, and sustainably grown food. Enjoy unlimited food and drink, impeccably crafted by 45 restaurants and 20 bars and wineries. Don't delay! There are just a few tickets left.
TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD
Tacolicious' Guest Chef Tacos Series Starts Next Week
Thursdays | Tacolicious's Summer Guest Chef Taco Series returns for its 9th year! Visit the T-lish stand on Thursdays to taste some of the finest tacos around, made by the Bay Area's hottest chefs. Next week Daniel Sudar of China Live will be kicking off the series with Betelnut's minced chicken taco. Proceeds from the tacos benefit CUESA's Schoolyard to Market program.
CUESA TALK
The Future of Food: Women Farmers at the Forefront
Monday, June 25 | Women farmers are coming up with innovative solutions to our current global challenges. Join us at the Ferry Building for an evening talk with women farmers who are sustaining the health of our planet and communities, each in her own unique way.
SPONSORED EVENT
Hands-On Farmers Market Cocktail Class with El Tesoro Tequila
Saturday, June 23 | Join CUESA and El Tesoro in the CUESA Kitchen, located in the bustling Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, at the peak of summer for a fun afternoon of cocktail making with locally grown produce.
SEASONAL RECIPE
Spring Vegetables (Mor Kuzambhu)
Chef Arun Gumpta of the restaurant DOSA shares a South Indian recipe for Mor Kuzambhu, a creamy coconut curry that features fresh spring peas, carrots, paneer, and spices.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
FEATURED FARM
Back for the Season: Green Gulch Farm
The wait is over! Green Gulch Farm is back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market this Saturday. Known for its lush lettuces and other vegetables, Green Gulch Farm is a certified organic farm in Muir Beach and residential Buddhist practice place also known as Green Dragon Zen Temple.
MARKET TO TABLE
Upcoming Programs 
 
Demo: Mario Ishii Hernandez, Frog Hollow Farm | Saturday, June 9 | 10:30 am

Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
FEATURED SELLER
Bisou Chocolate Brings Iced Cacao to Jack London
Produced in Berkeley and Oakland using single-origin cacao beans, Bisou offers hand-rolled truffles and small-batch dark chocolate bars in five styles ranging from 76% to 100%. Visit them this weekend for a special iced cacao drink to cool you down!
MARKET TO TABLE
Upcoming Programs
No Program | Sunday, June 10 

Pop-Up Food Shed: Biodiversity | Sunday, June 17 | 11:30 am
Mission Community Market: Thursday
FEATURED VENDOR
Meet Noodle Girl
Hang Truong offers traditional Vietnamese pho and spring rolls fused with California-fresh tastes. Recipes feature garden-fresh produce, bright flavors, and high-quality ingredients that are local and organic when possible (including vegetarian options).
MARKET TO TABLE & LIVE MUSIC
Upcoming Programs
Seasonal Market Tasting: Biodiversity in the Market | Thursday, June 14 | 5:00 pm

Music: Mark and the Sharks | Thursday, June 14 | 4-6 pm

Music: Trio Cambios | Thursday, June 14 | 6-8 pm
Community Happenings
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.
 
La Cocina Pop-Up for May: Bovino Jerky
Returning: Bariani Olive Oil, Capay Mills, Crumble & Whisk, Green Gulch Farm, Sierra Cascade Blueberries, The Farmer's Wife
Out: Crumble & Whisk, Marla Bakery, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown

Returning: The Honey Ladies
Out: Sharp Brothers
Community Tent: Hip Hop for Change

Returning: Frog Hollow Farm, K&J Orchards, Snyders Honey

Returning: City Bees

Mission Community Market: Thursday | June 14
Returning: 
City Bees, Henna by Ash, Iacopi Farms, Izalco Catering, Noodle Girl
Out:
Alejandro's Trade
Community Tent: SFMTA Valencia Bikeways Improvement Project
Music:  Music: Mark and the Sharks (4-6 pm),  Music: Trio Cambios (6-8pm)