| CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | February 9, 2018 |
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| FEATURE Crumble & Whisk Offers Love and Community, in Cheesecake Form
| Love can come in all forms, and for Charles Farriér, owner of Crumble & Whisk, love means cheesecake. The Oakland native started his specialty cake business in 2013 with a passion for uplifting his community and providing high-quality cheesecakes using fresh, local ingredients.
Charles perfected his classical French pastry techniques over the course of many years studying under esteemed black chefs and working as a chef in nontraditional settings such as trains and cruise ships. In 2013, he was selected as one of a few male entrepreneurs to participate in La Cocina's prestigious incubator program, and since then has developed a devoted and growing following through Bay Area farmers markets. In addition to his regular Ferry Plaza stand on Saturdays, he'll start selling his made-with-love cheesecakes at the Jack London Square Farmers Market this Sunday. We talked with Charles about how he got his start in the niche world of gourmet cheesecakes and what treats he has in store for Valentine's Day. |
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| | MARKET FLAVORS This Week's Picks
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| | | SWEETS & TREATS Farmers Market Valentine's Day Guide
| | Look for delicious sustainably grown flowers and handcrafted treats for your sweetie (and yourself!) at CUESA's farmers markets, including baked goods, apple cider caramels, oysters, farm-to-barrel beer, and more. See our Valentine's Day guide for inspiration!
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| | OAKLAND LOVE Love and Joy at Jack London Square Farmers Market
| | Sunday, February 11 | Show your local love this Sunday at Jack London Square Farmers Market, with a day of delicious treats and family fun in celebration of Valentine's Day! We'll have Valentine card making, soap making with Wisdom by Wisdom Natural Soaps, and more.
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| | NEW VENDOR New at Jack London Square: Bisou Chocolate
| | Enjoy bean-to-bar chocolate from Bisou Chocolate, new on Sundays at Jack London Square Farmers Market. 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%, for the chocolate lover in your life.
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| | OAKLAND LOVE Jack London Square Community Tent: Black Joy Parade
| As part of Love and Joy at Jack London Square Farmers Market this Sunday, the Black Joy Parade team will host activities for kids to express their joy through art at the CUESA Community Tent. This is one of many community events leading up to February 25, when the Black Joy Parade presents a colorful, diverse, hyper-positive experience for the Black community and allies to celebrate the Black experience in Oakland. | | |
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE Citrus-Walnut Biscotti Dipped in Bittersweet Ganache
| | Orange, walnuts, and chocolate come together for this winter sweet treat from Jen Musty of Batter Bakery (whom you can find at our Saturday market!). | | |
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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. Returning: Four Sisters Farm, Lonely Mountain Farm, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Sciabica & Sons Out: Blossom Bluff Orchards, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Triple J Cellars
New! Bisou Chocolate, Crumble & Whisk Returning: Casa Rosa Farms Out: The Sharp Brothers
Community Tent (11 am to 2 pm): Black Joy Parade CUESA Kids Corner: Valentine card making + soap making
Valentine's Day Pop-Ups: Bisou Chocolate, Three Babes Bakeshop, Way to Life Foods
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