CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | May 11, 2018
FEATURE
Farmers Markets Are for Mothers
Nothing says "I ❤ you, Mom" like locally grown bouquets and delicious treats from our farmers markets! Check out our ideas for pampering mom, from brunch on the waterfront to made-with-love sweets to a handcrafted home spa kit. 

And for quality time together, be sure to bring her to Mother's Day at Jack London Square Farmers Market on Sunday, May 13, to enjoy special mom-centric activities such as market "mocktails," Mother's Day crafts, and more! 
MARKET FLAVORS
This Week's Picks
SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS
Schoolyard to Market:
John O'Connell High School
Support youth entrepreneurs by shopping at the Schoolyard to Market booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Tomorrow John O'Connell High School students will be selling their veggies, herbs, bouquets, and herb salts.
SEASONAL FESTIVITIES
Spring Harvest Celebration
Tuesday, May 15Enjoy a midday break at the Tuesday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Join CUESA and JCCSF to connect with local dairies and bakers for the spring celebration of Shavuot.
SPONSORED PROMOTION
"Lose Your Wallet" with Apple Pay at the Farmers Market
May 17-20 | Yes, you can use Apple Pay at the farmers market! CUESA is partnering with Apple Pay for a four-day promotion in the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Ferry Building. On May 17-20, there will be special offers and incentives for customers using the mobile payment system on their iPhones.
BACK TO THE LAND
Don't Miss 40 Years, 4 Generations: A Farm Foray
Friday, May 18 | Celebrate spring with a day trip to two coastal organic farms in Marin that have big plans for the future: Star Route Farms and Gospel Flat Farm in Bolinas. Tickets include round-trip transportation and a picnic lunch on the farm. Ticket sales close Tuesday, May 15!
HOT TICKET 
Join Us for 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 40 restaurants and 20 bars and wineries. 
SEASONAL RECIPE
Caramelized Fennel Salad
Bay Area chef Rachel Aronow shares a recipe for a spring salad featuring a Little Apple blood orange + kumquat + Meyer lemon vinegar.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
NEW AT THE MARKET
Capay Valley Meat Collective
CUESA is excited to welcome Capay Valley Meat Collective to the Saturday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Ranchers Casa Rosa Farms (a familiar farm at Jack London Square) and Pasture 42 team up to offer pasture-raised meats, olive oil, vinegar, soaps, wool, and more.
MARKET TO TABLE
Upcoming Programs 
 
 

Spring Harvest Celebration | Tuesday, May 15 | 10:00 am
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
NEW AT THE MARKET
Introducing La Oaxaqueña 
La Oaxaqueña offers regional Mexican cooking from the southern state of Oaxaca, with mole made-from-scratch tamales, pupusas, and other market specials. Their philosophy is that "food is our first medicine," and the mother-daughter duo Rosa and Carolina cook with the recipes of their ancestors to serve the community and find their roots through food.
MARKET TO TABLE
Upcoming Programs
Mission Community Market: Thursday
OUR SELLERS
New at Mission Community Market: Izalco Catering 
Jose Vega and his son Marcelo makes gourmet pupusas, from traditional (bean, cheese, and pork) to Southwestern with chipotle chicken, as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
MARKET TO TABLE & LIVE MUSIC
Upcoming Programs
Seasonal Market Tasting: Legumes/Legumbres | Thursday, May 17 | 5:00 pm

Music: Mark & the Sharks | Thursday, May 17 | 4-6 pm

Music: Manos Lindas | Thursday, May 17 | 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.
 
Returning: K&J Orchards, Kashiwase Farms, Old Dog Ranch
Out: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown
New! Beber Almondmilk, Capay Valley Meat Collective

In: The Sharp Brothers, Gotelli Farms, Oaktown Cafe, Triple Delight Blueberries
Pop-up: Styled Sophisticatez
Community Tent: Hip Hop for Change

ReturningK & J Orchards, Triple Delight Blueberries
Out:
Snyders Honey

Returning: JSM Organics

Mission Community Market: Thursday | May 17
Returning: 
Jennifer Kindell, Williamson Farms
Music: Mark and the Sharks (4-6 pm), Manos Lindas (6-8pm)