| CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | May 11, 2018 |
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| 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! |
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| | 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. | |
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| SEASONAL FESTIVITIES Spring Harvest Celebration | Tuesday, May 15 | Enjoy 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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! | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | May 12 Returning: K&J Orchards, Kashiwase Farms, Old Dog Ranch Out: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown New! Beber Almondmilk, Capay Valley Meat Collective Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | May 13 In: The Sharp Brothers, Gotelli Farms, Oaktown Cafe, Triple Delight Blueberries Pop-up: Styled Sophisticatez Community Tent: Hip Hop for Change Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | May 15 Returning: K & J Orchards, Triple Delight Blueberries Out: Snyders Honey Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | May 17 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) |
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