CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | January 31, 2020 | View as Webpage
Food Books to Inspire Action in 2020
Looking for a fresh food read to dig into? Resolved to take action in 2020? We asked some local friends and partners who are creating change in our food system—from food media and education, to food justice and anti-pesticide action—for some books that have shaped the way they approach their work in food (including a couple favorites from our team). These books will help to deepen your understanding of our complex food system, and inspire you to go beyond voting with your forks to taking action in your community.
This Week's Picks
Reem's Says Farewell to Farmers Markets
We’re sad to share that Reem’s last day at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is this Saturday, February 1. Reem’s has been part of the market community for four years, and we have been so honored to host them as they’ve grown. Be sure to visit their stand tomorrow for a farewell man’oushe!
Volunteer of the Month: Charlie Osborne
Charlie Osborne has volunteered his time with CUESA at all three of its farmers markets. He has been mostly active working with Foodwise Kids and Market to Table demos. "What’s most inspiring to me is the sense of community that being at a farmers market provides, and how important markets are to both the farmers and the customers," he says. Meet Charlie.
Food Democracy 2020 | Civic Engagement through Food
On February 27, join CUESA and SPUR for a conversation with Nina Ichikawa of Berkeley Food Institute and Reem Assil of Reem's California about going beyond voting with our forks to taking action in our communities. Discover tangible ways you can get involved in 2020 and beyond. This is the first in our Food Democracy 2020 series leading up to the November election!
Cauliflower Koliwada with Peanut Chutney
Looking for delicious ways to prepare cauliflower? Try this vegan version of the Indian dish koliwada (fry dish) recipe by Pujan Sarkar of ROOH. You can also make this with romanesco!
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
New on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Proyecto Diaz Coffee

Coffee is back in the market! Based in San Leandro, Proyecto Diaz Coffee sources their coffee beans exclusively from small-scale producers and co-ops. Stop by their booth on Tuesdays and Thursdays and get caffeinated with a purpose.
Cooking Demos Resume February 8

As a reminder, our cooking demos will resume next Saturday, February 8 after the completion of our kitchen construction.

For upcoming cooking demos and events, check out our events calendar.
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
Featured Seller: Cholita Linda

Serving Latinx American street and comfort food since 2008, Cholita Linda offers freshly made Baja fish, carnitas, and tofu tacos, and agua frescas. Try them this Sunday while shopping for farm fresh produce.
Upcoming Programs

Hands-On Crafts at the Kids' Corner | Sundays, 11:00 am to 2:00 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: Capay Mills, Happy Quail Farms, Hayes St. Grill, Mountain Ranch, Reem's, Volcano Kimchi
La Cocina pop-up: Neo Cocoa

Returning: Copper Top Ovens
Out: Big Paw Olive Oil Company

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Closed for the season. We will return on March 26, 2020!