CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | May 17, 2019 | View as Webpage
Ugly Pickle Co. Makes Food Waste Fun and Delicious
While each of us can take steps to conserve food in our kitchens, food waste is a big and ugly beast to tackle. An estimated 40 percent of all food produced in the U.S. goes to compost or landfills, gradually rotting and emitting greenhouse gasses in the process.

Fortunately, nonprofits and businesses are starting to take action by rescuing “ugly” produce that doesn’t meet the cosmetic standards of retailers or markets and donating it to people in need. For Kayla Abe and David Murphy of Ugly Pickle Co., they’re addressing food waste one pickle jar at a time.
This Week's Picks
Just a Few Weeks Until CUESA's Summer Bash!
Celebrate the start of summer with a spectacular evening of feasting on unlimited food and drink from the Bay Area’s best chefs and bartenders, all made with the freshest farmers market produce. Join us in supporting local farms and healthy communities, and toasting the vibrant food future we are growing together on Sunday, June 9.
Photo Contest! Win Tickets to CUESA’s Summer Bash
Enter to win a pair of tickets to CUESA’s Summer Bash, the freshest party of the season, by sharing your photos from CUESA’s farmers markets on Instagram with hashtag #cuesasummer!
Win a Year of Dining Out at the Bay's Best Restaurants
We're raffling off three sets of 12 gift certificates for dinner for two at the Bay Area's best restaurants. Purchase $10 raffle tickets from the CUESA Info Booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and we'll select the winners on the night of Summer Bash; you need not be present to win.
Stone Fruit Panzanella
Stone fruit season is here! Check out this stone fruit panzanella recipe with grilled bread and basil pesto from John Madriaga of Spruce.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday
Balakian Farms is Back on Saturdays

Back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays, Balakian Farms is currently offering summer squash and stone fruit. The Reedley family-owned farm also produces sauces with their excess heirloom tomatoes.
Upcoming Programs


Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday
Featured Seller: Resendiz Farms

With stone fruit currently in season, be sure to stop by Resendiz Farms at the Jack London Square Farmers Market for some cherries! Resendiz Farms is a family-owned business located in the heart of the Central Valley, nestled in the small community of Hughson.
Upcoming Programs

Hands-On Crafts at the Kids' Corner | Sundays | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Food Shed: CalFresh Awareness | Sundays in May | 11:00 am
Mission Community Market: Thursday
Featured Seller: Flour Chylde Bakery

Flour Chylde Bakery offers gluten-free baked goods such as bread, breakfast muffins and scones, and desserts such as cookies, bars, tortes, and cakes. Flour Chylde Bakery also strives for zero waste and works with organizations like Glide Memorial to divert leftover product to people in need.
Upcoming Programs

Live Music: Dos Bandoleros| Thursday, May 23 | 4-6 pm

Live Music: Soapbox Salute | Thursday, May 23 | 6-8 pm

The Food Shed: CalFresh Awareness | Thursdays in May | 4:00 pm
Community Happenings
The Biggest Little Farm | May 17 | Bay Area Theaters

Oakland VegFest 2019 | May 18 | Oakland

StorySlam: fundraiser for Real Food Real Stories | Use discount code "CUESAFRIENDS" for $50 off your ticket | May 22 | San Francisco



F&B: Voices From the Kitchen | June 6 | San Francisco

At the Table: "Knives and Needles" | June 20 | San Francisco
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, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown
Out: Beber Almondmilk, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Flatland Flower Farm / Little Apple Treats, Glashoff Farms, Hayes St. Grill, June Taylor, Little Organic Farm, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, Reem's, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
La Cocina pop-up for May: Bovino Jerky

New! Pepitos Paletas
Out: Beast Oakland, Charlie Clark's Smoked Fish, Country Grill, Dot's Baking Pantry, Medrano's Flowers, Old Dog Ranch, The Sharp Brothers

New! Vegan Mob

Returning: Liba, Namu

Returning: Achadinha Cheese Company, Far West Fungi, Maria’s Crystals, Medrano’s Flowers, Root Down Farm
Out: The Sharp Brothers