Pluots, Apriums, and the Flavorful World of Hybrid Fruit |
| Once upon a time, there were cherries in the spring, followed by apricots, nectarines, peaches, and plums in the summer, spilling over into fall. Our choices were simple, or so they seemed.
Today, stone fruit season brings all of the above and everything in between in a rainbow of colors and flavors: apriums, pluots, nectaplums, peacharines, pluerries, and even peacotums (part peach, part apricot, part plum). Where did these designer breeds come from? We talked with Blossom Bluff Orchards to learn more. |
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| | | Foodwise Talk: Reimagining San Francisco Green Spaces
Join Foodwise, Reimagining San Francisco, Florence Fang Community Farm, The Cultural Conservancy, and Gardens of Golden Gate Park at the California Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, August 6, to discuss increasing our city’s climate-wise, biodiverse, and equitable green space. |
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| | | Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creators Craft Market
On Saturday, August 17, celebrate Black Business Month with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, featuring 10 Black Bay Area crafters. Entry is free, with products available for purchase. |
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| | | Victory for Food Access! Thank You for Helping Save Market Match
Through our collective efforts, $35 million in funding for Market Match / California Nutrition Incentive Program has been reinstated in the state budget. Thanks to all of YOU who advocated to protect this critical safety net program! This is a huge win for food-insecure families and California farmers, bringing critical federal funds into the state. |
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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Midnite Bakery Returns to the Ferry Plaza on Saturdays |
After a hiatus, Midnite Bakery returns with a renewed focus on bread, granola, and toast (no bagels). Welcome them in the front plaza, and try their Buckwheat Black Sesame Loaf and more! |
| En2Action Pop-Up on Thursdays: Wright's Delights |
Wright’s Delights is a desserts catering and pop-up business run by Lavani Wright. Stop by the En2action tent on Thursdays for treats like banana pudding or red velvet, rum, or strawberry cake. |
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Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors |
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Oakland Bloom Pop-Ups at Mission Community Market |
Foodwise is proud to partner with Oakland Bloom to showcase immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC chefs, as part of our Building Equity program. This month, meet Asúkar (Palestinian-Cuban fusion) and Café con Cariño (Latin-American inspired food and coffee). |
| Summer Blooms at Medrano's Flowers |
Bring home dahlias, sunflowers, and other summer blooms from Mission Community Market on Thursdays. Based in Dixon, California, David Medrano has been in the cut flower business for 30 years, with help from his wife, Rosa, and family. |
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| This is the most up-to-date info about this week's seller attendance at the time of publication. Please check in at the Foodwise Info Booth for any last-minute changes.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday, 8am-2pm | July 20 La Cocina Pop-Up: Tilin Tilin Mandela Partners Pop-Up:K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) Juice Returning: Flying Disc Ranch, Massa Organics, Midnite, Rize Up Out: Beber, Knoll Farms, Sierra Cascade Blueberries (for the season), Triple Delight Blueberries (for the season)
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | July 23 En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Soul Ties Returning: Nucha Empanadas
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | July 25 En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Wright's Delights
Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | July 25 Oakland Bloom Pop-Ups: Asúkar, Café con Cariño |
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