Foodwise | January 19, 2024 | View as Webpage

Sunshine in the Winter: A Farmers Market Guide to Citrus

Even on the chilly days of January, a much-anticipated sunny spot of the winter farmers market is peak citrus season. From Cara Cara oranges to Buddha’s Hand citron, a rainbow of locally grown, perfectly ripe citrus awaits you. Explore varieties and flavors you can only find in the coldest months and can’t often find at the grocery store.

Here's a guide to some of citrus varieties you’ll find at our farmers markets to brighten your days and help you get your dose of vitamin C in the winter months.

This Week's Picks

Satsuma mandarins | Carrots | Braising mix | Meyer lemons | Piracicaba broccoli | Romanesco | Navel oranges | Chicories | Breakfast radishes | Kensington mangoes

Tomorrow! Foodwise Demo: Audrey Hitchcock, Ramini Mozzarella

At 11am, Audrey Hitchcock of Ramini Mozzarella will demonstrate a recipe featuring her Fior di Latte Mozzarella cheese from her Sonoma farm. Demos are free with recipes and samples for all.

We're Hiring! Director of Development

Join our team! Foodwise is seeking a hardworking, dynamic, and gregarious Director of Development who is passionate about good food to oversee our fundraising activities and co-create an annual fund development strategy. Apply by February 12.

Fifth Crow Farm Steps Back from the Farmers Market

Fifth Crow Farm has made the tough decision to step back from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, due to short staffing. First-generation farmers Mike Irving, Teresa Kurtak, and John Vars shared a departure message.

Urgent Action Alert: Protect Food Access for All

Governor Newsom has proposed cutting California Nutrition Incentive Program / Market Match funds in his 2024/25 budget. Market Match is critical to low-income families and small family farms, doubling shoppers' EBT at the farmers market. Call the Governor’s Office at (916) 445-2841 or leave a comment for “Budget Proposal 2024/2025,” using this sample script.

Citrus Salad with Hibiscus Syrup & Lime Juice

At the Foodwise Classroom, Rahanna Bisseret demonstrated this recipe from her new cookbook, Flavor + Us. She used citrus from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market to make this tart, tangy salad.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Find Midnite Bagel in front of the Ferry Building on Saturdays for buzzworthy bagels and Good Food Award Finalist Granola, made with Black sesame, coconut, and pecans.

Aruna Lee started Volcano Kimchi in 2014 to share high-quality, vegan kimchi. On Saturdays, visit her stand for organic kimchi made with local ingredients, gochujang, and more.

Community Happenings

Peaches Patties Anniversary Weekend at the Ferry Building | January 19-21 | SF

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ferry Building | January 28 | SF

Love Bites! Food and Wine Tastingat the Ferry Building (proceeds benefit Foodwise) | February 8 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Eli Curtis, Bisou Chocolate | February 10 | SF

Winter Soup Sunday Supper at Tierra Vegetables Farm | February 18 | Windsor

Gumbo Social's First Annual Hey, Auntie! Cooking Contest (applications open now) | February 24 | SF

California Small Farms Conference | February 24-March 1 | Hybrid

Market Updates

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 | January 20

La Cocina Pop-Up: Flor de Chile

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Returning: Aedan Fermented Foods, Beber Almondmilk, Bini's Kitchen, Cap'n Mike's Holy Smoke, Crumble & Whisk, Delightful Foods, Downtown Bakery, Flying Disc Ranch, G.L. Alfieri, Mangosay, Mountain Ranch, Primavera, Saltwater Bakeshop, The Farmer's Wife, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

Out: Bariani Olive Oil, Capay Mills, Kuali, Mark 'n Mike's, Nusa

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 23

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Returning: Green Thumb Farms, Nucha Empanadas



Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 25

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Lil'Alijo Catering & Events

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Sukulenta SF

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm 

Closed for the season. Returns March 14, 2024!

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