Foodwise | January 26, 2024 | View as Webpage

The Raw Truth about Sprouts and Microgreens

If you’ve never considered yourself a sprout lover, Corie Brooks might just prove you wrong. “I think that people need to be educated on why sprouts and microgreens are good for them and what potential health benefits there are to eating something that’s so nutrient dense,” says Corie. From wheatgrass and bean sprouts to baby arugula and cilantro, she grows 40 varieties of sprouts and microgreens atBrooks and Daughters, her five-acre farm in Forestville.

A former food scientist, Corie has always been fascinated with sprouts and microgreens. In the 1990s, she transitioned from her corporate job to blaze a new trail by growing sprouts commercially. Not long after, Brooks and Daughters (named for Corie’s two daughters, Geneva and Lindsay) started selling at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, and almost 30 years later, they’ve gained a loyal following amongst local chefs and home cooks alike.

This Week's Picks

Purple kohlrabi | Blood oranges | Rainbow chard | Passion fruit | Rapini | Fresh mozzarella | Raw almonds | Black Spanish radishes | Flowering quince | Napa cabbage

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.

Intern Spotlight: Heidi Ford and Christine Kim

Heidi and Christine supported our Foodwise Kids program in fall 2023. "It’s truly so rewarding to see kids’ love for one fruit or vegetable change after a taste on the field trip," says Christine.

Farmers Market Haul with Chef Patty Unterman

Hayes Street Grill chef Patty Unterman is a regular at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Tuesdays. Recently, she shared what seasonal highlights she's been featuring on the restaurant menu.  

Risotto with Bone Marrow, Saffron, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

At the Foodwise Classroom, Viola Buitoni demonstrated this recipe from her book, Italy by Ingredient. This creamy risotto is full of bold bone marrow flavor and a hint of saffron.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

After delays due to wildlife protection, weather, and strikes, crab season is finally open in Northern California. Visit H&H Fresh Fish Co. on Saturdays for Dungeness crab and other seafood, mostly from the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Wife and husband duo Janeen and Rodrigo Cruz started Kuali in 2020 to stay connected to their Mexican roots. On Saturdays, sample and pick up Kuali's Salsa Macha Clásica, a 2024 Good Food Awards Finalist.

Community Happenings

Love Bites! at the Ferry Building | February 8 | SF

In celebration of Valentine's Day, enjoy an evening of small bites, wine tastings, music, and more at the Ferry Building. Purchase tasting tickets in advance or night of. Event proceeds benefit Foodwise.

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

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

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

Foodwise Demo: Francis Ang, Abacá, with Minh Tsai, Hodo | February 24 | SF

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

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

Puerto Rico: Slow Food East Bay's Celebrating Cultural Food Traditions | March 3 | Oakland

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 27

La Cocina Pop-Up: Flor de Chile

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Returning: Bariani Olive Oil, Beber Almondmilk, Capay Mills, Crumble & Whisk, Devoto Gardens and Orchards, Kuali, Maison Nico, Mark n' Mike's, McGinnis Ranch, Nusa, The Farmer's Wife, The Peach Farm

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 30

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Returning: Everything Under the Sun

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | February 1

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Big Mama's

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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