Foodwise | February 9, 2024 | View as Webpage

Cypress Flower Farm Harvests Seasonal Blooms for Valentine's Day

A part of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for over 30 years, Cypress Flower Farm brings seasonal flowers from the Bay Area coast to San Francisco every week. Randy Dardenelle, along with his sons and grandkids, runs the farm in Moss Beach and provides a freshly picked, local alternative in a market where the majority of cut flowers are imported.

Though Valentine’s Day may bring to mind images of rose bouquets, roses are not typically grown locally this time of year. But there are still beautiful varieties available that are locally grown. Randy shares his ecological approach to flower-farming and what seasonal blooms you should expect to find at the farmers market.

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Tomorrow! Bisou Chocolate + Family Crafts at the Foodwise Classroom

Just in time for Valentine's day, join us for a chocolate talk and tasting with Eli Curtis, co-founder of Bisou Chocolate, at the Foodwise Classroom at 11am. Plus, take part in Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Valentine's Day family crafts from 9 am to 2 pm.

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Farmers Market Treats for Valentine's Day

This Valentine’s Day, indulge your loved ones and yourself with locally grown flowers and handcrafted treats from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

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Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Creators Craft Market on February 17

Celebrate Black History Month with a day of crafts and community at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, February 17, featuring 10+ Black Bay Area designers, in partnership with the Fillmore-based Black-led marketplace In the Black.

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Tofu Curry with Mustard Greens

This warming recipe from Afro-Vegan: Farm Fresh African, Caribbean & Southern Flavors Remixedby Bryant Terry features tofu, veggies, and plenty of spices and herbs.

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Cheers to the 49ers with Bay Area Made Almanac Beer

Founded in 2010 by home-brewing enthusiasts, Almanac Beer Co. has become famous for its small-batch fruited sour and barrel-aged beers. On Saturday, pick up a pack for your Super Bowl Sunday festivities.

Meet Almanac Beer Co.

Cheesecakes for Lovers at Crumble & Whisk

Chef Charles Farrier started Crumble & Whisk in 2013 with a passion for the artistry of cheesecakes. On Saturdays, stop by for cheesecakes in flavors like Beet & Berry and Moscato Rose to share with your Valentine.

Meet Crumble & Whisk

Community Happenings

2024 SF Food Action Summit | March 3-4 | SF

Join FAACTS (Food and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty) for a community-led and centered summit to advance a good food system in San Francisco. Co-hosted by Foodwise, the two-day program at the Southeast Community Center in Bayview-Hunters Point will bring together diverse stakeholders including rural farmers, local producers, food service workers and unions, healthcare and restaurant leaders, and grassroots organizations for discussions, workshops, food tours, and more.Our goal is to walk away with a concrete action plan for addressing food system inequity with next steps toward a food-sovereign San Francisco. Purchase tickets here(scholarships are available).

Action Alert: Save Match Match and Protect Food Access for All | Online

Support Volcano Kimchi's New Home on GoFundMe | Online

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

Foodwise Demo: Edmund Baylon, Abacá, with Minh Tsai, Hodo | February 24 | SF

Gumbo Social's First Annual Hey, Auntie! Cooking Contest | February 24 | SF

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

Foodwise Talk: Can Small Food Businesses Spark San Francisco’s Revitalization? | February 28 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Jennifer Luttrell, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company | March 2 | SF

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 | February 10

La Cocina Pop-Up: Coaster Cookies

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Chef Sarah Germany

Returning: Capay Mills, Mark 'n Mike's

Out: Devoto Gardens and Orchards, Old Dog Ranch

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | February 13

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up:Santana Sweets

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | February 15

En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha

SF Black Wealth Pop-Up:Sukulenta SF

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm