| CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | January 12, 2018 |
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| FEATURE
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 in varieties and flavors you can only find in the coldest months and can't often find at the grocery store.
Today's citrus varieties are believe to have descended from just a handful of ancestors primarily in Asia. Citrus trees first reached America in the 1500s, but were not grown widely in California until an ample supply of irrigation water was channeled to the Central Valley. Today, California leads the country in fresh citrus production.
Here are 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.
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| | | TRANSITIONS
Farmhouse Culture Bids Farewell
| We are sad to share that Farmhouse Culture has decided step away from farmers market and will no longer be at the Ferry Plaza on Saturdays. It is always bittersweet when one of our beloved vendors leaves the market, but we are so proud of their success, and wish them the best as they share the wonders of fermented foods far and wide!
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| | NEXT GENERATION FARMERS
Winter Pop-Up: Oya Organics
| As part of our partnership with Kitchen Table Advisors, Oya Organics is back at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for the winter on Saturdays, bringing organic greens, roots, and other veggies grown in Hollister. Find them in the front plaza.
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| | HOT TICKET
Paws & Pours: Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market
| Wednesday, January 31 | Bottoms pup! CUESA and the USBG welcome you to a warm and cuddly Winter Cocktails of the Farmers Market, in partnership with the San Francisco SPCA. Buy your tickets now, or purchase a season pass to all three 2018 cocktail nights to save money and receive special perks.
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| | FOOD & FARM TOURS
New! Flourishing in Fruitvale:
A Visit to Two Groundbreaking Food Businesses | Join us for a visit to Oakland's vibrant Fruitvale neighborhood, where we'll visit two new dynamic and delicious Bay Area businesses, Reem's and Red Bay Coffee. We'll get to see how mana'eesh are made and enjoy some snacks at Reem's, and at Red Bay we'll try our hands at roasting, bagging, and cupping.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Revani with Honey-Poached Cara Cara Oranges
| Citrus season has descended upon us with an abundance of oranges, kumquats, and mandarins. Savor them before they're gone in Turkish version of a syrup-soaked semolina cake.
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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.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Saturday | January 13 In: County Line Harvest, Devoto Gardens & Orchards, Downtown Bakery, June Taylor Company, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown Winter Pop-Up through April: Oya Organics (front plaza)
Out: Farmhouse Culture (permanently), Knoll Farms, Nicasio Valley Cheese Company, Triple J Cellars
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | January 14 In: Swank Farms, Red Bay Coffee Out: Charlie Clark's Smoked Fish, The Sharp Brothers, Ground Stew Farms
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | January 16 In: Rasoi, Hidden Star
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | January 18
In: Liba Out: Ground Stew Farms
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