| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | October 27, 2017 |
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| SEASONAL CELEBRATION
12 Tips for Reducing Food Waste
| "Food is a weapon. Don't waste it" was a popular motto during World Wars I and II, when the US made it a national priority to conserve resources by curbing food waste. Today, approximately 40 percent of food (about 20 pounds per person per month) in the US gets wasted, while 17.6 million American households are food insecure.
Waste happens all along the food chain from field to plate, and waste in our homes accounts for 28% of fruit and vegetable losses alone. A lot of that waste could be prevented by simple habit changes. The National Resources Defense Council estimates that if we reduced our food waste by 15 percent, we could feed 25 million Americans. Making sure food gets into bellies instead of the landfill also ensures that precious water, labor, and money aren't squandered.
With help from NRDC, we've provided some easy tips you can use to take a bite out of food waste and save time and money in the process. |
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| | | OAKLAND
Halloween at Jack London Square Farmers Market
| Sunday, October 29 | No tricks, just treats! Don your costume this Sunday, and join us at Jack London Square Farmers Market to celebrate Halloween and the fall harvest. Bring your kids to decorate pumpkins, and pick up locally made treats for Halloween entertaining.
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| | EVENING TALK
The Empty Plate: Fighting Hunger in the Age of Trump
| Thursday, November 9 | Co-hosted by CUESA and the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN), "The Empty Plate" will explore the state of food insecurity under the current administration and what individuals, activists, and communities are doing to address it.
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| | #SONOMASTRONG
Support The Farmer's Wife
| As many of you know, the Kolling family of The Farmer's Wife lost their home in the recent Sonoma fires. The Farmer's Wife will be taking a brief hiatus from our Thursday market, but you can continue to support them at their grilled cheese sandwich stand at the Saturday market, or contribute directly to their fire relief fund.
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| | FEED YOUR CURIOSITY
New! CUESA's Food Shed:
Love Food? Stop Waste
| It's true: up to 40% of food in the US is wasted. Stop by our new food waste exhibit at CUESA's Food Shed (next to the Info Booth) on Saturdays to learn how you can be part of the solution. Play a culinary matching game, add artistic flair to a gallery of "ugly" fruits and veggies, and try pickled watermelon rind to get inspired to waste less at home.
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| | OUR COMMUNITY
Volunteers of the Month: Natalie Lazard and Steebalis Ramirez
| At CUESA's Food Shed, Steebalis ("Steebie") and Natalie educate curious farmers market shoppers about the crucial role pollinators play in our food system and the importance of biodiversity in sustainable agriculture.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Caramel Apple Party Cake
| Devoto Orchards apples, Capay Mills rye flour, and autumnal spices come together in this fall cake by Jen Musty of Batter Bakery. Find Devoto Orchards, Capay Mills, and Batter Bakery at the farmers market on Saturdays.
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| | FROM OUR SPONSOR
Join Spectrum® Oils and Marcus Samuelsson for Cooking Classes | Saturday, November 4 | Cook like a pro with chef Marcus Samuelsson in an interactive class at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! The class will explore how to pair Spectrum® culinary oils with Marcus's favorite seasonal recipes. Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot on November 4 (between 8 am and 2 pm).
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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 | October 28 New! Oyna Natural Foods (south driveway)
Returning: Apple Farm, Blossom Bluff Orchards, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Triple J Cellars
Out: Balakian Farms, Bariani Olive Oil, City Bees, Knoll Farms
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | October 29 Returning: Casa Rosa Farms, Reem's
Out: The Honey Ladies, The Sharp Brothers
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | October 31
Out: County Line Harvest, Marla Bakery
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | November 2
New! Red Bay Coffee
Out: The Farmer's Wife
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