| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | March 31, 2017 |
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| FEATURE
The Bay Area Food Movement Tackles Trump
| By Shelby Pope, Bay Area Bites
The food world's response to President Trump has varied. Farmers, from the Central Valley to Midwest, supported him. Restaurant owners are grappling with how political they can be without risking business. Some have declared their businesses "sanctuary restaurants," while others, like the restaurant group that recently opened a restaurant in a Trump-owned hotel, simply see working with the president as a good business decision. But in the Bay Area, the food world is ready to resist.
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| | | READY, SET, GOAT
Goat Festival Is Baaack
| Saturday, April 15 | Join CUESA for our Ninth Annual Goat Festival, a celebration of all things goat! We'll have a petting stable with baby goats from Toluma Farms, goat cheese tastings, an animal welfare talk, and much more. Goat petting tickets are on sale now!
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| | EVENING DISCUSSION
New Talk! Cooperatives: Democratizing the Food System | They value equal participation. They provide ownership opportunities and reduce business risks. They advance equity and build community. In a fragmented, individualistic, and sometimes disillusioning society, cooperatives offer hope. Panelists involved with food and farming cooperatives will discuss their personal experiences with the cooperative model and its potential for building a just and healthy food system.
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| | FARMERS MARKET MIXOLOGY
Fresh Squeezed:
Easy Market-Driven Cocktails Class
| Saturday, April 8 | Anyone can make farmers market cocktails at home, with a little basic knowledge. Join Lou Bustamante, author of The Complete Cocktail Manual, at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for a hands-on class where you'll be crafting flavorful libations from the season's sweetest strawberries and pepperiest cresses.
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| | HOT TICKET
A Toast to Science:
Spring Cocktails of the Farmers Market
| Wednesday, April 19 | At a time when the scientific community needs bold allies and we all could use a stiff drink, raise a glass to rational thought with CUESA, United States Bartenders Guild, and The Exploratorium in celebration of Earth Day and the March for Science at this popular happy hour party at the Ferry Building.
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| | FARM EXPERIENCE
New! Beginner's Mind Farm Tour
| Saturday, April 22 | What would inspire someone to become a farmer? On this half-day adventure, we'll head down the coast to Root Down Farm and Fifth Crow Farm, both run by young farmers. Tickets are now live!
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| | RUN FOR A CAUSE
Join Team CUESA and Run for Healthy Kids | Love running or have friends who do? Run the San Francisco 5k, half marathon, or full marathon on Sunday, July 23, with Team CUESA to raise funds for our Foodwise Kids program. Commit to raising $500 with us, and we'll purchase your running bib! To learn more, email [email protected].
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| | FOOD POLICY BITES
Honor Cesar Chavez's Legacy
| Today would have marked the 90th birthday of civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to farmworkers. This National Farmworker Awareness Week, honor his legacy and the estimated 2 to 3 million U.S. farmworkers working in our fields by fighting Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. Find out how you can join or support the cause, or check out the listings below for additional opportunities.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Carrot Pancakes and Green Garlic with Carrot Top Pesto
| Root to leaf! Chef Frances Wilson of The Field Kitchen will show you how to savor the whole carrot in both pancake and pesto form, garnished with a rich dollop of fromage blanc.
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Upcoming CUESA Programs
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, SF
Programs take place in the CUESA Classroom, south of the clock tower, behind the Info Booth.
Market to Table Demo: Joanne Weir, Copita Tequileria y Comida | Saturday, April 1 | 10:30 am
Market to Table Demo: Joy Wilson, Joy the Baker | Saturday, April 1 | 12:00 pm
Market to Table Demo: Evan Bloom, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen | Saturday, April 8 | 10:30 am
Fresh Squeezed: Easy Market-Driven Cocktails Class (TICKETED) | Saturday, April 8 | 12:00 pm
Jack London Square Farmers Market, Oakland
Find us adjacent to the CUESA Info Booth near the Broadway entrance to the farmers market.
Market to Table Demo: Craig DiFonzo, Lungomare | Sunday, April 2 | 11:00 pm
Market to Table Demo: Olivier Said, Kitchen on Fire | Sunday, April 9 | 11:00 pm
See our full calendar » |
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 | April 1 Returning: Bodega & Yerba Santa Goat Cheese, Hodo Soy Beanery, Yerena Farms
Out: Brookside Orchids, Capay Mills, Glashoff Farms, Lagier Ranches, Saint Benoit Creamery, Yerba Buena Tea Co. Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | April 2
Pop-ups: Red Bay Coffee Returning: Skyelark Ranch, Specialty Produce, Tres Bien Creamery
Out: Casa Rosa Farms
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | April 4 Returning: Iacopi Farms
Out: Snyders Honey, Hamada Farms (for the season), K&J Orchards (for the season)
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | April 6 New! Marla Bakery |
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