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10 Foods Native to the Americas

For thousands of years, the Lisjan Ohlone, Miwok, and Ramaytush Ohlone peoples have been the stewards of the lands now referred to as the Bay Area. With its versatile and fertile soil, the people native to the region were able to feed their families and communities. Today, the abundant and nutritious foods native to the Americas are cultivated in most continents, fulfilling different cuisines and feeding the world. Check out this guide to see which foods are indigenous to the land around you.

This Week's Picks

Delicata squash | Pineapple guava | Hachiya persimmons | Shiitake mushrooms | Fennel| Blue cornmeal | Puntarelle | Carrots | Walnuts | Leeks

Vote Yes on Prop 4: Only Four Days Left!

Small farmers, beginning farmers, and tribal producers face significant barriers to success in California. With only four days left until election day, be sure to vote yes on Prop 4 and support equity in agriculture.

Check Out Foodwise Businesses on ABC7

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market vendors Chef Sarah Germany and Mangosay's Sierra Young were recently featured on ABC7's Localish, along with Foodwise's Deven Okry talking about our Building Equity program, which provides opportunities for early-stage BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Foodwise Sunday Supper Was a Success!

Thank you to all of our chefs, winemakers, farmers, volunteers, and supporters for making our recent Sunday Supper a success! Together, we raised more than $435,000 for Foodwise farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs. See what your support makes possible and check out the photos.

Master Recipe for Pot Beans

Steve Sando, owner of Rancho Gordo and author of The Bean Book, demonstrated how to boil the perfect pot of beans. Enjoy your heirloom beans with a topping of fried ricotta cheese or spicy poblano strips.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

Chef Tony Adams uses local and organic ingredients in both his bronze-cut, air-dried pasta, and his unique sauces and condiments. Visit Mill Valley Pasta on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Chef Dontaye Ball's inspired cooking created a haven for soul food in the Bayview, and people are taking notice! Look for them in this recent Forbes article. Visit Gumbo Social on Saturdays in the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

Grow Your Garden with Plant Starts at Urban Sprouts

Collect plant starts and salves at Urban Sprouts, where all proceeds go toward their community gardens. Foster climate resilience and support Urban Sprouts on Thursdays at the Mission Community Market.

On 7 acres in San Gregorio, Blue House Farm grows over 25 varieties of heirloom beans which are brought to you dried, hand-cleaned, and hand-bagged. Visit Blue House Farm at the Mission Market on Thursdays.

Community Happenings

SF International Tea Festival | November 2 | SF

Downtown First Thursdays | November 7 | SF

SF Restaurant Week | November 8-17 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Tu David Phu and Soleil Ho, The Memory of Taste| November 9 | SF

Slow Food East Bay's Grains Fest | November 10 | Alameda

Bhangra & Beats Night Market | November 15 | SF

La Cocina Popup Night Market | November 15 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh and Lisa Kyung Gross, The League of Kitchens Cookbook | November 16 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Clarice Lam, Breaking Bao | November 16 | SF

Fall Holiday Farmers Market | November 26 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Jessie Sheehan, Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes | November 30 | SF

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market | December 7 | SF

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 | November 2

La Cocina Pop-Up: Suyos Catering

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) Juice

Returning: Capay Mills, Old Dog, Little Moon Bakehouse

Out: GG Farm, Kuali, Saltwater Bakery

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | November 5

No changes

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | November 7

No changes

Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | November 7

Oakland Bloom Pop-Ups: Asúkar, Café con Cariño

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