Foodwise | January 31, 2025 | View as Webpage

The Farmers Market Community Shares Lunar New Year Traditions

While January 1 marked the beginning of the Gregorian calendar’s New Year, millions of people around the world celebrate this annual transition with Lunar New Year. And like so many cherished holidays, Lunar New Year traditions are centered around food and family. 

We spoke with farmers and food makers in the Foodwise farmers market community to find out what’s on their Lunar New Year table and what this time of year means to them, as well as what special offerings they will have at the market.

This Week's Picks

Broccoli di Cicco | Little Gem lettuce | Swiss chard | Kimchi | Duck eggs| Radishes | Yali pears | Green garlic | Hayward kiwi | Erbette chard

Remembering Kristie Knoll

We are sad to share that farmer Kristie Knoll passed away on January 24. Kristie and Rick Knoll have been a bright light in the farmers market community for over 30 years, and we will remember Kristie for her vibrant spirit, integrity, and care. Our thoughts are with Rick and the Knoll Farms family.

Yes, SNAP and WIC are Available at Our Markets

With threats of federal funding freezes this week, there have been concerns and confusion around food assistance benefits. Please rest assured that SNAP/EBT, Market Match, and WIC programs are still available for use at Foodwise farmers markets. We are watching closely and will keep you posted if there are changes. For questions, please visit our Info Booth.

Volunteer of the Month: Erin Davis

Meet Erin Davis, who started volunteering with our Foodwise Teens youth development program in September 2024. Erin gives back to her community by getting her hands in the soil and sharing her passion for plants with SFUSD high school students. 

Creamy Carrot Soup with Berbere Spice Blend and Cashew Cream

This nutritious soup from Bryant Terry's Vegetable Kingdom is made with a mixture of bold Ethiopian spices. After simmering, everything is blended together to create a rich and thick texture.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

For Lunar New Year, Annie Wang prepares tangyuan kits with four savory and sweet flavors, all complete with instructions for making a traditional broth. Visit Little Moon Bakehouse this Saturday in the farmers market

This February, dig into homemade Southern classics like oxtails and collard greens at Mo'Raysha's. Chef and owner Mo'Raysha Pouoa will be popping up in the market on Tuesdays and Thursdays through En2Action.

Community Happenings

Celebrate Black History Month at In The Black Shop! | February 1 - February 2 | SF

Lamb Jam Restaurant Month | February 1 - February 28 | SF

3rd Annual Lantern Festival | February 9 | Oakland

Love Bites! Food and Wine Tasting at the Ferry Building (proceeds benefit Foodwise) | February 13 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Danielle Clark, KIS Juice | February 15 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Reina Montenegro, Chef Reina | February 22 | SF

California Small Farm Conference | February 23 - February 28 | Online

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 1

New! Signal Coffee(south driveway), Stepladder Ranch & Creamery (back plaza)

Returning: Brooks and Daughters, Flora Gelateria, McGinnis Ranch, Mountain Ranch

Out: Aedan Fermented Foods, Alexandre Family Farm, Bariani Olive Oil, Bini's Kitchen, Devoto Gardens and Orchards, Frog Hollow Farm, G.L. Alfieri Farms, Gourmonade, KIS Juice, Kuali, La Cocina, Lagier Ranches, Massa Organics, Nusa, One Market, Redwood Tea Estate (until May), Saltwater Bakeshop, The Little Fish Company, Three Babes Bakeshop, Tomales Farmstead Creamery, Tory Farms, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | February 4

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | February 6

En2action/Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Mo'Raysha's

New!Portside Bakery

Mission Community Market | Closed for the season. Returns March 20, 2025.

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