| Beloved Cheesecake Maker Crumble & Whisk Opens a New Restaurant in the East Bay |
Crumble & Whisk’s new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Oakland’s Laurel District marks a milestone for baker Charles Farrier, who credits his community for inspiring his business and baking. An Oakland native, Charles launched Crumble & Whisk in 2013 and started selling his exquisite cheesecakes at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 2016. At the end of last year, he opened a storefront to expand the beloved bakery’s menu and community.
In the Bay Area, new restaurant openings are bound to face challenges, and Crumble & Whisk is no exception. From building maintenance and equipment installation to inflation of costs and scarcity of labor, Charles and his team have had their hands full with getting everything in order to welcome both new neighbors and loyal farmers market friends into the new space. |
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| | | Intern Spotlight: Rayyane Matonding, Sofia Sosa, and Yungmin Chee |
| As we prepare for the spring semester, we want to thank our fall 2022 Foodwise Teens interns. "I love Foodwise’s mission of educating as well as the connection with the community through the farmers market." says Sofia, "I hope to build my career upon these values." |
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| | | Volunteer in the New Year! Join Our Orientation Next Week |
| Resolved to support your local food community in 2023? Make new friends, gain skills, and get hands-on experience volunteering with Foodwise at our farmers markets and with our education programs. Learn more at our online volunteer orientation on Wednesday, January 18. |
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| | | This recipe was previously demonstrated at the Foodwise Classroom by Mark Dommen, chef at One Market and Mark n' Mike's. This buttery pasta dish will help you make the most of sunchokes' rich, nutty flavor. |
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| Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors |
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Warm Up with Bini's Kitchen's Momos
Born and raised in Nepal, chef Bini is known for signature momos (Nepalese dumplings), stuffed with turkey, lamb, or vegetables, and her special blend of freshly ground and roasted spices. Visit her on Saturdays. |
| Tierra Vegetables Packs the Heat Into Farm Fresh Sauces
Tierra Vegetables is operated by brother and sister team Wayne and Lee James. On Saturdays, they bring a diversity of crops, including rare dried beans and root veggies, plus value-added products like hot sauces. |
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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 | January 14 Returning: Cap'n Mike's Holy Smoke (fish only, no lox sandwiches), Delightful Foods, Three Babes Bakeshop, Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen Out: Acme Bread Company, Bariani Olive Oil, Cypress Flower Farm, Downtown Bakery, Fifth Crow Farm, Flying Disc Ranch, GG Farm, G.L. Alfieri Farms, Iacopi Farms, Primavera, The Peach Farm, Winters Fruit Tree
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | January 17 No changes Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | January 19 En2Action's Ujamaa Kitchen Pop-Up: Sweets by Sevynn Out: Rojas Family Farms
Mission Community Market: Thursday, 3pm-7pm | Closed for the season. Returns March 16, 2023! |
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