| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | June 30, 2017 |
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| FEATURE
Fire Up the Farmers Market Grill with the Better Burger Challenge
| This Fourth of July, declare your independence from factory-farmed meat, and grill yourself a burger that is better for ranchers, animals, the environment, and you.
The Better Burger Challenge, launched by Friends of the Earth and Turning Green, is inspiring home cooks, chefs, and schools to craft burgers made from less and better beef, or no meat at all. For beef burgers, that means using at least 30% less meat, sourced from farms that use regenerative and humane practices, and supplementing your patty with organic plant-based foods.
The benefits of using sustainably sourced meat and veggies in your burger are many, from supporting local ranchers and fighting climate change to promoting animal welfare and personal health, but the results can also be delicious. |
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| | | MARKET CLOSURE
Farmers Market Closed on July Fourth
| Tuesday, July 4 | The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market will be closed next Tuesday, so stock up on all of your local and sustainable BBQ and picnic needs at our Saturday and Sunday markets. Happy Fourth!
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| | TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD
Tacolicious Guest Chef Series: Chris Yang
| Thursdays | Visit the Tacolicious stand on Thursdays in July and August to taste signature tacos made by the Bay Area's hottest chefs. Next week Chris Yang of 'āina will be making Char Siu BBQ Heritage Pork Tacos with Oshinko Pickles, Chicharrones, and Sansho Pepper Crème Fraîche. Fill up a punch card for a chance to win prizes! Proceeds support CUESA's education programs.
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| | OAKLAND
Summer Jam at Jack London Square Farmers Market
| Sunday, July 9 | Get ready for CUESA's Summer Jam at Jack London Square Farmers Market, a day of peak-summer deliciousness! Join us for baking and preserves contests (see below), a Better Burger Challenge, kids' crafts, live music, and family-friendly food-inspired fun.
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| | LET'S JAM!
Calling All Cobbler Bakers and Preserves Makers!
| Sunday, July 9 | Home bakers and jam makers, submit your berry best at CUESA's Summer Preserves Contest and Summer Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles Contest at Jack London Square Farmers Market. Your creations will be judged by an esteemed panel of experts for a chance to win delicious prizes!
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| | EVENING TALK
Just Announced: The Future of Good Groceries
| Tuesday, July 25 | The proposed Amazon-Whole Foods merger is shaking up the world of food retail, and CUESA is convening a panel of experts to discuss the future of local, sustainable groceries. As technology advances, how will our shopping evolve? Eaters want to know.
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| | OUR COMMUNITY
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Illustrated
| Artist George McCalman captured some of the colorful characters of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in illustration for the San Francisco Chronicle.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Grilled Peach, Quinoa, and Arugula Salad
| Pick up some peaches at tomorrow's farmers market and throw them on the BBQ. Toss with arugula, almonds, mint, and quinoa for this "oldie but goodie" from Erica Holland-Toll, formerly of Prather Ranch Meat Co.
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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 | July 1
Returning: Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Woodleaf Farm
Out: Lagier Ranches, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Triple J Cellars
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | July 2 New! Civil Pops
Out: Casa Rosa Farms, Skyelark Ranch, Specialty Produce, Tres Bien Creamery Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | July 4 MARKET CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY. HAPPY FOURTH!
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | July 6 Returning: Donna's Tamales, King Knish
Out: Achadinha Cheese Company, Marla Bakery, Oya Organics |
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