| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | July 7, 2017 |
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| FEATURE
Remembering Nigel Walker
| Last Saturday, we lost an important member of our community, Nigel Walker of Eatwell Farm. He passed away following a relapse from a five-year battle with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer. He was 56.
Nigel was one of the founding farmers of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, establishing his farm in 1993, the same year the market started. Eatwell Farm has been a literal cornerstone of our community ever since, occupying the same corner stall in the back plaza since 2003. We are deeply saddened by Nigel's passing and so grateful that we had the privilege to work alongside him and learn from him all of these years.
Tomorrow, July 10 (8 am-2 pm), CUESA will be hosting a small memorial altar for Nigel at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Info Booth. Please stop by to leave cards and share your messages for the family. There will be a small private memorial service this Sunday, and Eatwell will be planning a larger public memorial next summer.
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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!
Cobbler and Jam Contests This Sunday
| 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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| | TASTY TACOS FOR GOOD
Tacolicious Guest Chef: Tony Cervone, Souvla
| 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 Tony Cervone of Souvla will be making Lamb Leg Mole Tacos with Garlic Crema, Radish and Cabbage Salad, Pickled Red Onion, and Queso Greco. Proceeds support CUESA's education programs.
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| | EVENING TALK
Discussion: 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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| | FARM EXPERIENCE
New Date! The Berries & The Bees Farm Frolic
| Sunday, July 23 | New date & lower price. If you want to get your M-bee-A in beekeeping AND pick some of the best berries grown in the Bay Area while supporting fair labor practices, join us for this south-of-the-city outing to Snyders Honey and Swanton Berry Farm! Note that you must arrange your own transportation. A farm-fresh lunch is included.
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| | EVENING PARTY IN OAKLAND
New! Summer Cocktails of the Farmers Market at Jack London Square
| Wednesday, August 2 | Join us at CUESA's first Cocktails of the Farmers Market party in Oakland, with an all East Bay lineup! Unwind under the palm trees at scenic Jack London Square as talented bartenders and chefs perk up your palate with innovative drinks and delectable bites showcasing peak-season summer produce from the farmers market.
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| | GROW A HEALTHY FUTURE
Internship: Be a Foodwise Kids Educator
| CUESA is seeking Foodwise Kids Interns for the fall semester. Foodwise Kids is a free culinary field trip for public elementary school classes that uses the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market as a classroom for empowering the next generation of healthy eaters. Apply by July 30.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Local Fish Tartare with Cucumber, Soy Sauce, Cilantro & Sesame Crackers
| This tartare is adaptable to what's fresh and in season. Matthew Dolan, chef at Twenty-Five Lusk and author of Simply Fish, offers tips for sourcing sustainable fish from your fishmonger.
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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 8 Returning: Flying Disc Ranch, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.
Out: Knoll Farm, Lagier Ranches, Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Triple Delight Blueberries (for the season), Triple J Cellars
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | July 9 Returning: Casa Rosa Farms, Reem's, Tres Bien Creamery
Out: The Sharp Brothers, Triple Delight Blueberries (for the season) Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | July 11 Out: Snyders Honey
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | July 13 Returning: Lonely Mountain Farm, Marla Bakery
Out: Oya Organics |
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