| | CUESA's Weekly E-Letter | October 7, 2016 |
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| FEATURE
Squash Goals: A Guide to Winter Squash
| With fall officially here, zucchini, crooknecks, and other summer squash will soon be disappearing from farmers market stands, making way for their heartier cucurbit cousins: the winter squash.
The terms winter squash and summer squash originate from a time when human survival was more dependent on the seasons. Winter squash have a long growing season and are harvested during the fall, when their rinds have hardened. They store well without refrigeration throughout fall and winter and into spring, and historically they helped keep produce on the table in leaner months.
The flesh of winter squash is sweeter and much denser than the summer squash, making them a belly-filling basis for soups, roasted vegetable dishes, and pies. As decorative as they are delicious, winter squash can be found in various colors, sizes, and flavors. |
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| | | STAR CHEFS
Special Appearance from Chef Martin Yan
| Tomorrow | CUESA is honored to welcome TV host Chef Martin Yan of "Yan Can Cook" and M.Y. China for a special cooking demo at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market tomorrow! The demo will take place at the CUESA Classroom at 12:00 pm, with first-come-first-served seating.
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| | FARM EXPERIENCE
Land and Sea Farm Tour
| Tuesday, October 11 | Dig in the dirt and pull fresh shellfish from the water on this special weekday tour of two Marin farms. Enjoy the bounty of the Bay Area by touring and gleaning vegetables at Green Gulch Farm (where service is part of the farm's Buddhist practice) and learn all about oysters (including how to shuck your own!) at Hog Island Oyster Co.
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| | ELECTION 2016
Kim-Weiner Debate
| Monday, October 10 | Find out where Senate candidates Jane Kim and Scott Weiner stand on important issues at this live debate at USF. CUESA and other local food organizations are cosponsoring and will be posing questions about food justice, agriculture, and hunger, and audience members will have the opportunity to submit questions. This free event takes place at USF's Presentation Theater.
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| | FROM OUR SPONSOR
Sweetgreen to Donate Opening Day Proceeds to
CUESA
| Friday, October 11 | Sweetgreen, a national salad bar chain that emphasizes local sourcing, launches in SF next Friday at 171 Second Street, with proceeds from its opening day benefiting CUESA. Funds will help establish a rotating pop-up for beginning farmers at the farmers market, and provide those producers with tools and resources to help support their success.
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| | THE BIG EVENT
Sold Out! CUESA's Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast
| Sunday, October 16 | CUESA's 14th Annual Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of our educational programs, and we look forward to seeing you on October 16. You can sign up for the waiting list on Eventbrite. If you aren't able to join us but still want to support CUESA's work, please donate.
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| | SEASONAL CELEBRATION
Jack London Square Farmers Market Harvest Festival
| Sunday, October 30 | Join CUESA in celebrating the fall harvest and Oakland's market community at Jack London Square Farmers Market. Savor the season with a day of tasting, learning, and Halloween family fun, including apple cider pressing, pumpkin decorating, and more!
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| | READY, SET, BAKE
Fall Pie Contest Returns
| Sunday, October 30 | Pie makers, start your ovens! Autumn is upon us, which means fall fruit abounds, ripe for luscious pie filling baked into a tender, flaky crust. You're invited to submit your best fall fruit pie at CUESA's Jack London Square Farmers Market Harvest Festival for a chance at delicious prizes. Your pie will be judged by an esteemed panel of pie experts.
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| | SEASONAL RECIPE
Charred Heirloom Tomato Salad with Black Garlic Dressing
| Grilled heirloom tomatoes, spicy greens, and black garlic (a specialty in Asian cuisine) create an unexpected mix of smoky, savory, and sweet in this salad from chef Roman Petry of Roka Akor.
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| | FROM OUR SPONSOR
Try On Rothy's Shoes Tomorrow | Tomorrow | Check out the comfortable, stylish, and versatile Rothy's shoes for women in their tent along the south driveway. A San Francisco company founded last year, Rothy's are the first ever three-dimensional, seamlessly knit line of fashion footwear made from recycled plastic bottles. Touted as the perfect solution for going from gym to office and beyond, they are machine washable, lightweight, and packable.
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Upcoming CUESA Programs
All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, SF
Programs take place in the CUESA Classroom, south of the clock tower, behind the Info Booth.
"Iron Chef Challenge" Samples from the International Culinary Center | Tomorrow, October 8 | 10:30 am
Market to Table Demo: Martin Yan, M.Y. China | Tomorrow, October 8 | 12:00 pm
Market to Table Demo: Evan Gotanda, Salt House | Saturday, October 15 | 10:30 am
Jack London Square Farmers Market, Oakland
Find us adjacent to the CUESA Info Booth near the Broadway entrance to the farmers market.
Tomato Tasting | Sunday, October 9 | 11:00 am
Apple Tasting | Sunday, October 16 | 11:00 am
See our full calendar » |
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 | October 8
Returning: The Apple Farm, Glashoff Farms, Knoll Farms
Out: Brookside Orchids, G.L. Alfieri Farms, June Taylor Company, Kashiwase Farms (for the season), Mountain Ranch Organically Grown, Woodleaf Farm (for the season)
Jack London Square Farmers Market: Sunday | October 9
Returning: Casa Rosa Farms, The Sharp Brothers
Out: Delicious Kettle Corn, Just Veggn', Skyelark Ranch
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday | October 11
Returning: Snyders Honey
Out: Crumble & Whisk
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday | October 13
New! Lovabowl
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