Foodwise | April 25, 2025 | View as Webpage

Meet the Bakery Putting Sausalito Sourdough on the Map

After returning from the United Kingdom to his houseboat in Sausalito, Sam Schwartz started baking bread with the intention of opening a bakery inspired by his time in Europe. Through learning on the job and leaning on a small, tight-knit team of passionate bakers, Sam has since grown Portside Bakery to include multiple farmers markets in San Francisco and Marin. At the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Portside Bakery offers a wide variety of sourdough bread and unique pastries made with seasonal and fresh ingredients.

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Tomorrow! Spring Festival with Two Cooking Demos

At tomorrow's Spring Festival, enjoy two back-to-back cooking demos with Eden Grinshpan, author of Tahini Baby, and Maria Finn with Far West Fungi. Both recipes will feature greens of spring as a part of this month's Seasonal Spotlight.

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Work with Us! Job and Internship Opportunities

We're currently hiring for an experienced Youth Education Manager for our Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens programs; apply by May 11. We're also seeking a paid Culinary Program Intern to support our Seasonal Spotlight program.

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Take Action to Protect AmeriCorps

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is taking steps to dismantle AmeriCorps, which provides critical support that nonprofits rely on to deliver services in local communities. Foodwise depends on AmeriCorps' Sustainability Service Corps to help staff our youth education programs. Call and email your representatives now to urge them to protect AmeriCorps.

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Volunteer of the Month: Colleen Northcutt

Colleen Northcutt has been a dedicated volunteer since 2019, supporting fundraising events and education programs. "Besides giving back, I always feel like I receive more in return—new connections, cooking tips, delicious samples," she says.

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Pancotto (Parmesan-Garlic Crisped Bread with Spicy Greens)

All you need is a large skillet, your favorite bread, delicious wilty greens, and a few seasonings to whip up this delicious appetizer, demonstrated by J.M. Hirsch, co-author ofMilk Street Backroads Italy.

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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Featured Vendors

New! Papa's Dumpling Joins the Ferry Plaza

Jojo Zhu's popular, handcrafted dumplings have arrived at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market! Now, you can visit Papa's Dumpling on Tuesdays and Saturdays, as well as Thursdays at the Mission Community Market.

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New! Seasonal Bouquets at Crane Creek Growers

On their farm in Penngrove, Tom Turner and his family grow organic flowers to create gorgeous, fresh-cut bouquets. Stop by Crane Creek Growers on Tuesdays in the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Meet Crane Creek Growers

Mission Community Market: Featured Vendors

New! Chilango and Oaxacan Favorites at Tonantzin

Amalia and Saul Avenado both have decades of experience as cooks in Mexico City. Stop by their booth in the Mission Community Market for tamales dulces, cafe de olla, quesabirrias, and more.

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Locally-Themed Fun at Mission Loteria

Mission Loteria offers a wide variety of fun activities, colorful prints, and stickers from their locally inspired version of the classic game. Learn more at their temporary booth in the Mission Community Market.

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Community Happenings

FAACTS SF Food Action Summit: Cultivating Just Food Futures | April 27-28 | SF

Join FAACTS (Food and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty) for a two-day summit to transform how San Francisco addresses food insecurity and take bold steps toward creating the city's first long-term food system strategy. Co-presented by Foodwise, the summit will bring together community leaders, farmers, advocates, policymakers, restaurant leaders, and others to turn ideas into action and shape a just, regenerative, and resilient food future for all. Purchase tickets here (scholarships are available).

Foodwise Seasonal Spotlight: Spring Festival | April 26 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Vina Thakkar Patel, The Spice Collector’s Cookbook | May 3 | SF

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival | May 3-4 | Felton

Foreign Cinema Guest Chef Dinner with Bruce Hill (proceeds support Foodwise) | May 8 | SF

Foodwise Volunteer Orientation | May 10 | SF

Mother's Day Tea & Social at In The Black | May 10 | SF

Mother's Day Concert at Eatwell Farm | May 11 | Dixon

Foodwise Demo: Chris Yang, Piglet & Co | May 17 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Rick Martinez, Salsa Daddy | May 17 | SF

Setting a Place for Us Author Talk: Hawa Hassan in Conversation with Shakirah Simley | May 21 | SF

Foodwise Demo: Reina Montenegro, Chef Reina | May 31 | SF

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 | April 26

New! Papa's Dumpling

La Cocina Pop-Up: Fladä

Mandela Partners Pop-Up: Tutuli Mexican Bakery

Returning: Baby Bean Pie, Far West Fungi (new location), Keep It Simple Juice, Lucero Organic Farms, Peaches Patties, Triple Delight Blueberries

Out: Gumbo Social, Hodo, K&J Orchards (until May)

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Tuesday, 10am-2pm | April 29

New! Asúkar Palestinian-Cuban Fusion, Crane Creek Growers,Papa's Dumpling, RHJ Farms

En2Action/Ujamaa Kitchen: Remy Creations

Returning: Asúkar Palestinian Cuban Fusion, Remy Creations

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: Thursday, 10am-2pm | May 1

New! Nusa, RHJ Farms