The Upper Haight Farmers' Market returns for a new season with the best in California produce, fun events, and more. Stop by and say hello on opening day, April 4, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Waller at Stanyan. We're excited to meet new faces and looking forward to a successful and enjoyable market season for everyone involved!See you there!
-- Luke Walton, Market Manager
. | Glorious Garlic!
April is National Garlic Month! Are you one of those who can’t live without your garlic? Good for  you! Medical studies have shown that garlic can lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots, reduce blood pressure, prevent cancer, and protect against bacterial and fungal infections.
California grows over 90% of the garlic produced in the U.S. And we usually see two or three different varieties of garlic at the market like Italian, spring green, and others. Read more here.
Food for Thought: "If each Californian bought an additional $4.50 in food directly from local farmers each week, farms would earn $8.6 billion of new income (25% increase)"--Ken Meter, Crossroads Resource Center. Listen to his views (3-part series) on building a more sustainable local food economy. |  |
Market Highlights
L&J Farms: Organic spring asparagus in all its glory! Earthy, succulent spears in thin or thick bunches, are perfect for your spring brunches in frittatas or quiche, or even on the grill.
Blue House Farm: Mounds of organic veggies like kale, spring garlic and onions, red or gold beets, leeks, lettuce, and even cut flowers!
Swallow Valley Farm: Pastured free-range eggs in gorgeous blues, browns, tans, and white in time for all those Easter egg hunts. They also have fresh organic strawberries to add to your brunch.
Nana Joe's Granola: All kinds of different granola blends like cluster blend, seeded blend, fruited blends, and more.
Flour Chylde Bakery: Unique wheat free/gluten free baked goodies such as ginger macaroon or vanilla bean tortes, jam filled shortbreads or to-die-for brownies, and a wide array of tasty cookies.
Market Events
April 4: Opening Day! Live music, kids' activities, contests and giveaways, and terrific produce abound!
April 11: Local Artist Showcase. Come see what your neighbors are creating and purchase something for yourself or as a gift.
April 18: Earth Day celebration. Bring the kids to sow some seeds for summer.
April 25: Find the secret word of the day on our Facebook page, mention it to the market manager and receive free produce!
Cookin' the Market - Chef Mario Hernandez
 People are always shocked to hear I’m not so fond of regular garlic. “But you’re a chef!” they say. “It’s super healthy!” they shout! I know, and I get it, but it’s one of those too-much-of-a-good-thing problems. People just over-use it in everything and I tend to like dishes that are balanced (yeah, I’m obnoxious).
But green garlic is different. It’s subtle, it’s coy, it’s perfect. You can use the entire plant, stem and all. Grill it, braise it, make a delicious gratin with it, and use it like you would regular garlic. You just won’t get the stiff punch of regular garlic, but the sweet and quaint flavor of spring. Grilled Green Garlic: Rinse, cut off root tips. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper, place on a hot grill for a few minutes until greens begin to brown, and voilà! Awesome! Add to grilled vegetables or chop and add to potato salads for flavor.
Make it with Garlic
These recipes are redolent with fresh garlic. Try them for your Passover or Easter holiday meals.
Classic Potato Latkes
Creamy Asparagus & Pasta
English Peas with Gorgonzola
Garlic Crusted Baby Artichokes
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Fresh Approach
Fresh Approach is partnering with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association to offer exciting programs that teach about food, nutrition, and agriculture using farmers’ markets as hands-on laboratories for learning concepts ranging from economics to history and science. Our staff coordinates farmers’ market tours, farmer presentations, field trips to working farms, and lessons about local food systems, plant science, nutrition, and food culture. For more information, visit Fresh Approach.
Stockton Asparagus Festival, Friday through Sunday, April 27 to 29, Downtown Stockton. Enjoy Asparagus Alley with delicious food. Sip on local California wines. Listen to a terrific lineup of musical entertainment. And have fun on carnival rides.
Petaluma Butter & Egg Days, Saturday, April 28, Downtown Petaluma. Celebrate the region’s rich agricultural history as one of the premier dairy regions in the country.
What's in Season
Fruit: Blueberries, oranges, raspberries, strawberries.
Vegetables: Artichokes, arugula, asparagus, avocados, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collards, garlic, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach.
Coming Soon: Apricots, cherries, blackberries, early summer vegetables.
Your Community
Spring Celebration & Easter Parade, Sunday, April 8, 10am to 5pm, parade at 2pm, Union Street, Gough to Fillmore. Family activities such as bounce house, kids' rides and games, a hands-on children's activities area, a petting zoo, a pony ride and some of the Bay Area's best musicians.
Upper Haight Farmers' Market, Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, April 4 to October 24, Waller at Stanyan. | |
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