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September 2012 | | | | | The season is a-changin' and that means a new selection of fruit is arriving at your farmers' market, transitioning from sweet stonefruit and berries to delicious figs, grapes, and persimmons. We'll all miss summer's succulent fruit but we're looking to the taste of crisp apples and juicy pears. Enjoy the season as it changes!
Apples - For baking, eating, canning, a good basic sweet flavor.
Figs - Soft and sweet, a roll-your-eyes, it's-so-good kind of fruit.
Grapes - Little orbs of luscious sweet juice to pop in your mouth.
Pears - Elegant, versatile, and with an oh-so-good flavor.
Persimmons - Tangy and tart, soft or firm, they're bright, colorful and exotic.
Pomegranates - Pucker-up tartness with sweet undertones, makes a delicious juice.
Fruity Fall Recipes
Take these wonderful seasonal fruits and vegetables, add a touch of savory sweet magic, toss in a little homemade charm and you'll have very happy family and guests.
Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Pork with Figs, Onions, and Mustard
Pear, Squash, and Onion Gratin
Roasted Grapes
►For more great fall recipes, visit PCFMA's website. |  | | Market Highlights
 Bautista Ranch: Peppers, peppers, and more peppers! From mild bell peppers to hot chile peppers, they have it all. They will also add several varieties of sweet summer melons and fat tomatoes to their offerings, not to mention winter squash arriving as we speak - acorn, butternut, and others.
Cipponeri Farms: Catch the last of the summer melons like watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, and take home some of their plump sweet grapes right now. Thompson seedless and Red Flame come to mind.
Rainbow Orchards: Apples are here! Lots of different varieties like Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Braeburn, Honey Crisp, and others. They also have scrumptious Bartlett, Bosc, and Asian pears.
Achadinha Cheese Company: Fabulous handmade artisan cheeses like Capricious which won "Best of Show" at the American Cheese Society meeting; Broncha, a delicious Portuguese goat cheese; and the creamy feta with a fresh salty flavor.
Fernandes Flowers: A wide selection of glorious summer flowers in mixed bouquets or single flower bunches. From roses and sunflowers to iris and godetias, they're sure to make you smile.
Market Events
 September 5 & 12: Enter to win a year's subscription to Lucky Peach magazine!
September 19: Find the secret word of the day on the market Facebook page and mention the word to the market manager for some great produce prizes, while supplies last.
Come say hello to your new market manager, Jeff Jelsma!
►Keep up-to-date! Check the farmers’ market Facebook page for event updates or changes.
Cookin' the Market - Chef Anna Buss
 Radicchio has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties as a blood purifier and also for insomnia. Modern cultivation of the plant began in late 15th century, and now all radicchio that you find in the market is named after the region where it was first grown in Italy. This cruciferous vegetable is high in fiber, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin K. Riboflavin helps the body sustain healthy skin, nails, eyes, mouth, lips, and tongue. Vitamin K increases bone health and helps to limit naturally occurring gradual neuron damage to the brain.
When shopping for Radicchio select tight, firm heads that feel heavy for their size. It can be eaten fresh, grilled, sautéed, blanched, or roasted. Not only can it be cooked in multiple ways it also pairs well with a variety of flavors. The bitterness of radicchio can be complimented by sweet, salty, sour, pungent, and savory flavors. So next time you go to the farmers market add radicchio to your bag!
► Check out new recipes, cooking tips and the cooking demonstration schedule on the Cookin' the Market Facebook page.
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In This Issue
Fall Fruit
Market Highlights
Market Events
Heirloom Exposition
Fresh Approach
Cookin' the Market
Fruity Fall Recipes
What's in Season
Your Community
National Heirloom Exposition
Tuesday through Thursday, September 11 to 13, Santa Rosa. See over 3,000 varieties of heirloom produce from every state. With more than 70 speakers and 250 natural food vendors, this is the world's largest heritage food event. The Exposition creates awareness on issues surrounding 'pure food' with proceeds from this not-for-profit event benefitting school gardens and other food programs.
Fresh Approach Autumn is drawing near and at Fresh Approach that means we’re gearing up for nutrition classes that feature fall produce as well as farmers’ market tours with local schools and, of course, Food Day. Food Day is a national celebration and day of raising awareness about healthful, affordable, sustainable food. Food Day will be October 24 and planning is already underway. Fresh Approach is coordinating with food access advocates in San Jose and Oakland, learning about exciting initiatives taking place in the communities in which we work, and planning activities to help ensure that farmers’ markets are an integral part of Food Day efforts in the Bay Area. Encouraging community members to enjoy their local farmers’ markets is a great way to celebrate and support sustainable food systems year-round, and Food Day is an excellent way to highlight the great work already being done and inspire action needed for a healthier future!
What's in Season
Fruit: Apples, Asian pears, figs, grapes, melons, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, strawberries.
Vegetables: Artichokes, beets, bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, green beans, hot peppers, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, spinach, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes.
Your Community Ghiradelli Chocolate Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, 12pm to 5pm. Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate inspired family activities. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand.
Polk St. Blues Festival, Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30, 10am to 6pm, Polk St., Jackson to California St. Two stages of music, food, drink, arts and crafts, and much more. And it's free!
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