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Pre-Cinco de Mayo @ MCM TODAY

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jean in Blog, Zia Designs | 1 Comment

We may be a few days early, but come stocked with feast-worthy fare for your weekend celebration. Snag some fish from Coastside for tacos, and citrus or strawberries to serve a twist with your classic margarita. ZIA will also showcase hand-made apparel in celebration of the holiday, displaying their dedication to “producing original artwork honoring indigenous mexican roots.” This year brings the 8th annual party in Dolores Park celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. 10am-6pm. Check out SF Cinco … →

Organic Asparagus –> IN SEASON

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jean in Blog, L&J Farms | Leave a comment

Carrot Almond Salad from 101cookbooks.com This week L&J Farms come to Bartlett Street. They specialize in organic asparagus, garlic, green onions and lettuce. Did you know asparagus can grow up to 6 inches in one day? Must be all that vitamin C, thiamin, and potassium. Want great ideas for asparagus? Try this fresh, delicious carrot asparagus salad, from fresh food aficionado and cookbook author Heidi Swanson at 101cookbooks.com

HAPPY MAY DAY!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jean in Artists, Blog | Leave a comment

In the spirit of the movement, we’d like to introduce Local Artist & Printmaker Michael Roman According to his site, “Michael Roman is an activist. He rails against the injustices of the world in his work, yet his work walks between the lines of reality and unreality and connects the dots of consequences.” See more of Roman’s art here. He will have his handmade stencils and screenprints for sale at the market this week. “Born and raised in Los Angeles, Roman … →

Eggs, Pottery and Artist Opportunities

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jean in Arizmendi Bakery, Blog, public art, Smokin Pottery, Tomatero Farm | Leave a comment

Featured Treats – Fresh Tomatero Eggs and Local Arizmendi Breads This week Arizmendi Bakery will be joining us with their savory and sweet concoctions, as well as Tomatero Farm, who will be bringing their pasture-raised eggs that are firm, bright and delicious. Straight from the famer, “our eggs are so fresh they could have been produced less than 24 hours from when you purchase them!” Handmade Pottery Local Artisan, Jeffrey May, makes one-of-a-kind pieces of pottery as Smokin’ Pottery, “individually … →

Mercado Match

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jean in Blog | Leave a comment

Another new feature of MCM for 2012, we will match $1 for every $1 spent through CalFresh (EBT) as part of the Mission Health Promotora Project (MCM’s bilingual nutrition outreach program, with Carecen and Urban Sprouts). Our mission is to engage all peoples and families in the Mission and provide better access to healthy, fresh foods. Mercado Match is funded by a mini-grant from Rainbow Grocery. Find us at the info table at 22nd and Bartlett Street for more info. … →