Get to know Persimmons

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Arata Farm, Blog, Twin Girls Farm | Leave a comment

Fall is on its way, and that means loads of delicious seasonal fruit will soon be available. First up are persimmons, available from Arata Farm and Twin Girls Farm. The fruit is edible and delicious in its firm state, but many believe that the best flavor is achieved when the fruit is able to rest a bit after harvest to develop a softer texture.

Commercially, there are two main types of persimmons: astringent and non-astringent.  Astringent persimmons contain very high levels of tannins and therefore should not be eaten before fully ripened. The Hachiya variety of persimmons sold by Twin Girls are the most common type of astringent persimmon. Non-astringent persimmons are not entirely free of tannins, but they have much lower levels than the astringent varieties and can be enjoyed when firm or when more mature.

The non-astringent persimmons available at Arata’s stand (pictured) are nice and firm, and I’ve been enjoying them all week long, eaten whole or cut into wedges. Twin Girls’ Hachiyas are much softer and are also delectable. Both varieties are delicious and ready for tasting at MCM! Check out these great suggestions of five interesting ways to eat this unique fruit, including everything from salsas to margaritas.

Dinner at Our Place this Thursday

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mission Community Market in 4505 Meats, Chaac Mool, Get Goes Mobile Cafe, Kasa Indian, Onigilly, Roli Roti | Leave a comment

Do you know what sets the Mission Community Market apart from other farmer’s markets? We have so much more than just delicious, local, fresh produce! We also have vendors who want to feed you a variety of healthy, hearty dinner options. Come hungry to MCM this Thursday and indulge in some of what we have to offer. Having a hard time keeping track of what tasty dinner options are available? Allow us to break it down for you.

Roli Roti is the latest addition to the growing list of MCM’s hot food vendors, and they’ll bring their signature free-range rotisserie chickens each week. You can get a whole, half or quarter chicken, plus delicious roasted potatoes. Chaac Mool serves up traditional Yucatecan cuisine every Thursday as well. Try the cochinita pibil taco or pick up some handmade tortillas to go! You can also get a hot, juicy 4505 Meats cheeseburger any Thursday–try yours with a fried egg on top! We also now offer espresso, tea, and hot chocolate every week courtesy of Get Goes Mobile Cafe. They even have mocha shakes for warm afternoons. Finally, we have two vendors who alternate every other week: Onigilly and Kasa Indian. Kasa will serve up traditional Indian cuisine–including their gobi aloo kati roll–this week and Onigilly will have gourmet rice balls next week!

Y.U.M. Chefs’ Market Cooking Class

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Blog, YUM Chefs | Leave a comment

Over the past few months, you might have had the chance to meet Chef Leah Brooks of YUM Chefs at MCM, where she’s been reaching out to members of the Mission community and letting them know about her local non-profit cooking school. Now she’s hosting a cooking class for adults (21+) to help you get the most out of your farmer’s market bounty! If you love shopping at MCM but want to improve your culinary skills, wonder how to best prepare the ingredients you buy from our amazing vendors, or just want to spend a night cooking with new friends, join her for this amazing class. Plus, since the class starts at 6 pm, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the market beforehand!

YUM Chefs Farmer’s Market Cooking Class for Adults!  

This October, spend a Thursday night cooking with the bounty of the bay area in the heart of the Mission. Chef Kyra will lead you on a tour of the Mission Community Market, teaching you how to find the best ingredients for a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal – and how to prepare them in a hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn cooking basics (including knife skills), gain confidence in the kitchen, and gain comfort with the art of improvisation. Price includes a tour, cooking class, and family-style dinner, so you can enjoy your creations!

October 18th, 2012 6:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $65 (must be 21 and older)

For more information, visit the YUM Chefs website.

To sign up, contact Leah at leahbrooks@yumchefssf.org

Deadline to sign up is October 14th.

Leah hails from Seattle where she graduated from culinary school and spent many years at some of the Pacific Northwest’s most celebrated restaurants. After spending some time teaching children’s cooking classes, she knew she wanted to take a break from cooking in restaurants so she could use her culinary mastery to teach kids! Leah was drawn to the Bay Area for its bounty of fresh ingredients and the edible education movement that originates here. If you haven’t yet met Leah, come by the market this Thursday, October 11th to say hello!

Dream Again and Paint a Mural

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Artists, Blog, murals, public art | Leave a comment

You know that beautiful mural at the corner of Bartlett and 21st Streets? Daniel Galvez painted that mural, titled Dream, in 1996 and it’s had a healthy life until recently. Now the artist has generously offered his time to restore the mural to its original glory! Check out the original opening with Mayor Willie Brown, Ruth Asawa of Ruth’s Table, and other local luminaries below:

Want to be a part of the community? Learn the art of mural-making with one of the Mission’s most famous (he also painted Carnaval on 24th and South Van Ness). Come paint and restore Dream with Daniel in the month of October!

Email jeremy [at] missioncommunitymarket.org for details.

Commonwealth & MCM Partnering up

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Blog, Chef Market Box, Good Eggs, Vendors | Leave a comment

Commonwealth restaurant will donate $10 to the Mission Community Market for the sale of each tasting menu purchased throughout September. Well, we’re pairing up with Commonwealth in another delicious way this month–the Chef’s Market Box!

Our Chef’s Market Box is more than a CSA–it’s a set of ingredients sourced from MCM’s vendors, perfectly portioned to create a recipe designed by a local culinary rock star. The market boxes are sold in partnership with Good Eggs.

Chef Jason Fox of Commonwealth has created an exclusive recipe that truly celebrates what’s in season. This market box contains all the farm-fresh ingredients you’ll need to create a chilled pepper soup, beet and spinach salad, and early girl tomato bruchetta. Order today and it will be ready for pickup or delivery on Thursday, September 27th.

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