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People of MCM: Shirley and David

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This week there were so many great folks at MCM, we decided to feature two! Meet two of our market patrons, Shirley and David. 

Shirley

Meet Shirley, who we wanted to feature because she is one of our most dedicated MCM customers!  She’s always at the market, dressed to the nines and looking fabulous.  AND every week, she leaves with her cart filled to the brim….

Where do you live?  23rd between Guerrero and San Jose

How often do you come to the MCM?  Every week!  One week I couldn’t come because I had people visiting.

What are you buying?  Asparagus from Zuckerman’s Farm, smoked fish from Coastside Farms, chicken from Roli Roti, mushrooms from Far West Fungi, a ham hock from Jablow’s Meats for my son, eggs from Great Valley Poultry, and cauliflower, greens, and broccoli from Blue House Farm.  I’m making broccoli and cauliflower soup tonight.

What’s your favorite part of the market?  It’s close and convenient, and it has most of the organic farmers that I’ve known for years.  For the last twenty-five years, I’ve eaten organic.

What’s the best-kept secret at the MCM, or something you would like people to know about?  No secrets!  We don’t want any, we want everyone to come!

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Meet David, who was kind enough to let us interview him before he ate his burger — what amazing willpower!

Where do you live?  22nd and Shotwell

How often do you come to the MCM?  This is my second time. I’m glad you’re back.  I’m glad it’s here.

What are you buying?  A burger from 4505 Meats.

What’s your favorite part of the market?  I like the different variety of pop up food stands, with food you wouldn’t necessarily get in the Mission.  You might have to travel to another neighborhood to get this variety.

What’s the best kept secret at MCM, or something you would like people to know about?  Good quality and fresh products that are here every week.

Mercado Kitchen: Lion’s Mane Mushroom Feast

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How crazy are these Lion’s Mane mushrooms?  Ever since I spotted them last week at Far West Fungi, I’ve been curious about them. I grew more intrigued as I learned that when cooked, they have a texture similar to crab meat (!), and that many people eat them to help regenerate their nerve endings.  With all of this wild trivia swirling through my head,  I was excited to try a recipe that used only a couple of ingredients, and that would allow the unique flavor of these mushrooms to come through… you’ll just need some butter, carrots, onions, parsley, and of course, Lion’s Mane mushrooms! Read more

Monday Feature: Welcome Far West Fungi!

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Far West Fungi

For over fifty years and across four generations, Far West Fungi has been selling at Bay Area Farmers’ Markets, and we are thrilled to welcome them to MCM!  A family-run business, John and Toby Garrone operate a 60,000 square food growing facility in the heart of Monterey Bay, just 95 miles south of San Francisco. The business is supported by John and Toby’s four sons and their families, many of whom you might see selling at MCM each week. With the help of a steady ocean breeze and the location’s northern coastal fog, Far West Fungi uses a balance of modern and traditional growing techniques to produce a diverse array of fresh, organic mushrooms.

Visit them at MCM to buy several varieties of mushrooms, mushroom-growing kits, and other fun products! You can also learn more about some of  the many different types of mushrooms that exist at their Fungipedia page! Come visit them at MCM each Thursday 4-8pm and pick up some king trumpets, shitakes, or whatever kind of mushroom your heart desires.

Mastutake Mushrooms!

 

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