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Giants & Pumpkins Make MCM Awesome!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Mission Community Market in 4505 Meats, Blue House Farm, Hale Apple Farm, Mercado Plaza | Leave a comment

Giants game at MCM

Last Thursday was a truly memorable night at MCM, made even more special now that the San Francisco Giants just clenched the 2012 World Series title!

The night started out with a performance from the Horace Mann Community Music Center as a talented group of young performers treated us to a set of entertaining tunes!

Beginning at 5 pm, several patrons and community members enjoyed a showing of the Giants’ win over the Detroit Tigers on a warm October night while enjoying 4505 Meats‘ cheeseburgers or snacking on kettle corn from Peter’s Kettle Corn. Several patrons commented that they much preferred the chance to catch the game in an outdoor setting rather than a bar or restaurant and thanked MCM for bringing the World Series to them! We’d like to extend a GIANT thank you to Anderson AV Rentals and Amanda Leahy, as well as the wonderful people at Mission Market Fish & Poultry and El Perol for all their help to make this possible.

Kids of all ages enjoyed getting crafty in a pumpkin patch brought to you by Blue House Farm and Hale Farm, two of our amazing vendors. Seated atop bales of hay, kids created painted masterpieces made out of gourds of all sizes, and several patrons took home pumpkins to decorate or cook at home. The center of the market was transformed into a mini pumpkin patch for the afternoon and when it got dark, carved pumpkins illuminated to light the market. Thanks so much to Minnie of Blue House Farms and Dave of Hale Farms for making the pumpkin patch a success!

We’d like to thank everyone who came out to the market this week by participating in the movement to transform Bartlett Street into a space where community members gather to enjoy one another’s company and connect with neighbors. Click here for more information on the Mercado Plaza project, a campaign to make Bartlett a safe, inviting, family-friendly environment for community collaboration.

Our Newest Vendor: Shrimp & Love Ceviche

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Blog, Shrimp & Love | Leave a comment

We’re very excited to offer a new prepared food option to MCM’s patrons. Shrimp & Love Ceviche is owned and operated by siblings Orlando and Monica Trigueros. They specialize in different types of ceviche that combine all the delicious flavors of Latin American cuisine into a healthy meal. They’ve been at MCM for a couple of weeks now, offering a wide variety of ceviches that incorporate fresh vegetables, tropical fruit, and of course, fresh seafood! Orlando and Monica have developed their own special variations like Mango Ceviche, Jalapeño Ceviche, and Passion Fruit Ceviche. Each variety is made with plenty of love. Our favorite is the spicy Green Shrimp Aguachile! Their ceviches are available to sample at MCM and are sold in convenient take-home containers. Pick one up this Thursday and dinner will be a snap!

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!
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