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Amazing Art from Jen Kindell

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Mission Community Market in Artists, Jennifer Kindell, Tomatero Farm, Vendors, Zuckerman's Farm | Leave a comment

Part of MCM’s mission is to support small businesses in the Mission and Jen Kindell is a local artist that recently joined the market. Jen has been a vendor at MCM since February, and you don’t want to miss her beautiful silkscreened products, featuring vibrant, colorful images of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Jen began her career as an independent artist relatively recently – in August of last year, she started making screen prints of produce, just for herself. After seeing her work, friends and family members requested their own copies. She began selling her artwork on Etsy and at MCM, so that each of us can own a Jen Kindell original! She has an art degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and has also been an art teacher in the past, spreading her love of art to countless students!
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Jen is excited to be at MCM because she feels constantly inspired by the seasonal produce all around her.  Previously, she created a piece that is an ode to the purple asparagus from Zuckerman’s.  Her latest is a strawberry inspired by Tomatero Farm (a sneak peek of this awesome design is shown below).  “This is the best market in the city,” she says.  “I feel blessed to be a part of it.”  We’re glad to have you, Jen!  Come out to MCM to see Jen’s amazing artwork in person, and you can also visit her on the web!

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Mercado Kitchen: Miso-Tahini Dressing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Mission Community Market in Blog, Mercado Kitchen, Nyia Yi Farm, Recipes, Tomatero Farm, Vendors | Leave a comment

I developed this Miso-Tahini dressing a couple of months ago and it’s the gift that keeps on giving.  It’s so simple, everyone is nuts about it, and it goes well with everything!  I have dressed green salads with it, poured it on cooked legumes with rice….the applications are ENDLESS!  I make it in a small mason jar, keep it in the fridge, and break into it all the time. Here, I’m making it for a dino kale salad with watermelon radishes!  If you haven’t had watermelon radishes before, they can be mild or spicy, depending on the time of year.  Not only are they tasty, these radishes add stunning color to any dish!

 You’ll need

  • 1 bunch dino kale, chiffonaded from Tomatero Farm
  • 3-4 watermelon radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbs tahini
  • 1 tbs miso
  • 1 tbs sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 big clove garlic, minced from Nyia Yi Farms
  • ¼ of a lemon
  • Pepper to taste Read more

Mercado Kitchen: Asparagus & Farro Salad

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Mission Community Market in Blog, Mercado Kitchen, Nyia Yi Farm, Recipes, Terra Savia, Tomatero Farm, Vendors, Zuckerman's Farm | Leave a comment
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Asparagus & Farro

We all know that asparagus is the best, and often, I simply roast it in the oven with salt & pepper, olive oil, and a splash of lemon, and love life.  But, what about when you want something a little more?  I cooked up this easy Asparagus-Farro Salad with Feta, using the incredible asparagus that MCM is lucky enough to have from Zuckerman’s Farm.  For this recipe you’ll need:

  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 2 cups of dry farro
  • 1 bunch red spring onions (from Tomatero Farm)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (from Nyia Yi Farms)
  • 2 – 3oz feta cheese
  • Olive Oil (from Terra Savia)
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste Read more

I say Tomato, you say yes please!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Blog, Happy Boy Farms, Recipes, Tomatero Farm | Leave a comment

If you’ve been to MCM in the past few weeks, you’ve probably caught yourself staring at the beautiful bounty that is the earliest crop of tomatoes from Happy Boy Farms and Tomatero Farm.  A wide variety of heirloom and cherry tomatoes have been making their way into many a market basket! If you’re overwhelmed by all the varieties of cherry tomatoes available, never fear! Just take a peek at this helpful chart from the Happy Boy Farms website and you’ll sound like a pro in no time:

One of my favorite ways to showcase delicious, vine-ripened tomatoes is in a fresh salsa. This recipe is surprisingly simple and easy to create, but do yourself a favor and do not leave out the secret ingredient– ume, or plum vinegar–which adds a sweet tanginess while showcasing the ingredients perfectly. It will most likely involve an extra trip to a specialty store to find it, but you won’t be disappointed by the outcome. I like to use a mix of different tomatoes, to add variety in terms of both color and flavor. Larger heirloom tomatoes are the easiest to dice, but throwing in a handful of a few different types of chopped cherry tomatoes can really add depth and interest to the salsa. Be as creative as you want when choosing your tomatoes. Read more

Try This Recipe with Fresh Berries from MCM!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mission Community Market in Recipes, Tomatero Farm, Yerena Farms | Leave a comment

If you’re looking for a tasty, easy dessert to serve at your next dinner party, look no further than this deliciously sweet-but-not-too-sweet treat. The salt in the ricotta offers a beautiful balance for the sweet fruit, resulting in a perfectly-flavored finish to your meal.  This dish is also great because it’s equally yummy if you serve it warm or chilled, making it an easy dish to bring to share at a potluck.

The original recipe that I used called for blueberries, but it’s equally amazing with raspberries or strawberries like the perfectly plump ones that are available right now from Yerena Farms at the MCM.

Lemon-Ricotta Soufflé with Raspberries

1/2 cup sugar, preferably organic washed cane sugar

6 large eggs (grab some fresh, local eggs from Tomatero Farm if you can!)

grated zest of one lemon

1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese (If I can find it, I like to use a fresh farmer’s cheese instead)

1 pint raspberries (if you substitute strawberries, be sure to cut them up into 1-inch pieces)

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Butter a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.  Set aside 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining 7 tablespoons of sugar, and lemon zest.  Add the ricotta and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie plate and bake for 15 minutes in the lower third of the oven.  Top with blueberries, sprinkle with the last tablespoon of sugar, and bake until just set, about 15 minutes more.  Serve warm or chilled.
  • Enjoy!!

Recipe adapted from Fresh Food Fast: Delicious, Seasonal Vegetarian Meals in Under an Hour

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