Spring Frittata
Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate than a delightful seasonal frittata that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? This dish is great for Easter brunches as well as kosher for Passover if you or your friends observe these holidays. But, no matter who you are or when you make it, you can enjoy this simple recipe! Read more
Meet Ane and Luke, who are newcomers to the area, but are excited to have the MCM in their backyard!
Where do you live? In the Mission, we moved here about a month ago.
How often do you come to the MCM? We have tried to come to the market every week since we’ve been here. I [Ane] get excited about Thursdays!
What are you buying? Today, we’ve bought pasta from Home Maid, oranges from Twin Girls, apples from K & J Orchards, kale from Blue House, and Broncha cheese from Achadinha Cheese Company.
What’s your favorite part of the market? It depends! I think it’s exciting to be able to get something to eat here, like a 4505 Meats burger, there’s something to crave. But, everything here is special in it’s own way, so I can’t just choose one!
What’s the best-kept secret at MCM, or something you would like people to know about? We want people to know about it! When Luke walked past and realized that the market was here, we both came back the same day to shop. People should come check it out because it’s good…. and try everything! Every week, we pick something different and get it. This week, we’re going to eat the apples and cheese together.
This week there were so many great folks at MCM, we decided to feature two! Meet two of our market patrons, Shirley and David.
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!
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.
This Thursday March 14th we have an amazing market planned for you! Not only are we welcoming some new vendors, we’re also welcoming back some of your favorite returning vendors who are just getting started this season!
Our newest vendor is Zuckerman’s Farm, selling several varieties of potatoes from fingerlings to yukon golds, as well as small and large varieties of asparagus. These potatoes will be the perfect addition to your corned beef and cabbage this St. Patty’s Day!
After much anticipation, we’re thrilled to announce that Onigilly will make their return to MCM this Thursday! They’ll be back on a bi-weekly schedule so you can catch them at MCM on the 14th and the 28th this month. We’re so glad that we’ll have their tasty Japanese rice wraps back on Bartlett Street! Not to be outdone, Shrimp and Love Ceviche will also be back with their signature styles of ceviche, ranging from spicy to subtly sweet and everything in between! Our pals at 4505 Meats will have St. Patty’s Day specials and they’ll be smoking meats on site!
In case all that doesn’t entice you, we’ve also got music from Heather Normandale at 4:30 pm and Mountain Dojo with Toshio Hirano and Dave Berry at 6:00 pm. Heather plays eclectic folk music that combines cello, marimba, bells and trumpet, along with rhythm-driven picking on banjo, steel mandolin, and guitar.
Mountain Dojo is a bluegrass duo known to entertain with their energetic and soulful shows. They incorporate a mix of classic country and bluesy songs from the golden era of 1920-1949 featuring guitar, mandolin, and vocal harmonies.
Come on down this Thursday 4-8pm for an awesome night!
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
