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Richmond Main Street Farmers' MarketSeptember 2012

The season is a-changin' and that means a new selection of fruitis arriving at your farmers' market, transitioning from sweetstonefruit and berries to delicious figs, grapes, and persimmons.We'll all miss summer's succulent fruit but we're looking forwardto the taste of crisp apples and juicy pears. Enjoy the season asit changes!

Apples - For baking, eating, canning, a good basic sweet flavor.Figs - Soft and sweet, a roll-your-eyes, it's-so-good kind of fruit.Grapes - Little orbs of luscious sweet juice to pop in your mouth.Pears - Elegant, versatile, and with an oh-so-good flavor.Persimmons - Tangy and tart, soft or firm, they're bright, colorfuland exotic.Pomegranates - Pucker-up tartness with sweet undertones,makes a delicious juice.

Fruity Fall Recipes

Take these wonderful seasonal fruits and vegetables, add a touchof savory sweet magic, toss in a little homemade charm and you'llhave very happy family and guests.

Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Pork with Figs, Onions, and Mustard

Pear, Squash, and Onion Gratin

Roasted Grapes

For more great fall recipes, visit PCFMA's website.

Market Highlights

Nunez Farms: Great selection of organic seasonalveggies like tasty summer squash (watch for theirwinter squash!), plump tomatoes, and a rainbow of bellpeppers, all great on the grill for Labor Day. They havesalad greens, potatoes, and onions, too.

J&J Ramos Farms: Apples are coming! Crimson Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady,and others. And get the last of the luscious nectarines like Artic Mist,

crunchy almonds and walnuts, and Red Flame grapes.

Medina Berry Farms: Strawberries are really good this time of year,plump and sweet, perfect for a pie or dessert. Try their berries forsome really good eatin.

Salami Lady Cash & Carry: Napa area honey for your salad dressingsand marinades. Tasty salami in a variety of flavors.

East West Gourmet: Traditional Afghani bolani at its best, stuffed withlentils, potatoes, or spinach. Try some of their nice lentil curry orsundried tomato pesto sauces with your bolani.

Ochoa Flowers: A wide selection of glorious summer flowers in mixed

In This Issue

Fall FruitMarket HighlightsMarket EventsHeirloom Exposition

Fresh ApproachCookin' the MarketFruity Fall RecipesWhat's in SeasonYour Community

National Heirloom

Exposition

Tuesday through Thursday,September 11 to 13, SantaRosa. See over 3,000

varieties of heirloom producefrom every state. With morethan 70 speakers and 250natural food vendors, this isthe world's largest heritagefood event. The Expositioncreates awareness on issuessurrounding 'pure food' withproceeds from this not-for-profit event benefitting schoolgardens and other foodprograms.

Fresh Approach

Autumn is drawing near and

at Fresh Approach thatmeans were gearing up fornutrition classes that featurefall produce as well asfarmers market tours withlocal schools and, of course,Food Day. Food Day is anational celebration and dayof raising awareness abouthealthful, affordable,sustainable food. Food Daywill be October 24 andplanning is alreadyunderway. Fresh Approach iscoordinating with food

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bouquets or single flower bunches. From roses and sunflowers to irisand godetias, they're sure to make you smile.

Market Events

September 5: Find the secret word of the day on themarket Facebook page and mention the word to themarket manager for some great produce prizes, whilesupplies last.

September 12: Guess the weight of the big bag of fruitand win it!

September 19: Enter to win a big jar of fresh local honey.

September 26: Enter to win a bag of fresh seasonal produce.

Keep up-to-date! Check the farmers market Facebook page for

event updates or changes.

Cookin' the Market - Chef Anna Buss

Radicchio has been used since ancient times for itsmedicinal properties as a blood purifier and also forinsomnia. Modern cultivation of the plant began in late

15th century, and now all radicchio that you find in themarket is named after the region where it was firstgrown in Italy. This cruciferous vegetable is high in fiber,magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin K.Riboflavin helps the body sustain healthy skin, nails,

eyes, mouth, lips, and tongue. Vitamin K increases bone health andhelps to limit naturally occurring gradual neuron damage to the brain.

When shopping for Radicchio select tight, firm heads that feel heavy fortheir size. It can be eaten fresh, grilled, sauted, blanched, or roasted.Not only can it be cooked in multiple ways it also pairs well with avariety of flavors. The bitterness of radicchio can be complimented bysweet, salty, sour, pungent, and savory flavors. So next time you go tothe farmers market add radicchio to your bag!

Check out new recipes, cooking tips and the cooking demonstration

schedule on the Cookin' the Market Facebook page.

access advocates in SanJose and Oakland, learningabout exciting initiativestaking place in thecommunities in which wework, and planning activitiesto help ensure that farmersmarkets are an integral partof Food Day efforts in theBay Area. Encouragingcommunity members to enjoy

their local farmers marketsis a great way to celebrateand support sustainable foodsystems year-round, andFood Day is an excellent wayto highlight the great workalready being done andinspire action needed for ahealthier future!

What's in Season

Fruit: Apples, Asian pears,figs, grapes, melons, pears,persimmons, pomegranates,strawberries.

Vegetables: Artichokes,beets, bell peppers, bokchoy, broccoli, brusselssprouts, cabbage, carrots,cauliflower, celery, chard,corn, cucumber, eggplant,garlic, green beans, hotpeppers, kale, leeks, lettuce,mushrooms, onions,potatoes, spinach, summersquash, winter squash,tomatoes.

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