North Park Farmers' Market Blog

DRINK THIS, NOT THAT

Ditch that soda! Drink smart at your favorite local farmer’s market and taste the rainbow of flavors offered. Catch GreenFix all week long at the Adams Avenue, North Park and Little Italy Mercato with their super healthy blend of 8 different greens, apple juice, banana and flax seed. For nature made sweet, you can also find Smit Orchards at all three markets offering apple cider that’s just as delicious cold as it is when served hot with a dash of cinnamon to fend off the chilly evenings. And when you need a vitamin C packed morning wake up, Polito Family Farms has blood orange juice for sale on Saturdays at the Mercato. Make it a part of your brunch when mixed with champagne for a twist on a classic mimosa, or enjoy the sweet tart juice all on it’s own. Vitamins, minerals and health for all!

CLASS IS NOW IN SESSION

We know you love shopping the farmer's markets, but you could be the next entrepreneur to sell at the markets. There are more than 40 weekly farmers markets in San Diego County; learn how to take your crop, product or idea and become a farmers' market success story.

Farmers Market Vending 101 will answer your questions including:

• What kind of products can I sell at farmers' markets?
• What permits do I need and how do I get them?
• What kind of equipment do I need and where do I find it?
• What will it cost to get started?
• How do I get accepted and make my product a best seller?

Limited class size. Class will be held in Little Italy. $45 includes class, materials and refreshments. CALL 619.233.3901 to reserve or email info@sdweeklymarkets.com for details.

Reserve your space now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/141003

GREENS GALORE AT THE NORTH PARK FARMERS' MARKET
JR Organics has tender young dandelion greens, perfect for tossing with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a splash of organic California olive oil from Thyme of Essence; keep the green theme going by adding chopped green onion and sliced avocado from R&L Farms.  If you're looking for something a little heartier, try  Suzie's Farm braising greens mix; it makes a great side dish with or without DaLe Ranch bacon, and also makes a unique and delicious topping for a homemade pizza with whole wheat dough from Conchetta's.  Rainbow chard is one of our favorite greens for cooking, we chop it and add it to soups, stews and pasta dishes (with Lisko's fresh handmade pasta, of course.) 
Don't fret if you're not cooking tonight, you can still get all the green goodness your body needs by picking up a smoothie from Green Fix.  They blend organic chard, kale, dandelion and other greens from local farmers with apple and banana to make an unbelievable tasty smoothie that's chock full of vitamins, iron, calcium, folic acid and other good stuff.  Grab one today and see how delicious healthy eating can be!

A SALT LEAVES SHOPPER DAZED AND INFUSED

The newest product from Salt Farm is a fire roasted tomato, basil and garlic infused sea salt called Bruscetta that's knocking out shoppers with the big bold flavors it adds to farm fresh vegetables.  It's been zipping up zucchini from Valdivia Farms, developing depth of flavor in roasted winter squash from Suzie's and spicing  great grilled green onions from JR Organic. 

Their sesame ginger infusion is brilliant with seafood, especially wild salmon from Poppa's.  Need a side with that salmon filet?  Try roasted Romanesco cauliflower from Suzie's, a beautiful vegetable that's bold enough to stand up to the salmon and that wonderful salt.