Mission Community Market

Last Market, Gifts from La Cocina

2011-12-11T22:42:00.000-08:00

Last market of the season, Thursday December 15th! Thank you everyone for making our first full season a great one! Check out our lineup for the last day here: https://www.facebook.com/events/189245734501334/

Get your holiday gifts here and give back to your community at the same time!

Special appearance by La Cocina and gift packs from their amazing participants! Kika's Treats, Claire's Squares, Love & Hummus...just to name a few..

Thank You Rainbow!

2011-12-09T15:42:00.000-08:00

Thank you Rainbow Grocery for your generous grant supporting bilingual health promotion, WIC and EBT at MCM! Did you know MCM accepts EBT? Use it at final market next week for fresh foods, dinner, gifts!

Healthy Body Care today!

2011-12-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

Give the gift of healthy body care with locally-sourced, organic soap from Rubber Ducky Soap Co., Sensational Salts and aromatherapy, and natural sprays, oils and lotion from En Vie Naturals - Today 4-8pm!

Sensational Holiday Party Offerings!

2011-12-06T21:06:00.000-08:00

Stimulate your taste buds and impress your guests with Sensational Seasonings from Lisa Vincenti. Come to your senses from the outside (with her bath salts and foot soaks), and let Sensational Seasonings nourish your insides. Give away salts, soaks and sprays as party favors, and then whip up something quick and impressive with the seasonings! Many suggestions are listed on the products themselves. Here are some more to expand your holiday parties:

Blend into cream cheese or soft silken tofu and serve with Arizmendi breads
Knead into your quiche crusts
Buy nuts from Winters Fruit Tree. Drizzle some olive oil and Sensational Seasonings on them and bake for a few minutes. Serve in Jeff May's Smokin Pottery

Bon appetit!

Only 2 More Markets in 2011 - Get Your Gift Boxes!

2011-12-06T14:10:00.000-08:00

Get your MCM Gift Boxes w/ Dandelion Chocolate Madgascar Bars, Arizmendi: Mission granola, Rubber Ducky Soap Co., and Emmy's Pickles and Jams ! Plus Casa Bonampak flowers and Mystic World Press storybook! All for $30. Order now mcm@missioncommunitymarket.org to pick up this Thursday or Next.

Got Drupes? Ask Phil today at MCM

2011-12-01T10:19:00.000-08:00

Check out Karen Leibowitz's awesome article on almonds and conversation with Phil @ the Mission Community Market:

Active Ingredient: Almonds - The Bay Citizen

Get your almonds, veggies and gifts all on this sunny 1st of December!

Holiday Gifts, Farmers and Local Products @ MCM

2011-11-30T12:04:00.000-08:00

The Mission Community Market is open for 3 more markets! - December 1, 8 and 15th - 4-8pm. Then we close for the winter until April 5th.

Support your community businesses and get your locally-made gifts right in the street!

In addition to pre-ordering an MCM Gift Box, here's a sampling of some of the amazing gifts you can pick up this week:

Dandelion Chocolate - http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/

Amazing bean-to-bar chocolate. Selectively sourced, carefully crafted, locally-made.

Emmy's Pickles and Jams - http://emmyspicklesandjams.com/
The perfectly delectable gift, savory, sweet or both! MCM fruit jammed and veggies pickled by Emmy and Jonah!

Envie Naturals - http://www.envienaturals.com/
Natural beauty products, including lotions, body oils, sprays and bath salts for all skin types

Floreria la Poblanita - http://www.yelp.com/biz/floreria-la-poblanita-san-francisco
Amazing flowers and plants for every occasion!

The Heated - http://www.theheated.com/

Screenprinted Tea Towels, Dish Towels, Bags and more

Klick the Case - http://www.klickthecase.com/
One of a kind Turkish printed sleeves for laptops, ipads, and netbooks.

Live Local Mission - http://livelocalcard.com/
Your neighborhood loyalty card! Buy it for $20 at MCM and get little discounts all the time at participating local businesses. Think of it as a community-grown replacement for all those buy-10-get-1-free cards.

Mystic World Press - http://mysticworldpress.com/
Amazing hand-crafted books telling magical stories

Rubber Ducky Soap Co. - www.rubberduckysoap.com
Organic soaps, limp balms, mists and body oils from locally-sourced, natural ingredients.

Sensory Revolution - http://facebook.com/sensationalsalts
Sensational salts, spices and aroma therapy from organic herbs and spices.

Smokin Pottery- http://smokinpottery.wordpress.com/
Downright amazing locally-made pottery by Jeff May. Great vases for flowers, perfect accompaniment to salts and spices at MCM, great bowls for fruit and more!

Kale Chips: Warning....Addictive!

2011-11-27T14:50:00.000-08:00

You may have tried kale sauteed as a side, blended into pesto, or massaged into salad. A new and delicious way to consume this nutritious green is as chips! Yes, magically this green turns into a crispy-crunchy healthy craving with just a little seasoning and a few minutes in the oven. Caution: you may want to eat these everyday. Try making them with all the kale varieties sold at Mission Community Market. Only three weeks left in this season!

Kale Chips

1 bunch kale
olive oil to lightly coat kale
Sea salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 300°F. Rinse and dry the kale, then remove the stems and tough center ribs. Cut into large pieces, toss with olive oil in a bowl then sprinkle with salt. Arrange leaves in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp. **Watch them carefully in the last few minutes, as they turn from delicious to too dark brown in the blink of an eye!**

(Recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen)

Holiday Gift box from Local Biz

2011-11-23T12:32:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays...introducing our Winter-season gift boxes! Each box is loaded with treats from vendors at the market. This box features fragrant soap from Rubber Ducky Soap Co, delectable chocolate from Dandelion, organic pickles or jam from Emmy's Pickles and Jams, baked treats from Arizmendi Bakery, and colorful paper flowers from Casa Bonampak. All of this can be yours for $30! Boxes will be available to purchase at the holiday markets December 1, 8 and 15th.

Or pre-order right now at mcm@missioncommunitymarket.org

You too can look this good with boxes.

This Week: Sang Matiz and Jimbo Trout

2011-11-16T21:37:00.000-08:00

Is it every week that amazing music comes to the Mission Community Market? Yah. Just about. This Thursday, November 16:

4pm - Jimbo Trout -

5:30pm - Sang Matiz
Don't forget Sang Matiz' year end show on december seventeenth at El Rio!

A Very Veggie Thanksgiving Recipe

2011-11-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

Want to sample all the wonderful autumn vegetables at the market AND wow your Thanksgiving guests with some unexpected pomegranate pizazz-pop? Here is a perfect recipe that you can adjust to your own needs. Omit/add as you please. Throw in whatever entices you at this week's MCM and roast a few days ahead of time so you can relax on the big day itself!

Spiced Vegetables with Pomegranate Seeds

4 medium carrots (3/4 pound), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
2 large parsnips (1 pound), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
1 medium head cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
1 small butternut squash (2 pounds)—peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups crumbled cotija or feta cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup pomegranate seeds

Preheat the oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander and cayenne and season generously with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables on 2 large rimmed baking sheets and roast for about 55 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and golden. Scrape the vegetables into a bowl, toss with the cheese and pomegranate seeds and serve. (Courtesy of Food & Wine)

Nuts!

2011-11-06T17:21:00.000-08:00

Roasted. Raw. Blurred into a protein butter. In salads. In granola. In trail mix. In pie. In bread.......So many ways to enjoy the nuts and seeds sold at Mission Community Market. Here is one way that might be new to you: Nut Cheez! Yes, blended up with the right accessories, and you have yourself a pate of sorts that goes well on pizza, bread, stuffed into squash, or eaten by the spoonful. Here is a basic recipe that gives you protein and positive reviews!

NUT CHEEZ

1 cup of nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds....any combo of local MCM nuts!)
1 Tablespoon miso or 2 tsp salt to taste
2 Tablespoons olive oil
pinch of fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano)

Just blend all this together until it is a think ricotta-like consistency, adding water as needed to assist blending. (If you think ahead, soak the nuts overnight in some water.) You can add black pepper, some sundried tomato, or some turmeric to add some color! Or, use some flavor-roasted nuts for a more robust taste. More nut cheese recipe ideas here.....

Enjoy!

Chard Knocks

2011-11-01T22:10:00.000-07:00

A good old fall food stand-by is chard. Yes you can get it mostly year round, but why not start incorporating it into new recipes now?

Here are instructions for chard pesto! This is a very nutritious and delicious version that gives the classic sauce a new spin for when it's usual summery main player (basil) isn't as abundant.

Chard Pesto

1/4 cup olive oil, divided

3 cloves garlic

16 ounces Swiss Chard, washed and dried and stems removed

1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts

2 tsp. dried basil

3/4 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. lemon juice

Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in dutch oven. Add Swiss Chard and cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, or until wilted.

Chop garlic in a food processor. Add the chard, nuts, basil, salt remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil and lemon juice. Process until mixture looks like pesto.

(Courtesy of M.A.G. Foods)

We are the 99 Persimmons

2011-10-26T14:34:00.000-07:00

They are here! Eat them fresh and raw. Eat them baked into delicious things. Eat them frozen! Yes, frozen hachiya basically make themselves into sorbet. It's as easy as buying hachiya (the oblong variety that get squishy), allowing them to get very ripe, and then sticking them in the freezer (maybe in a bowl or tupperware). Wait a few hours, then cut one open and you have a delicious nutritious all natural fruit treat! Scoop right from the skin into your mouth!

!Dia de los Muertos!

2011-10-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

Celebrate early with us at MCM! The actual Dia de los Muertos is next Tuesday, but prepare your mind, kitchen, and spirit by visiting us for these special Dia-bolical events:

Mission Beacon will be offering craft activities, making Cempazuchitl (Marigolds- traditional flowers used to decorate Dia De Los Muertos Altars) and decorating paper skulls in honor of loved ones who have passed.

5:00pm - The hip hop class from The Marsh, Moving Beyond productions, are dancing in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. The dance is a celebration of life......by the dead.
6:00-7:30pm - Free swing dance lessons by Cat's Corner!

Howell Devine - Back for More!

2011-10-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Miss Pete and Josh last week? Well count your devine blessings (and your apples!) The duo HowellDevine is back for another awesome live set! Get in here folks! They won't be playing free shows for long. Today 4pm

Apple A Day!

2011-10-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

This week's spotlight goes to Hale's Apple Farm. Dave, the (apple)-Jack-of-All-Trades, is bringing 10 varieties to you tomorrow. Ten! Here are some teasers: Sleeping Beauty, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, and Pippin. Come taste all their tart and sweet glory at MCM. Once you have chosen your favorite, stock up: local apple season does not last forever. Of course they are delicious fresh (try them diced with a dash of lime, salt, pepper, or chili powder), but what to do with your extras once you've followed "Doctor's orders" and eaten your daily dose? Here are some great recipes that freeze well. Prepare now for the holidays!

APPLE PIE: TASTY & SIMPLE:

(For decades this recipe has made everyone in my huge family happy. Turns out it's vegan!)

Mom's Oil Pastry

2 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 c. oil
5 (or 6) T. cold water

Sift flour and salt together. Mix in oil and water
all at once with fork. Shape two balls. Roll between
2 (12 inch) squares of wax paper. Dampen table to
keep wax paper stationary. Makes 2 (9 inch) pie
crusts. (Recipe by "Little Lil" from Zell, MO Cook Book)

Filling Apple Filling

2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. EACH cinnamon & nutmeg
3 c. sliced apples

Mix dry ingredients lightly with apples. Put in pie
pan lined with crust.

Cover with top crust. Cover crust EDGE loosely with
aluminum foil so edge doesn't burn. Put on a cookie
sheet to catch any overflow.

Bake in 350-375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes. Be patient if you can and let cool for a bit. (Nouveau twist: add a pinch of crushed rosemary or basil to apples or crust.)

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CURRY APPLE SOUP (from VeganChef)

1 cup shallots, finely diced
2 T. oil
1 T. curry powder
2 t. ginger, minced
1/4 cup sherry
3 lbs. cooking apples of choice, peeled, cored, and diced
4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup apple juice
1 cup milk or soy milk
1-2 T. lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

In a large pot, saute the shallots in oil for 5 minutes or until soft. Add the curry powder and ginger, and saute an additional minute. Add the sherry, and stir well to deglaze the pot. Add the diced apples, vegetable stock, and apple juice, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. In a food processor or blender, in batches, puree the soup until smooth, and return the soup to the pot. Whisk in the soy/milk, a little of the lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. If desired, add additional curry powder, apple juice, or lemon juice to the soup to adjust the sweetness or spicy flavor of the soup to your own personal taste. Serve hot or cold.
Serves 6-8

http://www.veganchef.com/curriedapple.htm

Klick Back at MCM

2011-10-12T19:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome back Klick the case to MCM! Klick the Case is a San Francisco/Istanbul based sleeve company. They design fun, unique yet simple sleeves for laptops, tablets like iPad and netbooks. Check them out this Thursday!

MCM 10/6: Rain? What rain?

2011-10-07T10:24:00.000-07:00

We all can't deny the fact the weather hasn't really been playing fair lately, but it looks like yesterday we were able to catch a break (and a few photos as well!). We'd like to thank Bob Thayer and Joe Lewis as well as Bryant Denison from the Beehavers for coming out and rolling out some good tunes! There's new food to be seen and it was the perfect day to showcase these offerings at their prime! Come check it all of on our new Facebook Album:

MCM 10/6: Not a drop in sight!

2011-10-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

This week we are treated to a preview of Bob Thayer with Joe Lewis, in the run up to their October 16 show at the Make-Out Room, put on by Seaweed Sway. Bob is influenced by lounge, Toshio Hirano, jazz and beatnik poetry. He plays in multiple bands, including Rad Cloud & Dresses, & continues to explore various collaborations with friends.

Also, this week, Bryant Denison! Bryant is the instigator of a gypsy voodooo folk rock collective called the Beehavers. Listen to them here and hear Bryant live at MCM this week! Beehavers CD release party is 9PM Friday, October 10/21 at Amnesia.

Get to Know Your Jujubes

2011-10-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

Jujubes make a tasty natural snack all by themselves. They can be eaten in the early ripening stages when the fruit has a yellowish-green shade to it or dried where the fruit has a more rich, red color. Jujubes are high in Vitamin C and have been used in teas and medicines for centuries. The fruits have a mildly sweet flavor and a snappy crunch, making them fun and snacky, without all the corn starch and high fructo factor of conventional snacks. Now in season at MCM from Twin Girls Farm!

San Francisco Parks Alliance

2011-10-04T10:00:00.001-07:00

Many thanks to the Neighborhood Parks Council for providing non-profit sponsorship to MCM. For the last year they have provided us non-profit status, great guidance and the resources to start very quickly. We are also thankful to the SF Parks Trust for providing a grant to pay for music permits and musicians.

Now the SFNPC and SFPT have joined to form the amazing SF Parks Alliance. The mission of the SF Parks Alliance is to inspire and promote civic engagement and philanthropy to protect, sustain and enrich San Francisco parks and open green spaces. What a great fit as MCM engages the neighborhood in improving and enriching Bartlett Street with more murals, green design and public safety improvements. Keep in touch as our plans and outreach develop. And thank you SF Parks Alliance! We look forward to making the next year even better.

Dine at Commonwealth & Support MCM!

2011-10-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Commonwealth will be donating $10 to the Mission Community Market for the sale of each tasting menu bought in the month of October.

Commonwealth is a Progressive American restaurant located on Mission Street @ 18th. Every month they choose a local beneficiary. So far, they have raised over $28,000 for local non-profits!

Thank you to Commonwealth for all their support! Make a reservation to support MCM and the benevolent business model at Commonwealth!

Swinging out of September

2011-09-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Another Thursday well spend in the company of Nathan from Cat's Corner showing us some classic moves and grooves! It was also a great time to pick up a mug or two from Jeff May's Smokin Pottery to keep your cocoa in for those chilly Fall days. And we hope you all got a chance to check out Timebank, a community time exchange service where you give your time to a neighbor and they 'pay' you back with theirs.

You can check out all that and more in our new Facebook Album:
Mission Community Market 9/29: Timebank, Cat's Corner, Fall Foods!

Community Exchange Timebank

2011-09-29T10:00:00.001-07:00

The Bay Area Community Exchange Timebank is like a barter system but better. For every hour you spend doing something for someone in your community, you earn one hour from someone else in return. For example, you could help someone garden for an hour in return for an hour of guitar lessons from someone else.The more you help, the more you earn.

Timebank is meeting up at this week's MCM! Meet others in the Mission who want to exchange with their community. You don't have to have professional skills, it can be simple stuff like dog-walking or cooking lessons. Make a free profile with Timebank or join them at MCM.

Today at 5:30PM - Meet at the Timebank booth at MCM!