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Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market Newsletter
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January 8, 2012 | |
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a look back and special thanks!...
While it's time to look forward, we can't help but look back and see how far we've come since opening our market in May of 2010! Special thanks to our regular customers, to the community of Fairbanks and especially the owners of Del Rayo Village; to all the locavores who frequent not only the RSF Farmers Market, but all the farmers markets throughout San Diego County each week, and help our local farmers to thrive! Also, huge thanks to the Helen Woodward volunteers, and to our regular bloggers Andrea Drexelius of French Basketeer, and Dr. Tony Puopolo (writing is not an easy endeavor!) for making the newsletter informative and current, to all of our followers on Facebook and our website, and to our newsletter audience!...your input and participation helps celebrate and evangelize our local farms and artisan producers! In Gratitude!...HAPPY 2012 TO ALL!
Raquel Pena, Market Manager
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FACES OF THE MARKET
by Andrea Drexelius, French Basketeer
HOLIDAY MARKET = HOLIDAY CHEER!
Combine fresh local produce, fantastic food, wine and holiday shopping, with the music of Manny Cepeda...and you have one very festive holiday farmers market!
Most everyone was "tuned" in and tapping their feet..though there were several who showed us their dance moves...like market regulars Marlene & Gerard below.
And Alison Stevens of Magnolia Flowers with husband Pablo...
Girls just having fun!
the youngest...and cutest to join in!
Manny Cepeda will be performing an encore performance next Sunday, January 15th starting at 10 o'clock!
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VENDORS
FARMS:
Archi's Acres B St. Growers Candy's Date Farm Da-Le Ranch Hopkins Almonds Kawano Farms Key's Lavender Farm Marian's EVOO Oils Nicolau Goat Farm Paradise Valley Ranch Pudwill Berry Farms Sage Mountain Smit Orchards Spring Hill Dairy Suncoast Farms Valdivia Farms
FOOD PRODUCERS:
Bitchin' Sauce Bonelli Butters Eclipse Chocolat Emilio's Paella Gourmet Tamales Impeccable Taste Johann's Gluten Free Bakery La Isla Ceviche Lisko Imports Loic Patisserie & Creperie Pangea Tea Power Juice Up Rancho Roast Coffee Sweet Lizzies Southern Gourmet Thyme of Essence Oils & Spices NON-FOOD ARTISANS: Fiori Designs Foxy Treats French Basketeer French Garden Shoppe Guru Trader Magnolia Flowers Orchids Of Course Petite Bebe Seven Hopes United Terroir by the Sea
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HEALTHY LIVING
BY DR. TONY PUOPOLO, MD, MA
NEW YEARS REVOLUTION
New Year's is a time to think big. It is a time to be looking for ways to change your life and the lives of those around you in a positive way. How are you going to make a dent in the universe this year? Is 2012 is going to be the year that you overthrow the negative, unproductive aspects of your life with sudden, marked change (AKA a revolution!). CONTINUE READING |
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TOUR DE FARM:
PUDWILL BERRY FARMS
a little history...
Owned and operated by Randy Pudwill and wife PY,
Pudwill's father began Pudwill
Berry Farms by growing raspberries in the early 80's. Decades later, the 59-acre farm in Nipomo grows a variety of fruits, from Hautbois strawberries to Black Mission figs.
Raspberry and blackberry bushes flourish in the temperate coastal community of Nipomo, and protective tenting keeps the Pudwill Farms booth at the farmers market deep in luscious berries througout the fall and winter months...lucky for us Californians!
My kids and I took a little road trip up the coast to visit friends in Paso Robles, and had the opportunity to visit nearby Pudwill Farms...What a delight! The weather was idyllic, the farm...gorgeous, impeccably maintained, spectacular views and the most fragrant smelling air!
Kurt "Don't Forget Your Berries" Gange of Pudwill Farms
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RECIPES FOR SUCCESS
by Raquel Pena
After indulging over the holidays...recipes calling for vitamin and antioxidant rich greens and berries, and "good" fat/protein rich nuts and oils are detoxifying in nature and a great way to kick start the New Year! The added benefit...so easy and so delicious!!
Green Goddess Detox Soup w/ Zucchini,Chard & Cilantro
Eat Your Greens! Puree your farmers' market findings into the one, the only, Green Soup! People love this soup, no matter how gross you think it looks or sounds. And if you can down at least a bowl, we promise you'll feel vibrant, energetic, and totally detoxed. And you'll be craving another.
Weekend Glow Kale Salad
Why eat kale? Here's why:
- Kale has the greatest antioxidant activity when rated against 19 other vegetables!
- Kale is rich in lutein, which is a phytochemical that helps protect the eyes.
- Kale is one of the best sources of flavonols.
- Kale is a great source of calcium.
Berries with Quark
Berries are best as is...or prepared very simply. Here, Pudwill Farms berries with Spring Hill Dairy's quark (yes, we have quark at the market now!)...with a drizzle of honey and a sprig of green...beautiful, delicious and healthy!!
Need we say more??...other than yum!
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
HELEN WOODWARD PET OF THE WEEK:
 This weeks' pet of the week from Helen Woodward Animal Center is Vixen, an energetic 1-year-old female Miniature Pinscher-Chihuahua blend. Vixen weighs 5.5 pounds and loves to play. Though teeny, Vixen is no lap dog. She is
For more info on pet adoptions or Center Events and Programs, click here.
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*NEW*
LOOK FOR
OUR WEEKLY MARKET SPECIALS
$10 (Market Dollars) to first 10 customers who mention this ad and give code: 2012 at info booth this Sunday, January 8th only. |
If you are using a special coupon or promo code, include it here. Or, indicate if the coupon must be printe  d and presented in person. Is the coupon transferable? If so, encourage recipients to share the offer with friends and family to maximize the viral effect of the coupon. Add a link to your website with more information to drive traffic and to gauge what offers your c |
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE RANCHO SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET!
Raquel Pena, Market Manager
rsf.farmersmarket@gmail.com
(858)922-5135 |
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