EPA Market Update (10/31/09): orange marigolds for el Día de los Muertos and Halloween

Este email viene en español al fin del mensaje.

The leaves are falling, there's a chill in the air, and this means that autumn is fast approaching. This Saturday is Halloween, so your Market is almost convinced that many of you are getting ready to dress up and eat candy all night long. Anybody going as a carrot? Before your night full of spooky fun, come and celebrate Halloween with your neighbors. After all, you might as well eat something healthy before filling up on sugar! Your Market has a weakness of Reese's peanut butter cups, so we understand.

And on Sunday, don't you go thinking that the celebrations are over. El Día de los Muertos is another festive and important holiday that is focused on remembering and praying for those who have passed away. Last week, market vendor Tu Universo Organics brought large bunches of orange marigolds that are perfect for decorating. Haven't yet put together your altar? It's not too late. Think about stopping by this week to pick up some ingredients.

The spooky fun begins this Saturday at 2pm, and lasts, as always, until 5pm. We expect to have a scrumptious assortment of delicious fruits and vegetables, including:

* taro root and leaves (have you tried them yet?);

* fresh peanuts (you roast them how you like them);

* tasty sugarcane (yum yum yum);

* purslane and bitter melon (the nutritional benefits are beyond description);

* orange marigolds;

* rainbow chard (not just pretty to look at);

* juicy apples (with persimmons not too far behind!);

* organic peppers (serrano and bell), lettuce, and cabbage (yum, yum, yum and yum);

* sweet potatoes;

* jicama;

* okra (come early for the best selection);

* heirloom tomatoes (sweet and juicy);

* freshly-made hummos and other Mediterranean snacks (made right in Belmont, and perfect for appetizers and healthy snacks);

* strawberries (arrive early before they sell out);

* yummy honey (ask Transito Zamudio);

* nopales, chayote, basil, cilantro, cucumbers, broccoli, mint, onions, greens, and other vegetables; and

* much more!

EBT/food stamps, WIC and Senior FMNP checks always accepted.

* EBT: the market accepts EBT/food stamps every Saturday.

* WIC: we're happy to accept WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: if eligible, we'll give you $5 to spend at the Market. For more information, click here.

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Join Collective Roots for a screening of FRESH the movie and be part of the conversation with an interactive panel of local experts in agriculture, sustainability and food activism. Panelists include: Pietro Parravano (moderator), San Mateo County Harbor District Commissioner; Jennifer Gross, Community Health Planner (and member of the EPA Community Farmers' Market Advisory Committee); Robin Galas, Food Activist; Jered Lawson, Co-Director, Pie Ranch; Gail Raabe, San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner; and Janae Peats, EPA.net.


Monday, November 2nd at 5:30pm

San Mateo Public Library

55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo

1st Floor -- Oak Room Theatre

For more information about the event, please visit our website.


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To learn more about our market, please visit our website at www.epafarmersmarket.org. We can also be reached by phone at (650) 283-7530.

East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market

Every Saturday, 2pm to 5pm

EPA City Hall & Library

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Las hojas se caen, hay un frío en el aire, y esto significan que el otoño se acerca rápidamente. Este fin de semana, nuestra comunidad celebrará dos festivos importantes de octubre. Este sábado es la víspera de Todos los Santos, así que su Mercado es casi convencido que muchos de ustedes preparan a comer dulces toda la noche. Antes que su noche llena de diversión fantasmal, venga a celebrar la víspera de Todos los Santos con sus vecinos.

Y el domingo, el Día de los Muertos es otra festiva importante que es centrada en recordar y orar para los que se han muerto. La semana pasada, el granjero Tu Universo Orgánicos trajo los ramos grandes de caléndulas anaranjadas que son perfectas para decorar. ¿Todavía no creó su altar? No es demasiado tarde. Estaremos listos para usted este sábado.

La fiesta de la víspera de Todos los Santos empieza este sábado a las 2 de la tarde, y dura, como siempre, hasta 5 p.m. Nosotros esperamos tener un surtido espléndido de frutas y verduras deliciosas, incluyendo:

* raíz de taro;

* cacahuates frescos;

* caña de azúcar;

* jicama;

* caléndulas anaranjadas;

* verdolaga;

* manzanas;

* nuevas verduras orgánicas, incluyendo broccolini, ejotes, zanahoria (big), lechuga, chile (serrano y bell), remolacha, y repollo;

* pimientas;

* miel dulce;

* tomates;

* fresas;

* vegetales latinos y orgánicos ; y

* mucho más!

Siempre aceptamos EBT/food stamps, WIC y Senior FMNP checks.

* EBT: ahora aceptamos EBT/food stamps cada sábado.

* WIC: también, aceptamos WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: recibe $5 en frutas y verduras con su tarjeta de EBT, cheques de WIC y de Senior FMNP. Para más información, click here.

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Para aprender más sobre el mercado, favor de llamar a: (650) 283-7530. Sí, hablamos español. O ir a http://www.epafarmersmarket.org/espanol.

Mercado de Agricultores en East Palo Alto

Cada sábado de 2pm a 5pm

EPA City Hall & Biblioteca

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303