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L.I.F.E. (Local Incentive for Food & Economy ) matches customers’ Calfresh benefits spent at participating markets (EBT), dollar-for-dollar, up to a $10 or $20 maximum, depending on the market. Participating Markets marked with:
Seasonal Markets
Bodega Bay Community Farmers’ Market ~ Sun. 10- 2p (May 27, 2018 thru Oct) Bodega Bay Community Center, 2255 North Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875- 9609; bbcommunityassoc@comcast.net
Cloverdale Farmers Market ~ Tues 3-6:30p Apr 3 - Dec 18, 225 No. Cloverdale Blvd. Empty lot next to Plank marne@14feet.net cloverdaletuesdayfarmersmarket.com
Gualala Farmers’ Market ~ Sat 9:30- 12:30p, May 26 -Nov 3. Gualala Community Center, Hwy 1, Gualala. 707-884-3726
Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Markets ~Sat. 8:30a to Noon (May 5 - Nov 24, 2018) West Plaza Parking Lot N & Vine St. 707-824-8717/ 707 529-4884, Healdsburgfarmersmarket.org, manager@healdsburgfarmersmarket.org
Petaluma Farmers’ Market Pop Up Shop ~ 2p-8p Thur. (thru - May) 151 Petaluma Blvd S Petaluma facebook.com/PetalumaFarmersMarket
Petaluma Walnut Park Farmers’ Market ~ Sat 2-5p (May 12-Nov. 17, 2018) Petaluma Blvd South at D Street 415-999-5635 info@ communityfarmersmarkets.com
Russian River Certified Farmers’ Market (Guerneville) ~ Thur 3-7pm, (May Sept. 17.) 5th St, corner of Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville,Pegi Ball, 707-481-6800, pegi@thesantarosafarmersmarket. com
Santa Rosa Downtown Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Wed 5– 8:30 pm, (May to Aug ) Courthouse Sq, Santa Rosa www.wednesdaynightmarket.org
Sonoma Garden Park ~ Sat. 9-12p (April 14- Oct) 19996 7th St. East Sonoma Master Gardeners available. sonomagardenpark.org
Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Tues.5:30p-(May-
Sept.) Sonoma Plaza, behind City Hall. 453 1st St E, Sonoma, www.
sonomaplazamarket.org/
West End Farmers’ Market ~ Sunday 9:30-2p. May 6 - Oct 28) #9 4th St.
Railroad Square Santa Rosa 707-477-8422 wefm.com
Windsor Farmers’ Market ~ Sun. 10a-1p (Apr 8 - Dec 10 ) & Thur 5-8p (Jun
7- Sep 6) Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Dr at Market St, Windsor windsorfarmersmarket.com
Year Round Farm-Fresh Food
Oakmont Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Saturday 9a – noon, at the Wells Fargo parking lot corner of White Oak and Oakmont Dr. 707-538-7023 Petaluma East Side Farmers’ Market ~ Tuesday 10a -1:30p, Year Round,
Lucchesi Park, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Pet. communityfarmersmarkets.com;
415-999-5635 info@communityfarmersmarkets.com
Santa Rosa Community Farmers' Market at the Vets Bldg ~ Wednesday
9a - 1p and Saturday 8:30a-1p Veteran’s Bldg, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa
415-999-5635 info@communityfarmersmarkets.com
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Wednesday and Saturday
8:30a - 1p. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 mark West Springs Rd,
Santa Rosa. thesantarosafarmersmarket.com 707-522-8629 Sebastopol Farmers' Market ~ Sunday 10a -1:30p Sebastopol Plaza
Downtown Across from Whole Foods Market sebastopolfarmmarket.org
707- 522-9305 facebook.com/Sebastopol-Farm-Market-115479670123 Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Friday 9a - 12:30p, in the Arnold Field parking lot at 241 First St West, Sonoma 707-538-7023
svcfm.org
A Berry for the Ages
By Kelly Smith
As far back as Cave Man/Woman times raspberries have been eaten, as
evidence show us by the remains of raspberry canes found in a variety of dig sites across Europe, Asia and North America. Of course this delicious fruit is still enjoyed today.
The name Raspberry is derived from the Latin name, Rubus idaeus, means “bramble bush of Ida.” There are a few stories about how the berry got it’s name. Some relate it to fertility others say the berries where grown for the gods of Olympus.
By the European middle ages, the raspberry plant was recognized as a favorite women’s tonic, being used to soothe many of the complaints of the fertile years. Wealthy medieval Europeans used raspberry berries for food and as a pigment as well. In early Christian artwork, raspberries were used to symbolize kindness. Raspberry’s red juice invoked the energy of the blood, which runs from the heart and carries love, nutrition, and kindness through the body. In Germany, raspberry was used to tame bewitched horses by tying a bit of the cane to the horse’s body.
Native peoples of the Americas recognized raspberry’s powerful medicinal and protective properties. In the Philippines, raspberry canes were hung outside homes to protect those who dwelt within from any souls who may inadvertently wander in. Various first nation tribes of Northern America used raspberry to soothe labor pains, ease contractions, and ease nausea.
Raspberry plants are related to the Rose family. It offers all of us an opportunity to remember to be gentle with one another, to be loving and patient. It is only with care and a gentle touch that the Raspberry plant yields fruit. Even the magic of the leaf requires careful, patient treatment; you must wait for it to dry fully before attempting to use it as medicine or food because if you don’t you’re likely to end up with an upset stomach. Raspberry plants invite us to slow down and savor all that must occur before we bear the fruits of our lives.
Ingredients
Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch ground white pepper 6 tablespoons avocado oil
1/4 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped
Directions
Press raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve using a spoon to remove seeds. Whisk raspberries, rice vinegar, garlic, sugar, sea salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle avocado oil into raspberry mixture, whisking rapidly, until dressing is thick and creamy. Let sit until flavors develop, about 10 minutes.
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