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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:
Go to farmersmarketlife.org for more information
SEASONAL MARKETS:
Cloverdale Tuesday Farmers’ Market ~ Tues 3-6p (Apr 4 thru Dec 19) 225 N. Cloverdale Blvd, marne@14feet.net cloverdaletuesdayfarmersmarket.com
Petaluma Walnut Park Farmers’ Market ~ Sat 2-5:30p (May-Nov 18), Petaluma Blvd S at D St, 415-999-5635, info@communityfarmersmarkets. com communityfarmersmarkets.com, facebook.com/ PetalumaFarmersMarket/
West End Farmers’ Market ~ Sunday 9:30-noon. (Apr -Nov 26) #9 4th St. Railroad Square Santa Rosa, 707-477-8422, wefm.com
Windsor Farmers’ Market ~ Sun. 10-1p & Thur 5-8p (Apr-Dec.) Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Dr at Market St, Windsor 707-838-2947 windsorfarmersmarket.com; www.facebook.com/windsorcertified/
Year Round Farm-Fresh Food
Oakmont Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Saturday 9a-noon, in the parking lot at White Oak and Oakmont Drive 707-538-7023
The Petaluma East Side Farmers’ Market Tuesday 10-1:30p, Year Round, Lucchesi Park, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma communityfarmersmarkets. com; 415-999-5635 info@communityfarmersmarkets.com
Santa Rosa Community Farmers’ Market at the Vets Bldg ~ Wednesday 9-1p and Saturday 8:30-1p Veteran’s Bldg, 1351 Maple Ave, Santa Rosa 415-999- 5635 info@communityfarmersmarkets.com
Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers’ Market ~ Wednesday and Saturday 8:30-1p. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, 50 mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. thesantarosafarmersmarket.com 707-522-8629
Sebastopol Farmers' Market ~ Sunday 10-1:30p Sebastopol Downtown Plaza 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
Mad for Mandarins
By Kelly Smith
The holiday season always makes me happy for citrus season. As young
adults, my brother and I would give citrus as gifts. Not having much money, it makes a great gift. Mandarins are a sweet treat that last for awhile. Now that I am older and working at the farmers’ markets, I find it still to be a great gift to give. They are great, eaten peeled by the slice, in winter salads or even dipped in chocolate.
My madness for mandarins led me to want to learn more about the sweet fruit that I always associated with winter’s sunshine. “Mandarin oranges” is
a term that applies to an entire group of citrus fruits. This group, botanically classified as Citrus reticulata, includes such varieties as Satsuma, Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Pixie and tangerines in general. Most are sweeter than their other citrus cousins (yet there are some tart varieties), have a bright orange skin that is easy to peel, and inner segments that are easily separated. There are seeded and seedless varieties.
The terms “mandarin orange” and “tangerine” are often used interchangeably, particularly outside the United States. This can be confusing, because although a tangerine is a mandarin orange, not all mandarin oranges are tangerines. Tangerines are the most common variety of fresh mandarin orange found in the U.S.
Mandarin refers to the bright orange robes worn by the mandarins, public officials of the ancient Chinese court. These delectable fruits were often reserved strictly for the privileged class in the Far East, another distinguishing reason why they are called mandarins or mandarin oranges today.
Although cultivated for over 3,000 years in China, mandarin oranges did not reach Europe and North America until the nineteenth century. The first mandarin oranges to be exported were shipped from the city of Tangiers in Morocco, hence the moniker tangerines.
Broccolini with Mandarin and Chilli
An estimated 28,000 undocumented immigrants live and work in Sonoma County. Unlike other victims of the fires that have devastated Sonoma County, undocumented immigrants do not qualify for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Lack of immigration status, limited English proficiency, and fear of immigration enforcement will also impede their access to disaster-relief services, even when they are eligible. Lack of familiarity or comfort with law enforcement, county departments, and financial institutions present additional barriers. Consequently, the fire victims will face significant challenges in meeting urgent needs and rebuilding their lives here in Sonoma County where the cost of living is very high.
4 Mandarins,
sliced into rounds
1 tsp Whole grain mustard 11⁄2 Tbsp Olive oil
1⁄2 tsp Dried chilli flakes
1 Lemon, juice and
2 tsp Chia Seeds
Blanch broccolini or broccoli in boiling water for a couple of minutes then run under cold water to bring out the color.
The UndocuFund will ensure that undocumented families displaced by the fires will have the support and resources they need to recover and rebuild. The UndocuFund will provide direct funding to undocumented immigrants and their families to help with expenses incurred directly as a result of the fires including but not limited to: Temporary housing; home repairs; essential household items; medical and dental expenses; tools and equipment required for work; clean-up items; repair of essential vehicle; moving and storage expenses; funeral and burial expenses, and necessary educational materials (computers, school books, supplies etc). undocufund.org
Directions
Ingredients
2 handfuls of Broccolini, or broccoli
Dressing
finely grated zest 1 tsp Honey
Mix dressing ingredients well in a cup or jug.
Arrange broccolini (or broccoli) and mandarins on a platter and drizzle over with dressing.
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