Cherry Season - Don't blink! (It is a short season.)
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| Erickson Farms Cherries |
Cherries are now in full season and Erickson Farms is bringing us the
goods! Fresh cherries are picked daily from their orchards in Fresno.
Cherry season is short so be sure to get to the market to get your fill. There are several varieties of cherries that speckle the California landscape (including Brooks, Rainer, Burlat, Tulare, Sequoia). If you want some additional background on these varieties be sure to check out David Karp's recent LA Times Article on the subject.
Ideas on what to do with all those cherries once you've snacked enough? Try canning. You can look forward to a little bit of summertime in a jar come this winter!
More Stone Fruit - The best sign that Summer is near!
The first peaches, apricots and nectarines have been trickling in over the past couple weeks. Check out the early season production from MB Farms, Arnett Farms and Summer Harvest (returning to the market June 2nd). Come taste summer!
Eco Celebration - Event Recap
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| Wild Animal Presentation (Star Eco Station) |
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| Free Bike Tune-Ups! |
On April 28th, we hosted a green themed eco celebration at the farmers' market in support of national Earth Day. Playa Vista Mom's helped with
the day's festivities bringing their Tree Swallow Birdhouses along with
Friends of the Ballona Wetlands and Santa Monica Bay Restoration hosting
a guided nature walk of the adjacent wetlands. Kids and parents alike
also enjoyed interactive showcase of wild animals presented by local
Star Eco Station. Bikerowave was also busier than ever providing free
bike tune-ups to those who rode their bikes to the special day.
Nature Walk - Coming June 23rd
Sign
up now to join in. Friends of the Ballona Wetlands along with Santa
Monica Bay Restoration will be hosting a guided nature walk, June 23rd,
leaving the farmers market at 9:30 a.m. All ages welcome. For more
information, email us at playavistaFM@gmail.com
and/or sign up at the info booth on-site at the farmers' market for
additional information as well as a map of the upcoming nature walk.
Kids in the Kitchen - Coming June 30th
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| Playa Resident & Chef Matt Alexander |
Come
on out and participant. Chef Matt will be on-site to kick off our
second Kids in the Kitchen cooking demo. Also, we will be hosting a
number of kids themed activities. Stay tuned for additional information
and Like Us on Facebook for announcements of upcoming participants.
Hey Parents, Want to Teach Your Kids About Local Farms & Good Food?
Bring your children to the market and encourage them to use all their
senses to learn about all the wonderful fresh fruits and veggies our
farmers grow. Smell some cilantro from Castellano Farms. Or how about tasting a daikon from Vang Farms?
Encourage your kids to talk to our farmers and find out where their
delicious food comes from and how it's grown. Check out this Farm 2 Table Adventure Guide, created by the Network for a Healthy California--Children's Power Play! Campaign, for more fun ways kids can take the lead at the market.
See you Saturday!
