Raise a Glass to Pinckley with CCFM! | May 19, 2014 |
Fresh & LocalEach year we choose one of our local food heroes - a farmer, chef, culinary educator, devoted farmers market shopper or local food system champion - to be the face of our market tokens. This Saturday, we’ll unveil our 2014 market token and celebrate the life of long-time CCFM shopper and supporter, community activist and mentor to so many working to rebuild New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Diana Pinckley. “Pinckley”, as she was known to close friends, loved mystery novels, bluegrass and the color purple. In addition to her work as a public relations executive, communications strategist and book reviewer, Pinckley shared her time and talent with many New Orleans civic organizations. She was a member of “Women of the Storm” and one of CityBusiness‘s Women of the Year in 2006. She served on the New Orleans Council for Young Children, the Committee of 21, the board of the Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education, the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans task force and was chairwoman of the board of the CCFM. She raised money for WWNO-FM and was an active volunteer at WWOZ-FM. She passed away in September 2012. New Orleans is a better place because of Diana Pinckley. Please join us, her husband John Pope and friends to raise a glass at 10am, tap your toes to the music of Lost in the Holler and celebrate the life of one of the CCFM’s most cherished friends. Purple attire encouraged. |
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Pick of the Week: Mayhaws!As Spring rolls on into Summer, we love watching some of our favorite seasonal products, like Mayhaws, come into market. We were really pleased to see that Indian Springs brought bags of fresh Mayhaws with them this past Thursday. While Mayhaws aren’t a fruit you want to eat raw, seeing them in market has got us thinking about all the delicious ways to cook with them. Whether it be Mayhaw Jam, Cakes, Syrups, or Wine this uniquely southern fruit not only brings with it a delicious flavor but they’re a great source of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants as well! You can come by market this Thursday and pick up a bag of fresh Mayhaws from Indian Springs and see what Mayhaw treats you can make yourself. But if you’d rather leave the cooking to the pros, pick up a jar of some of White Wood Farm’s famous Mayhaw Jam at our Tuesday and Saturday markets! |
Tuesday’s Green Plate SpecialCome on out and grab another delicious lunch plate from Empanada Intifada this Tuesday! The Bean-avista Social Club empanada is a staff favorite. Cuban-style black beans cooked in citrus with fried plantain and coconut Jazzmen rice! Mmmm… |
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Recipe of the WeekIt’s blueberry season! Now’s the time to start indulging in all the endless uses for these delectable seasonal favorites, starting with breakfast. This Lemon Scented Blueberry Pancakes recipe will give your morning the indulgent start you’re looking for on a slow Sunday morning! |
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