So Much to Celebrate in the Spring! | May 11, 2015 |
Fresh & LocalDear Friends, Last week, Chef Alon Shaya, one of our organization’s strongest supporters, received the pinnacle distinction of his craft, a James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. I have had the pleasure of knowing Alon for three years, and in that time he has not only added two new restaurants, Pizza Domenica and Shaya, to his repertoire, but he has also volunteered his time and talents on behalf of Market Umbrella and the Crescent City Farmers Market. As a member of our Community Advisory Team, Alon advises us on everything from social media strategy to vendor selection. He personally shops at our markets, volunteers at our events and sources food for his restaurants from our vendors. So, while we all know about his talents in the kitchen, I want to make sure you also know that Alon is also a strong supporter of this market community. From all of us at Market Umbrella and the Crescent City Farmers Market, congratulations, Alon! |
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Sincerely, |
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Classes with the Urban Farmstead!Our very own Wednesday and Thursday market vendors and urban farmers extraordinaire, Southbound Gardens, are putting on some more DIY agricultural skills workshops this week through their Urban Farmstead initiative. Here’s a list of all the workshops coming up this week: Tuesday May 12, 5:30-7:30 pm, Saturday May 16, 11 am, Sunday May 17, 11 am, Sunday June 14, 10 am - 12 noon, All classes are $10 suggested donation, no one turned away. Please remember to RSVP to TheUrbanFarmstead@gmail.com. Hope to see you all at some of these awesome events! |
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VEGGI Co-op Indiegogo CampaignOur friends and Thursday market vendors from the VEGGI Farm Co-op are hosting an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a solar power project for their farm. With solar power they’re hoping to power a walk-in cooler for their growers, help with pumping water, and serve as a back up energy source in case of emergency. This organization is working to provide high quality food to the restaurants and families of New Orleans, and they’re doing lots of awesome community development work and youth empowerment in their own community in New Orleans East. Consider supporting them today. |
Tuesday’s Green Plate SpecialWe had a great time with Casa Borrega under the GPS tent last week, and after market at their rockin’ Cinco de Mayo celebration! If you missed out on their Ceviche Tostada or didn’t get a chance to try their delicious house-made horchata, don’t miss out this Tuesday! |
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Recipe of the WeekThe Monica’s have been bringing in some great fava beans to market the past few weeks. Try picking some up this Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday and try out this Fava Bean Bruschetta recipe. |
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