 GRAB
COFFEE & A DONUT
Donut peach, that is. These are also sometimes called Saturn or Jupiter
peaches for their round, flattened shape, but we think "donut" describes
them perfectly. They're easy to hold, easy to eat and sweet and juicy right
now at Lone Oak Ranch and other Mercato farm booths. Stone fruits of all
kinds are in season, from peaches and nectarines to a wide variety of cherries,
all great for breakfast, snacks and desserts. So grab that donut (peach)
and a perfect cappuccino from Joes on the Nose or a steaming cup of Cove
Blend coffee from Cafe Virtuoso and get your morning started!
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KNOBBY KOHLRABI
What's green or purple, hard and knobby and makes shoppers scratch their heads? Kohlrabi is in season now at the Little Italy farmers' market. Low calorie, high in fiber, and full of potassium, it has a mild flavor. Grate it like cabbage to add to a salad or make a great crunchy coleslaw, slice into thick chunks for dipping in Salmon Hummus from Omega Me Well, or sauté quickly with a little olive oil and garlic for a side dish that anyone who enjoys broccoli or asparagus will love. Small kohlrabi can be eaten whole; larger ones may need peeling as the skin toughens as it ages. And think of the fun you'll have watching your family guess what that is in your kitchen.
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKET
Care2.com and LocalHarvest.org are looking for America's favorite farmers' market,
and you can help make it the Little Italy Mercato. The winning market wins $5,000
to use for their event's expansion, promotion or...what would you like to see?
Vote. Email your friends and family and ask them to vote. Use Facebook, Twitter
or your favorite social networking tool to spread the word. You help plant
the seed at the Little Italy farmers' market! Want to be more involved? Volunteer!
You help us monitor traffic and take shopper surveys, we give you Mercato Money
to use at any booth. Email Mercato@LittleItalySD.com for
more info today.
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RHYTHM AND FOOD
David de Alva is back at the Mercato this week with his Flamenco guitar. We were expecting Luis Max and Blue Moon but Luis' day job needs him this weekend -- he's an attorney for the Mexican Consulate. And you thought he just played a mean guitar. We love David and we're delighted to have him back at Date & India providing our shopping soundtrack.
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Photos
by Ramona d'Viola, April Gillette, and Tim Stahl. |
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Shop the Little Italy Mercato every Saturday from 9 am to 1:30
pm, year-round. Shop Date Street from Kettner to Union
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MERCATO
MONITOR
This is the last weekend to pick up the Spring issue of the Mercato Monitor at the farmers' market, and look for the coupon inside for 20% off tickets to Restoration at the La
Jolla Playhouse. Next week, watch for the Summer issue of the Monitor, covering the pulse of the Little Italy farmers' market and the neighborhood.
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YOU HELPED TOO!
While
supplies last, limited edition Mercato First Anniversary "I Helped
Plant the Seed" t-shirts will be available at the information booth
on Saturdays for $15. Let the world know you helped grow the Mercato
into one of San Diego's favorite farmers' markets!
DATE
STREET BANNERS
There
are a variety of ways that local businesses like Anthology and Burger Lounge support the Little Italy Mercato.
Want Exhibitor or Sponsorship information? Contact mercato@littleitalysd.com or
call 619.233.3769.
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