EPA Market Update (11/21/09): ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving

Este email viene en español al fin del mensaje.

Your Market's mother had a special little habit around Thanksgiving. She would prepare many of the dishes ahead of Thursday, so when the big day came around, just the "easy" stuff was left. The turkey, you know. It's not all that easy, but certainly a simpler affair when the cranberries, potatoes (both sweet and regular), stuffing, and greens are out of the way.

We invite you to get your Thanksgiving shopping done early at the East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market this Saturday from 2pm to 5pm. In addition to our normal selection of delicious produce, we expect to have:

* sweet potatoes (they're especially sweet around T-giving);

* potatoes and garlic (very delicious together);

* celery, apples and onions (stuffing!);

* a variety of fall squash (it's never too late to bake a pie);

* green beans (always a healthy option);

* collard greens (tasty and good lookin'); and

* strawberries (got time for another pie?).

How'd you like to knock those off of your shopping list?

Please note that our last market day of the year on December 19th is fast approaching. (We'll announce our spring reopening date shortly). It's time to spend those Fresh Checks before they expire, so check under the couch cushions, because you know they like to hide. Don't forget to mark your calendars, because you can rest assured that on our last day we'll have something special planned to celebrate our community, our vendors and another successful year.

EBT/food stamps, WIC and Senior FMNP checks always accepted.

* EBT: the market accepts EBT/food stamps every Saturday.

* WIC: we're happy to accept WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: if eligible, we'll give you $5 to spend at the Market. For more information, click here.

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Silicon Valley HealthCorps

The Silicon Valley HealthCorps is seeking to fill SIX quarter-time paid positions in East Palo Alto. Members will work on a variety of school garden and backyard garden projects--with the hope of some of the produce ending up at our Market! For more information, please click here.

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To learn more about our market, please visit our website at www.epafarmersmarket.org. We can also be reached by phone at (650) 283-7530.

East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market

Every Saturday, 2pm to 5pm

EPA City Hall & Library

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Le invitamos a hacer sus compras para el Día de Gracias temprano este sábado de 2pm a 5pm. Además de nuestra selección normal de productos deliciosos, nosotros esperamos tener:

* camotes (son extra dulces alrededor del Día de Dracias)

* papas y ajo (muy deliciosos juntos);

* el apio, las manzanas y las cebollas (relleno típico);

* una variedad de calabaza (nunca es desmasiado tarde hacer un pastel);

* ejotes (siempre sanos);

* collard greens (sabrosos y guapos); y

* fresas.

Nuestro último día del año será 19 de Diciembre, entonces ahora es tiempo de gastar sus Fresh Checks antes de que el año termine.

Siempre aceptamos EBT/food stamps, WIC y Senior FMNP checks.

* EBT: ahora aceptamos EBT/food stamps cada sábado.

* WIC: también, aceptamos WIC FMNP market coupons.

* EPA Fresh Checks: recibe $5 en frutas y verduras con su tarjeta de EBT, cheques de WIC y de Senior FMNP. Para más información, click here.

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Para aprender más sobre el mercado, favor de llamar a: (650) 283-7530. Sí, hablamos español. O ir a http://www.epafarmersmarket.org/espanol.

Mercado de Agricultores en East Palo Alto

Cada sábado de 2pm a 5pm

EPA City Hall & Biblioteca

2415 University Avenue

East Palo Alto, CA 94303