SF Underground Farmers Market is Back TONIGHT!

The market is back!

When: Thursday Jan 28th from 5-11pm

Where: 199 Capp st. at 17th, San Francisco {across the street from The Secret Alley}

How Much: Free – sign up on SF FORAGE list

Here is a full list of the vendors that are going to be at the market:
Erin Murry - sauerkraut
The Girl From Empanada – Fresh Empanadas CHILE LINDO!
Indu Kline -Ghee and other Weston A Price foods
Rana Chang (House Kombucha) -kombucha
Olivia (little cake peddler)-Cupcakes
Margaret Wong-Wild mushroom spreads
Jeff tidwell-kraut
Katherine Kirby – Granola
Patricia- home grown veggies
Jessica (golden crust)- Pies Pies Pies
Will Schrom – sarasparilla
Jana Blankenship – soaps and salves
Shakirah (Slow Jams) – Jams
Tanya-lasagna
Amber-dosas
Arianna Montmayer – Cupcakes
Susan Marjanovic- Raw chocolate
Pearl’s Kitchen-corned beef sandwiches
Lane Kennedy-kettle corn
Heartbaker- amazing desserts
Julia Abbassi-bread
Soul Cocina- Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Mole
Becky Spencer-Jams
John Farais-Acorn fudge
Stephanie Rosenbaum – Bread and jam
Kate Thompson and Christine Waring – Granola
Robin Jolin-Kombucha

I already picked up my limited edition poster from local artist Philip Clark. You can get yours at the market tonight! or contact phclark{at}gmail{dot}com

mochi

The above pictures are mochi from a fancy shop in downtown SF. Minamoto Kitchoan. The Mochi is imported from Japan. My pal Reiko is from Japan and she says these are the best mochi in the city. I disagree. I like the Mochi that is made right here in Japantown in a little diner at a place on Sutter st called Benkyodo. The mochi is super fresh and they have mochi that is coated in fresh ground soy flour. The diner menu is classic Americana and there are always old Japanese dudes in there reading the paper, drinking coffe and eating stuf like fried eggs and french toast kinda stuff. But the Mochi is seasonal and sometimes has whole pieces of fruit inside. Noo Joke!

~Green tea mochi filled with red bean and coated in ground soybean powder from Benkyodo

Opened in 1906, the year of the Great San Francisco Earthquake, Benkyodo is a classic spot in Japantown. They have been making mochi for a loooooong time. They closed for two years due to the Japanese - American Internment and reopened in 1951

Tune: Nobody by Bert Williams from 19o6



Tune: Long Time Version by Winston Fergus


Tune: Know Longtime by Zebra

Tune: Run on for a Long Time by Bill Landford & The Landfordaires



Tune: Earthquake by Jackie Mitto taken from the Uptown Skank Vol. 3 mix from Dubstrong


Tune: Let it Alone also from Bert Williams in 19o6


I am waiting for the MochiChick to open shop.

Tune: Compacto by Curumin from Japan Pop Show


Tune: Kyoto w/ Blackalicious by Curumin and also from Japan Pop Show


Tune: Saida Bangú also from Japan Pop Show

"It might blow up but it won't go POP"

Tune: Long Island Wildin' by De La Soul with Kan Takagi (Major Force) and trio Scha Dara Parr (SDP) from Japan from the Buhloone Mindstate album. This album is essential listening btw.

Makrú

Tune: Ojalá Que Llueva Café by Juan Luis Guerra


Tune: Ojalá Que Llueva Café by Cafe Tacuba

Una rola chida de Chilangolandia

Let's Do it Again

Soul Cocina returns to Little Baobab for another Mexican Feast

Sunday January 24th
6pm-9pm

Little Baobab
3388 19th Street @ Mission
San Francisco, CA
(415) 643-3558

Blood Orange, Wild Fennel and Beet Salad $7
With Homemade Queso Fresco and Local Olive Oil

Quesadilla de Nopales with $9
Hand made Cactus Tortillas filled with Achadhina Goat Cheese, Roasted Poblano Peppers and Roasted Cactus

Tacos de Carnitas con Chicharrones $8
With Tomatillo salsa and Avocado

Mole de Pollo $12
Made from Scratch and Served with Local Rice and Heirloom Vaquero Beans from Rancho Gordo

Winter Squash & Mustard Greens Enchiladas Pipian $11
Hand Made Tortillas, Green Pumpkin Seed-Radish Leaf Mole, Roasted Squash, Braised Greens, Queso Fresco

Birria de Chivo $13
Slow Cooked Goat from Marin Sun Farm in a Savory Broth served with Tortillas

Special Dessert

CASH ONLY - TAX INCLUDED

Tune: Di System by Mutabaruka


Tune: Meu Tambor by Marcelo D2

Edible City

Little City Gardens

Alemany Farm

City Farmer

City Slicker Farm

Wholesome Bakery 3 Bean Chile in Sour Flour Bread Bowl

Soul Cocina Family Meal at Little Baobab

Sunday January 17th
Little Baobab
3388 19th Street San Francisco @ Mission
6pm till later


Panucho de Pollo Pibil $7
Garlic-Achiote Chicken, Shaved Radish, Pickled Onions, Habanero Salsa & Avocado sit atop a Fresh Tortilla filled with Ayacote Negro Beans

Blood Orange, Wild Fennel and Beet Salad $7
With Homemade Queso Fresco and Local Olive Oil

Quesadilla de Nopal with Salsa de Venas $8
Hand made Cactus tortillas filled with Queso Oaxaqueno and Roasted Cactus

Halibut Ceviche $8
Local Halibut in Lime and Chile served with Plantain Chips

Birria de Chivo $13
Slow Cooked Goat from Marin Sun Farm in a Savory Broth served with Tortillas

Chiles En Nogada $11
Roasted Pasilla Peppers filled with Homemade Queso Fresco and covered in a Walnut Cream topped with Local Red Walnuts and Pomegranate Seeds

Posole $11
A Pork and Hominy Stew served with shaved Radish and Cabbage served with Tortillas

Mole de Pollo $12
Made from Scratch and Served with Local Rice and Heirloom Vaquero Beans from Rancho Gordo

Winter Squash & Mustard Greens Enchiladas Pipian $11
Hand Made Tortillas, Green Pumpkin Seed-Radish Leaf Mole, Roasted Squash, Braised Greens, Queso Fresco

Chocolate Aztec Cake with Coffee Froth and Caramelized baby Banana $8
Made with Soconusco Single Origin Mexican Chocolate and De la Paz Coffee

Tune: La Negra Tomasa by Pepe Arevalo y Sus Mulatos


Tune: Cumbia Bass Mix by DJ Santero

Langston's Jazz

The Story Of Jazz by Langston Hughes from 1954

This is a good story about jazz music for young and old folks alike. Narrated by Langston Hughes, this is a great way to get familiar with the foundation.

Tune: History of Jazz Side A


Tune: History of Jazz Side B

Langston Hughes used to perform spoken word with live jazz in the twenties. This art was brought back to life by the beats of the fifties. He recorded Weary Blues with Charles Mingus in 1958

Tune: I'm a Bad Man by Charles Mingus & Langston Hughes from Weary Blues



Tune: What Happens to a Dream Differed? by Charles Mingus & Langston Hughes from Weary Blues


There is a song on the CD version of Charles Mingus' Tijuana Moods called Colloquial Dream (aka Scenes In The City) with spoken word by Lonnie Eldger, written by Langston Hughes. Not on the LP, you can hear a short excerpt here.

And here are two of my favorite Bobby/i's from the Soul Cocina Soul Jazz Vinyl Vaults. Enjoy!
Tune: Jasper Country Man by Bobbi Humphry from Blacks & Blues


Tune: Ummmh by Bobby Hutcherson w/ Harold Land from the San Francisco LP

Mighty Hannibal & Mighty Mos

Her's some Sharon Jones music for your New Year Sunday cleaning.

Three versions of Tony Camargo's El AñoViejo