
I chose the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco because it is a local food mecca. Fruit, vegetables, herbs, fresh hot prepared foods, mushrooms, plants, nuts, cheese, fresh churned butter ...... It is the best of the best here in the Bay Area. But, the prices are very high so, for me this market is reserved for special occasions. A true gastronomical treat. My "everyday" market (every Saturday that is) is the Alemeny Farmers Market, the oldest market in the Bay. Alemeny is great, but The Ferry Plaza is where foodies meet.









Pickled habeneros from Happy Girl Kitchen Co.


Raw food from Alive!, one of the many restaurants part of the raw food movement popularized in the Bay Area by the now defunct Roxanne's and the thriving Cafe Gratitude which inspired our recent raw pastry experiment.

Thai Basil, Lemon Basil, and Italian Basil

Lavender is great in creamy custards, ice cream, shortbread, and scones. Some chefs have used lavender in savory preparations, but I have not been able to find a savory lavender dish that I have enjoyed. Perhaps you have some good savory ideas for lavender?


Little blood oranges, I've never seen these before today.

Green garlic is everywhere at this market


For cardoons, trim the leaves and cut into 2 inch pieces. Simmer in salted water with lemon juice to remove bitterness. Then saute with green garlic in a nice fragrant olive oil, or dip in tempura batter, and served fried with a green garlic aioli. Cardoon grows well in Northern California because it requires a long cold season but it is sensative to frost. Because of the unique climate the cardoon requires it is not very common in other parts of the world. Cardoon probably native the Mediterranean. It also grows in Argentina and Australia. The Quakers brought the cardoon to America in the late 18th century. The flowers grow to a beautiful blue color and are also edible.





Marshalls Farm honey comb. All of their honey is raw and local.


Tune: Milk and Honey by The Midnight Groovers from Dominica
Meanwhile, inside the Ferry Building is like a Bangkok bus. The crowds flock to the trendy high end food stores and restaurants. There is a wine bar, caviar bar, gelato, fancy kitchen supplies, rare mushrooms, a chocoletier, Mexican food, Vietnamese, an old school soda fountain style hamburger diner, bakeries, butchers, and more. One of my favorite spots that is relatively affordable compared to many of its neighbors is Frog Hollow's great bakery outlet where they serve their "legendary" produce baked into rustic tarts, cakes, and pastries. Can't wait until peach season.
artesian cheeses at Cowgirl Creamery




Frog Hollow's Orange Frandipane Tarts and Sweets from Boulettes Larder


MP3: Fresh Vegetable by Tony Rebel
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