Friday, March 15, 2013

March 2013 Newsletter

New Farmers Join Us! 

Welcome Gama Farms

Potatoes, Onions, Garlic & More

Gama Farms is from Arvin, CA (near Bakersfield) and started up in 1989 by Jesus and Maria Elena Gama. On nearly 80 acres, the family grows a wide variety of produce seasonally, with a focus on potatoes and onions available year round. They also sell free-range eggs. Come and say hi this Tuesday!


Nuvo Olive Olive 

California EVOO!

Did you know we have a new certified olive oil farmer at the market? 
Nuvo Olive Oil is a brand new family run business operated by brothers, Nathan and Joshua Mardigian. Their olive orchard is located up north in Oroville. Their California certified extra-virgen olive oil is so freshly crushed you can taste the wonderful minerals and antioxidants that make olive oil such a rich heart healthy food. And, don't forget to bring your empty bottles because they can filler up for you! Come and welcome this team of brothers and sample their olive oil this Tuesday. 



Natural Easter Egg Dye

Easy All Natural Recipes

Want to keep it clean and healthy this Easter with colored eggs you'll actually want to eat later? Skip that "Red No. 3" food coloring and pick up some fresh ingredients at the market to do it right. Blueberries, red cabbage, yellow onions, carrots, raspberries--we've got it all to help you create bright and cheery Easter eggs for that hunt around the house. Check out these recipes courtesy of ecocrazymom.com

See you Tuesday!
-MBCFM