11-12-12 Newsletter

Welcoming the Winter Season with New Farmers and Holiday Cheer

Rain or Shine, We Got You Covered Every Friday

Did you know we're open every Friday evening, rain or shine? We're so lucky in Southern California to have such beautiful weather nearly near round, but when the rain does finally come, sometimes we seem to be caught without an umbrella! Don't let a little drizzle get you down. We'll be shifting a section of the market to the covered parking lot to help make your shopping experience a bit cozier this winter! 

Gift-Giving the Local Way

Every week we encourage you to shop locally with our farmers, and now we've got a very special holiday event to carry that local message into the gift-giving season. Why hassle with the mall or anxiously wait for an online gift to be shipped from who knows where when you can can get a uniquely made gift right here in Monterey Park? We're inviting local artisans and crafters to showcase their holiday wares with us the first three Fridays in December. And, here's a freebie you don't want to miss out on--when you shop with our local artisans, we'll give you a free reusable bag to haul your goodies. Now that's gift giving made easy!

Farmer Spotlight: Ha's Apple Farm

You haven't had a great autumn apple until you've tried one from Ha's Apple Farm. Ha's beautiful orchards in the Tehachapi Mountain Range are owned and operated by David and Kyung Ha. The Tehachapis are known to be quite windy but the cool weather at the higher elevation is exceptionally great for apple growing. Ha's grow several varieties of organic apples such as fuji, pink lady, and red delicious. Did you know they even have fresh apple butter, dried apples, and apple cider vinegar? Stop in for a sample this Friday-- you won't be disappointed! 

Apple Persimmon Pomegranate Salad

Need a quick and simple healthy side dish for Thanksgiving dinner? Here's what you'll need from the market: apples, persimmons, pomegranates, lemon, mint, and honey. Now check out the recipe for the super easy how-to! 

Stuffed? Walk to the Market Nov 23rd!

We'll be open the day after Thanksgiving on Friday November, 23rd! If you're feeling a little stuffed from too many Thanksgiving helpings (What--are we the only ones going up for seconds?), why don't you walk over to the market and pick up fresh and healthy foods to get your post-Thanksgiving meals squared away? 

See you this Friday, folks!

-Monterey Park Certified Farmers' Market