APPLE A DAY
Ripe Fuji, Granny Smith and other apples are at the Little Italy farmers’ market
now. Check out Smit Orchards, Lone Oak Ranch and other farm stands and choose
your favorite. Not only are they a convenient snack, but apples really do “keep
the doctor away” with phenols to curb cholesterol, Vitamin C to boost the immune
system, and bacteria killing properties that prevent tooth decay. All that
and great taste, too!
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LAST HATCH BATCH
Folks who appreciate the rich heat of Hatch chiles from New Mexico wait all
year for Richie’s Roasted Peppers to offer them at local farmers’ markets.
Richie is on his last run of the season now, and this Saturday will be the
last day to get these wonderful chili peppers at the Mercato. We love them
in this recipe:
Chile Relleno Fresca
For filling, saute 1 small chopped onion and 2 crushed cloves garlic in a little olive
oil, until translucent.
Mix 2 chopped heirloom tomatoes from your favorite farmer, 1 cup
shredded Pepper Jack cheese from Springhill Farms, ½
tsp each salt, cayenne and cumin from Just Spice, and sautéed onion
mix.
Rub
the blackened skin off 4 large Hatch Chiles*. Cut a small slit in
top near stem and stuff gently with filling. Cover bottom of frying
pan with olive or grapeseed oil and heat to medium high. Separate
2 eggs and fold yolk into beaten egg white. Dip stuffed chilis
in egg, then pan fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve garnished
with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onion and your favorite hot
sauce. *
Be careful not to touch face or eyes while handling chiles. Wash
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FRUIT OF THE SOUL THIS WEEK
Little Italy’s Monarch School is just one of the beneficiaries at Fruit of
the Soul, happening this Saturday night after the market at Specialty Produce’s
warehouse on Hancock. Enjoy great music including Mercato fav Lisa Campbell,
chef’s specialties and don’t miss your chance to bid on Mercato bags & bucks
at the auction to support local charities. For tickets and more info: fruitofthesoul.org/about
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BOOK SIGNING OCT 3
Author and photographer Douglas Gayeton will sign copies of SLOW:Life in a
Tuscan Town at the Mercato on October 3, and Chef Pete Balistreri of Tender
Greens will demonstrate recipes based on the book. A portion of the $55 purchase
of each beautiful book sold will benefit Slow Food Urban San Diego. Don’t miss
this very special event at the Mercato.
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SING IT, LISA!
Lisa Campbell is back singing it out at the Mercato this weekend. At the top
of the market, trumpeter and Little Italy resident Justin Maliziatrumpets his
tunes. Musicians interested in playing at the Little Italy Mercato contact MERCATO
MUSIC for
scheduling details.
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Photos
by Ramona d'Viola, April Gillette, Tim Stahl, and Mark Burchard. |
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Shop the Little Italy Mercato every Saturday from 9 am to 1:30
pm, year-round. Shop Date Street from Kettner to Union
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WEEKLY
COUPONS
Check
out this week’s Reader for savings from a variety of Mercato vendors.
Forgot your copy? Stop at the Information Booth and pick up this week’s
coupons.
KEEPING
IT COOL
Our wonderful insulated, zipper-top Mercato shopping bags to keep your produce, eggs, fish and cheese cold while you shop and on the way home are available every weekend at the Mercato for just $10 at the Information Booth.
GOT NEWS?
The Mercato Monitor features market and Little Italy news, plus the Festa schedule in our upcoming issue. Got news? Want to promote your business in the Monitor? Deadline is September 24 for our big October 10 issue. Call 619.233.3769 or email mercato@littleitalysd.com.
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YOUR LOGO HERE
Wouldn't
your logo look great on one of our beautiful Mercato Banners? That's
just one of the ways that local businesses like Spa
Velia and San
Diego Harley Davidson support
the Little Italy farmers' market. Interested in sponsoring a banner,
sidewalk signs or our soon-to-debut demo kitchen? Contact mercato@littleitalysd.com or
call 619.233.3769. |
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