Edible Paradise :: Seasonal Cooking

Edible Paradise celebrates the year-round abundance of the highest quality, freshest food grown on the Central Coast by our family farmers at the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. If you enjoy preparing and eating locally grown food, this blog is for you!

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Looking for unique holiday gift ideas for friends and family? You might not need to look any further than your pantry to make gifts from your kitchen! Right now, farmers’ markets are brimming with seasonal goodies like dried fruits and nuts—perfect for creating delectable homemade treats. Late fall fruits like apples and persimmons are ideal...
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Transform your dishes with this simple yet irresistible hot honey recipe! Perfectly balancing sweet and spicy, this versatile condiment enhances everything from appetizers to fried chicken, grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, and cornbread. It even adds a delightful kick to tea or cocktails—and makes a thoughtful holiday gift for food-loving friends and family. Thanks to our...
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Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share gratitude, and indulge in a memorable feast. Whether you’re planning a classic Thanksgiving spread for family or a cozy Friendsgiving with close friends, our farmers market has everything you need to make it memorable. From seasonal favorites like apple and pecan pies (including a gluten-free pie crust option)...
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Freshly harvested root vegetables, including turnips and rutabagas, placed on a rustic wooden cutting board in a cozy kitchen setting.
At the farmers market, you might see turnips and rutabagas side by side, and it’s easy to mistake one for the other. Both root vegetables belong to the Brassica family, making them cousins to cabbages and Brussels sprouts. However, turnips and rutabagas have their own unique flavors, textures, and culinary uses that make them worth...
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Most families have favorite stuffing or dressing recipes that have been passed down for several generations. If you weren’t privy to the early Thanksgiving morning kitchen activities as a kid, there’s a chance you may have missed watching Mom or Grandma making their signature stuffing. There are many stuffing recipes and variations from region to...
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Brussels sprouts roasted
Brussels sprouts used to have a bit of a reputation, didn’t they? Many of us grew up seeing them mostly on Grandma’s Thanksgiving table, where their strong taste and unpleasant smell didn’t always make them the crowd favorite. But times have changed, and so have our cooking methods! Thanks to innovative recipes and techniques, Brussels...
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Don’t miss the Lion’s Mane mushrooms from Sumano Mushrooms at New Native’s booth this morning! 

Known for their delicate texture and mild seafood-like flavor, Lion’s Mane is perfect for:

🔥 Sautéing with butter and garlic
🍜 Adding to soups and ramen
🍽️ Use for vegan crab cakes

The farmers market is open until noon! 

#lionsmanemushroom #newnatives #montereyfarmersmarket

Don’t miss the Lion’s Mane mushrooms from Sumano Mushrooms at New Native’s booth this morning!

Known for their delicate texture and mild seafood-like flavor, Lion’s Mane is perfect for:

🔥 Sautéing with butter and garlic
🍜 Adding to soups and ramen
🍽️ Use for vegan crab cakes

The farmers market is open until noon!

#lionsmanemushroom #newnatives #montereyfarmersmarket
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! It’s a beautiful, brisk morning, so grab your jacket and come shop! 

This will be the last weekend to pick up dried Blenheim apricots from Pulido Farms, so pick up an extra bag or two. 

The farmers market is open until noon today. 

#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pulidofarms #blenheimapricots

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! It’s a beautiful, brisk morning, so grab your jacket and come shop!

This will be the last weekend to pick up dried Blenheim apricots from Pulido Farms, so pick up an extra bag or two.

The farmers market is open until noon today.

#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pulidofarms #blenheimapricots
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast! 

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon! 

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center!

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast!

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon!

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop
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Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets! 

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays! 

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket

Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets!

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays!

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket
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✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend  and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal  #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds  #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter

✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties. 

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us! 

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers  #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center!

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties.

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us!

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery
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🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping

🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping
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🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us! 

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes

🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us!

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes
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Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand! 

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter

Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand!

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses. 

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile. 

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket

Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses.

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile.

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola. 

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center!

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola.

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!
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