PEARS There are over 3,000 pear varieties cultivated worldwide, with popular favorites like Bartlett, Warren, Bosc, and Anjou leading the pack. Pears are extremely versatile fruits, equally delicious eaten out-of-hand or sliced and served as an appetizer with your favorite cheese. Here's a pear guide to help you select the pears you like best.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS Brussels sprouts have a reputation for being disliked by many people, especially when most of us have bad childhood memories of the stinky overcooked vegetable. There are numerous new methods and recipes that transform these cruciferous vegetables into tasty and enjoyable dishes that will give you a newfound appreciation of them. A MUCH MALIGNED VEGGIE
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QUINCE
While fresh quince can sometimes be challenging to find, it is worth the effort. Quince makes flavorful marmalades, jams, and jellies without having to use pectin, owing to its abundant natural pectin content. Click the link below for our favorite quince recipes!
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FIGS
California Mission figs are a unique and highly prized variety of figs that are renowned for their rich flavor and succulent texture. They can be enjoyed fresh, straight off the tree, or used in a variety of both sweet and savory dishes. The history of California Mission figs can be traced back to the late 18th century when Franciscan missionaries brought fig cuttings to California as part of their mission to establish agricultural settlements.
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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!
On St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no dish quite as iconic as a hearty serving of corned beef. This traditional Irish-American dish, gently braised with spices and vegetables, symbolizes the festive Irish spirit of the occasion. Served alongside steaming cabbage, carrots, and creamy new potatoes or boxty, each bite of succulent corned beef evokes the rich...{ Continue Reading }
Sauerkraut stands as a favorite beginner’s project for home fermentation enthusiasts due to its simplicity. It’s a straightforward recipe requiring just cabbage, salt, and a bit of scientific understanding. Once mastered, it opens doors to a variety of other fermented foods like pickles and kimchi! The Science Behind Sauerkraut Lactobacillus bacteria, known as “friendly” bacteria,...{ Continue Reading }
Elevate your diet effortlessly by incorporating microgreens – the tiny but mighty nutrition boosters. Ounce for ounce, microgreens pack more nutrients than virtually any other natural food. These miniature wonders are the seedlings of various plants, typically between seven to ten days old, sprouted from seeds yet to develop true leaves. Despite their small size,...{ Continue Reading }
Artichokes are ubiquitous on the Central California coast. Artichokes love the mild, foggy climate. Fields of artichokes in various stages of maturing flank both sides of Highway One on the way to Monterey. Castroville is the official artichoke capital and hosts the annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival. While artichokes are available year-round, the...{ Continue Reading }
This hot honey recipe is easy to make and can be used in so many delicious ways! Everyone loves this spicy-sweet condiment on everything from drizzling a bit over appetizers, on fried chicken, grilled salmon, roasted vegetables, and cornbread, or adding a bit to your hot tea or a cocktail. It also makes a great...{ Continue Reading }
If you are thinking about holiday gift ideas for friends and family, you may not have to go any further than your pantry! Ingredients like dried fruits and nuts are plentiful now at our farmers’ markets — just in time for making delectable food gifts. Late fall fruits like apples and persimmons make excellent fruit...{ Continue Reading }
Have you tried Ichigo Farms greenhouse grown strawberries? It is such a treat to have berries this time of year! Growing strawberries indoors also eliminates the need for pesticides so you can be sure these strawberries are safe and healthy for your family.
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon today. We hope to see you soon!
Have you tried Ichigo Farms greenhouse grown strawberries? It is such a treat to have berries this time of year! Growing strawberries indoors also eliminates the need for pesticides so you can be sure these strawberries are safe and healthy for your family.
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon today. We hope to see you soon!
Meet our newest vendor at the Aptos Farmers Market! Kitchen Table Cultures offers slowly simmered, nutrient-dense bone broths made with spring water and grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken. Stop by for a sample! Bone broth is delicious on its own or used as an ingredient in sauces, gravies, and soup.
Meet our newest vendor at the Aptos Farmers Market! Kitchen Table Cultures offers slowly simmered, nutrient-dense bone broths made with spring water and grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken. Stop by for a sample! Bone broth is delicious on its own or used as an ingredient in sauces, gravies, and soup.
You know spring is just around the corner when asparagus arrive at the farmers markets! You’ll find these bundled beauties at Coastal View today at the Monterey Farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center.
Need some fresh cooking inspiration? Visit our companion seasonal recipe site at www.EdibleParadise.com (link in bio ⬆️) for great recipes and tips.
You know spring is just around the corner when asparagus arrive at the farmers markets! You’ll find these bundled beauties at Coastal View today at the Monterey Farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center.
Need some fresh cooking inspiration? Visit our companion seasonal recipe site at www.EdibleParadise.com (link in bio ⬆️) for great recipes and tips.
Come see the wonderful selection of orchids available today at Bay Area Orchids! Orchids, despite their elegant and exotic appearance, are surprisingly easy to grow. And we love the long lasting blossoms!
The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today until noon. Don’t forget—our farmers markets are open rain or shine!
Come see the wonderful selection of orchids available today at Bay Area Orchids! Orchids, despite their elegant and exotic appearance, are surprisingly easy to grow. And we love the long lasting blossoms!
The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today until noon. Don’t forget—our farmers markets are open rain or shine!
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market! It’s a bit chilly and damp, but all the better for our fresh produce! Meet our newest vendors from Market Farms—Jose, Hugo and Pete. They grow a wide variety of greens and lettuce hydroponically, including romaine, Miri summer crust, red oak, red butter lettuce, and a salad mix. One of the things we love is how long lettuce stays fresh with the root system intact!
The market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market! It’s a bit chilly and damp, but all the better for our fresh produce! Meet our newest vendors from Market Farms—Jose, Hugo and Pete. They grow a wide variety of greens and lettuce hydroponically, including romaine, Miri summer crust, red oak, red butter lettuce, and a salad mix. One of the things we love is how long lettuce stays fresh with the root system intact!
The market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
Acorn squash are available at Rodoni Farm today! Like other winter squashes, acorn squash pairs well with a wide spectrum of flavors—spicy, sweet, and savory. One of the easiest preparations is to cut in half, remove the seeds, and roast in the oven on an oiled baking sheet. And, no need to peel—the skin is thin and is edible! Visit www.edibleparadise.com for great recipes (link in bio 👆).
Acorn squash are available at Rodoni Farm today! Like other winter squashes, acorn squash pairs well with a wide spectrum of flavors—spicy, sweet, and savory. One of the easiest preparations is to cut in half, remove the seeds, and roast in the oven on an oiled baking sheet. And, no need to peel—the skin is thin and is edible! Visit www.edibleparadise.com for great recipes (link in bio 👆).
These gorgeous double daffodils are available at Santa Rosa Flowers this morning at the Monterey Farmers Market. The farmers market is open until noon. Lots of free parking and easy access.
These gorgeous double daffodils are available at Santa Rosa Flowers this morning at the Monterey Farmers Market. The farmers market is open until noon. Lots of free parking and easy access.
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market! It’s citrus season and the perfect time to pick up Meyer Lemons from Prevedelli Farms. Meyer lemons are slightly smaller, rounder, thinner skinned, sweeter, and more fragrant than other lemons such as Eureka. Meyer lemons also make great preserved lemons. You’ll find many recipes for Meyer lemons at our companion website www.edibleparadise.com (link in bio 👆).
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market! It’s citrus season and the perfect time to pick up Meyer Lemons from Prevedelli Farms. Meyer lemons are slightly smaller, rounder, thinner skinned, sweeter, and more fragrant than other lemons such as Eureka. Meyer lemons also make great preserved lemons. You’ll find many recipes for Meyer lemons at our companion website www.edibleparadise.com (link in bio 👆).
Don’t forget to pick up fresh strawberries from Ichigo Farms! How about making some chocolate dipped strawberries for your special honey this Valentine’s Day? 💘
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open today until noon.
Don’t forget to pick up fresh strawberries from Ichigo Farms! How about making some chocolate dipped strawberries for your special honey this Valentine’s Day? 💘
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open today until noon.
Fresh rhubarb is available this morning at Mora Family Farms! This is a veggie that is used more like a fruit — and is absolutely delicious paired with strawberries or raspberries for pies, sauces, puddings, quick breads, or compotes. Need inspiration? Visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for recipes!
Fresh rhubarb is available this morning at Mora Family Farms! This is a veggie that is used more like a fruit — and is absolutely delicious paired with strawberries or raspberries for pies, sauces, puddings, quick breads, or compotes. Need inspiration? Visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for recipes!
It’s a beautiful, sunny morning (but cold! 🥶) at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning! We spotted these gorgeous yellow tulips at Blue Heron first thing—aren’t they beautiful? Despite our chilly weather, signs of spring are everywhere. Yay!
The farmers market is open until noon. Come on down and stock up for the big game.
It’s a beautiful, sunny morning (but cold! 🥶) at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning! We spotted these gorgeous yellow tulips at Blue Heron first thing—aren’t they beautiful? Despite our chilly weather, signs of spring are everywhere. Yay!
The farmers market is open until noon. Come on down and stock up for the big game.