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!
Meet Our Farmers Market Angel! 💛
Dori Lingenfelter has supported our market for years, but in 2022, she stunned us all by paying the stall fees for every vendor to celebrate her retirement.
This month, she did it again — donating toward each vendor’s stall fee as a birthday gift to herself!
Dori, your kindness and generosity touch us deeply. Thank you for making our market feel like family.
We ♥️ you!
#farmersmarketangel #gratitude #montereyfarmersmarket #dorilingenfelter
🥒 Pickle lovers, this one’s for you!
KT Farms has just harvested a gorgeous batch of crisp, just-picked pickling cucumbers — and they’re at the perfect size for all your pickle projects. Whether you’re a seasoned canner or trying your hand at “quickles” for the first time, now’s the time to stock up at the farmers market!
Need a recipe? Head over to our companion site Edible Paradise (link in bio ⬆️) for a variety of easy, delicious pickle recipes — from classic dills to speedy fridge pickles. There’s something for every skill level!
Find KT Farms at the Monterey and Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend — and get pickling!
#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #KTFarms #cucumbers #californiagrown #pickles #canning #preserving #quickles
Stop by Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery at the Monterey Farmers Market today for an incredible selection of handcrafted goat cheeses! From mild creamy chèvre to aged wheels with complex flavor, they’re offering a wide variety of their small-batch, farmstead favorites — all made with love from their herd in San Benito County.
Perfect for summer entertaining, charcuterie boards, or simply spreading on a crusty baguette. Come taste the difference local makes!
#montereyfarmersmarket #rockyoaksgoatcreamery #farmsteadcheese #goatcheese
Good morning! The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today, 8 until noon.
Don’t miss these delightful spring cookies at Sweet Elena’s Bakery— they are almost too pretty to eat!
#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #sweetelenasbakeryandcafe
Don’t forget your greens!
Crisp, fresh green beans are available this morning at KT Farms—perfect for a refreshing green bean salad this weekend. Need inspiration? Find delicious recipes at EdibleParadise.com.
Also, swing by Northridge Farm’s booth for tender broccolini spears—just right for roasting, grilling, or a quick stir-fry.
#montereyfarmersmarket #northridgefarm #ktfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarket #memorialdayweekend #californiagrown
Juicy, sweet, and utterly delectable—organic early summer tomatoes are in at Spade & Plow Organics today! 🍅✨
These sun-kissed beauties are perfect sliced with a sprinkle of sea salt, tossed into your favorite salad, or layered onto a piece of crusty bread with fresh basil and olive oil. However you enjoy them, one thing’s for sure: tomato season has officially begun—and it’s glorious!
Stop by the Monterey Farmers Market or the Aptos Farmers Market this weekend to stock up!
#spadeandploworganics #tomatoes #summervibes☀️ #montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter
It’s time to stock up on tree-ripened, sweet stone fruit! You’ll find most of your early summer favorites at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth this weekend.
The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open until noon. Lots of free parking and easy access!
#stonefruit #schletewitzfamilyfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarket
🍒 The short but sweet cherry season is here — and Minazzoli Farms’ booth is bursting with fresh-picked beauties this weekend! Whether you’re snacking straight from the bag or turning them into something special, there’s no better time to indulge.
Our favorite Memorial Day weekend treat? Cherry Clafoutis—a rustic French dessert that’s as simple as it is stunning. Light, custardy, and packed with juicy cherries, it’s perfect served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar. Bonus: it doubles as an impressive brunch dish (you’re welcome!).
Find your cherries at the market, grab our go-to recipe [link in bio or see stories], and make the most of cherry season while it lasts! 🍒🇺🇸
#MemorialDayWeekend #cherryseason #farmersmarketfinds #MinazzoliFarms #cherryclafoutis #brunch #californiagrown
What a glorious morning we have today at the Monterey Farmers Market—the perfect way to begin the long weekend! 🌞
This is the time of year we love most—seeing all of the late spring and early summer crops is a feast for the eyes. Borba Family Farms booth is stunning — organic goodness at its best!
The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market!
✨New market find!✨ Chef Jody at Bay Living Culinary is debuting a new product— hot biscuits with a choice of either gravy or jam! Get ‘em while they’re hot.
The market is open until noon today. Come enjoy the sunny morning with us. 🌻
#aptosfarmersmarket #baylivingculinary #biscuits #marketfind
We’re so happy to welcome Triple Delight Blueberries back to our markets — berry season is here and we are loving it! These plump, juicy blueberries are bursting with flavor. Enjoy them as a healthy snack, sprinkle them on your granola and yogurt, or bake the most delicious blueberry muffins ever.
#aptosfarmersmarket #triple delightblueberries #berryseason #californiagrown #eatseasonal #freshblueberries #farmersmarketfinds #montereyfarmersmarket #supportfarmers #healthysnacking #blueberrylove #fromfarmtotable #summerberries #santacruzcounty
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so be sure to pick up a colorful flower bouquet at Gatanaga Nursery! They are at the market today as well as the Aptos Farmers Market (Saturday) and the Del Monte (Sunday) farmers markets.
#gatanaganursery #cutflowers #floral #farmersmarketflowers #mothersday
