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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Pomegranates
Many scholars believe that the forbidden fruit that Eve could not resist was a pomegranate, not an apple. The name comes from Middle French, pomme garnete, which means ‘seeded apple.’ Whether you enjoy snacking on the tangy, juicy arils (seeds) or sipping a glass of juice, pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods you can eat! Ruby Jewels of Autumn Learn More
Winter Squash
The Fall farmers market is full of colorful displays of many varieties of winter squash in all shapes and sizes — from familiar pumpkins and butternut squash to more exotic items like turban and kabocha squash. Our market chef, Andrew Cohen, shares his tips for selecting the best winter squash. Fall Harkens Arrival of Winter Squash Learn More
Mushrooms
What were once exotic are now commonplace — shiitakes, oysters, cremini, chanterelles, and Portobellos. The Monterey Bay area produces over 200 million pounds of mushrooms per year and is the second largest producer of mushrooms in the US and third in the world. Pennsylvania, where mushroom farming was pioneered, ranks first in the US for mushroom production. Spore-Powered Superfood Learn More
Homemade Apple Pie The Pajaro Valley, once known as the apple capital of the US, still produces a huge variety of flavorful, heirloom apples. One “secret” our best pie bakers shared is to use a couple of varieties in a pie, such as a combination of Jonagold and Mutsu apples. If you’re looking for a great pie recipe or need a fool-proof pie crust, here’s our best apple pie recipe collection! Nothing Says “Home” Like Apple Pie Learn More
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.
AN ANCIENT FRUIT WITH MODERN APPEAL
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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!
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...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
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)...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
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!
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!
✨A Special Request from Our Farmers Market Family✨
As many of you know, the farmers and vendors of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market have always been more than a community—we’re a family. For years, we’ve supported one another through life’s joys and challenges, and today, we’re reaching out to you for help with something close to our hearts.
Lynne Bottazzo, our beloved ‘bee lady’ from Amen Bee Products, has a grandson named Giovanni who was diagnosed at just 3 months old with Usher’s Syndrome—a condition that causes both deafness and blindness. Despite this daunting diagnosis, there is hope.
Boston Children’s Hospital recently approved the Pipeline for Usher Syndrome Research (PUSH) study, dedicated to finding effective treatments and, one day, a cure for this life-altering syndrome. Giovanni’s specific type of Usher’s Syndrome will be included in this groundbreaking research.
We humbly ask: would you consider making a donation to this critical cause? Your support will directly fund the research necessary to develop therapies that could preserve sight and hearing for children like Giovanni. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where these children can experience the world in all its fullness.
To learn more or to contribute, simply scan the QR code (in photos above 👆) with your camera or click the link below.
From all of us at the farmers market, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for being part of this incredible family. Together, we can create a brighter future for Giovanni and so many others.
Your gift today is the promise of hope for tomorrow.
✨A Special Request from Our Farmers Market Family✨
As many of you know, the farmers and vendors of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market have always been more than a community—we’re a family. For years, we’ve supported one another through life’s joys and challenges, and today, we’re reaching out to you for help with something close to our hearts.
Lynne Bottazzo, our beloved ‘bee lady’ from Amen Bee Products, has a grandson named Giovanni who was diagnosed at just 3 months old with Usher’s Syndrome—a condition that causes both deafness and blindness. Despite this daunting diagnosis, there is hope.
Boston Children’s Hospital recently approved the Pipeline for Usher Syndrome Research (PUSH) study, dedicated to finding effective treatments and, one day, a cure for this life-altering syndrome. Giovanni’s specific type of Usher’s Syndrome will be included in this groundbreaking research.
We humbly ask: would you consider making a donation to this critical cause? Your support will directly fund the research necessary to develop therapies that could preserve sight and hearing for children like Giovanni. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where these children can experience the world in all its fullness.
To learn more or to contribute, simply scan the QR code (in photos above 👆) with your camera or click the link below.
From all of us at the farmers market, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for being part of this incredible family. Together, we can create a brighter future for Giovanni and so many others.
Your gift today is the promise of hope for tomorrow.
❤️ Or, visit Lynne’s website at www.amenbeeproducts.com for more information....
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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.
✨ 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.
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!
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!
🎄✨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!
🎄✨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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!...