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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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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. 

#aptosfarmersmarket #kitchentableculture #bonebroth #guthealth  #grassfed #pastureraisedchicken

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.

#aptosfarmersmarket #kitchentableculture #bonebroth #guthealth #grassfed #pastureraisedchicken
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Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! These colorful beauties at Santa Rosa Flowers will brighten up your decor! 

The farmers market is open until noon. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! 💐

#aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #farmersmarket #santarosaflowers #floral

Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! These colorful beauties at Santa Rosa Flowers will brighten up your decor!

The farmers market is open until noon. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! 💐

#aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #farmersmarket #santarosaflowers #floral
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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. 

#coastalviewfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #asparagus #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarketsinMonterey

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.

#coastalviewfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #asparagus #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarketsinMonterey
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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 👆). 

#montereybay #rodonifarms #montereyfarmersmarket #acornsquash #delmonteshoppingcenter

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 👆).

#montereybay #rodonifarms #montereyfarmersmarket #acornsquash #delmonteshoppingcenter
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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. 

#montereyfarmersmarket #monterey #flowers #daffodils #delmonteshoppingcenter #floral

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.

#montereyfarmersmarket #monterey #flowers #daffodils #delmonteshoppingcenter #floral
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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 👆). 

The farmers market is open until noon. 

#montereyfsrmersmarket #prevedellifarms #lemons #meyerlemons #californiagrown #citrus #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarket

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 👆).

The farmers market is open until noon.

#montereyfsrmersmarket #prevedellifarms #lemons #meyerlemons #californiagrown #citrus #delmonteshoppingcenter #farmersmarket
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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. 

#ichigofarms #ichigostrawberries #strawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #aptos #cabrillocollege

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.

#ichigofarms #ichigostrawberries #strawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #aptos #cabrillocollege
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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! 

#morafamilyfarm #rhubarb #aptosfarmersmarket #spring #cabrillocollege #baking #edibleparadiserecipes #aptos #santacruz #soquel #liveoak #laselvabeach #capitola #scottsvalley #watsonville

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!

#morafamilyfarm #rhubarb #aptosfarmersmarket #spring #cabrillocollege #baking #edibleparadiserecipes #aptos #santacruz #soquel #liveoak #laselvabeach #capitola #scottsvalley #watsonville
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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. 

#blueheronfarm #tulips #aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #soring #flowers

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.

#blueheronfarm #tulips #aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #soring #flowers
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