Every spring, when berry season bursts to life on the Central Coast, few farms are as eagerly awaited as Prevedelli Farms. For generations, the Prevedelli family has been bringing baskets of fragrant, sun-ripened berries to our farmers markets — and this cobbler, from Geri Prevedelli herself, captures the heart of that tradition. Sweet blackberries bubble...Read More

Some recipes simply feel like home — their aroma alone can warm a kitchen and draw everyone close. This Apple Raisin Walnut Spice Cake, shared by longtime farmers market customer Kimberly Wright, is one of those enduring classics. Made with tart, heirloom apples and a generous mix of raisins soaked in bourbon or dark rum,...Read More

This Cherry Blueberry Cobbler is the essence of summer comfort — bubbling fruit filling crowned with a tender, golden biscuit topping. Sweet-tart cherries and juicy blueberries mingle with warm cinnamon and a hint of almond for a deeply flavorful dessert that’s simple to make and impossible to resist. Serve it warm with a scoop of...Read More

These Old-Fashioned Apricot Hand Pies are the very definition of homespun comfort — crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a golden, jammy fruit filling. Made with dried apricots simmered in sugar and butter until rich and fragrant, they’re perfect for summer picnics, bake sales, or afternoon tea. Easy to pack, easy to share, and impossible to...Read More

These buttery, crumb-topped Apricot Bars capture the essence of summer in every bite. Made with fragrant, sun-ripened Blenheim apricots, a beloved heritage variety prized for its exceptional flavor, these bars strike a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The filling is gently cooked to a jam-like consistency, then layered between a tender oat crumble crust....Read More

Few desserts capture the taste of summer quite like a bubbling Apricot Crisp fresh from the oven. Sweet-tart apricots bake down into a luscious, jammy filling beneath a buttery brown sugar and oat topping that crisps beautifully as it bakes. It’s a rustic, effortless dessert that celebrates the fleeting apricot season — perfect served warm...Read More

These Fresh Blueberry Crumble Bars are the perfect way to celebrate blueberry season — a tender, buttery crust layered with juicy, sun-sweetened berries and a golden crumb topping. A hint of lemon adds brightness, while a sprinkle of turbinado sugar gives a satisfying crunch. Easy to make and even easier to love, these bars are...Read More

Kumquats — small, oval citrus jewels — are treasured for their surprising contrast of flavors: the sweet, fragrant rind and the tart, tangy pulp inside. Native to China, their Cantonese name kin ku translates to “golden orange,” a fitting description for this bright, sunshiny fruit. This recipe celebrates kumquats two ways: as a fragrant homemade...Read More

A modern take on the classic Peach Melba, this version swaps the traditional raspberry sauce for a rich, velvety blackberry coulis that deepens and balances the sweetness of grilled white peaches. A quick sear on the grill caramelizes the fruit’s natural sugars, adding a subtle smoky complexity and enhancing their floral fragrance. Served with a...Read More

If you haven’t tried baking with olive oil yet, you’re in for a treat! Replacing the traditional vegetable oil or butter in cakes, muffins, or brownies with olive oil not only adds a subtle richness but also provides important health benefits. By using olive oil instead of butter, you reduce saturated fat and replace it...Read More