Few things capture the taste of summer like a juicy, ruby-red strawberry — except, perhaps, when it’s blended with the tart, floral notes of hibiscus and frozen into an icy treat. These Strawberry Hibiscus Popsicles are as beautiful as they are refreshing, with a naturally vivid color and a flavor that’s equal parts sweet, tangy,...Read More

Slow-roasting strawberries coaxes out their natural sweetness and transforms them into something almost magical — rich, jammy, and intensely fragrant. As they caramelize in a gentle oven with raw sugar and a splash of balsamic vinegar, the berries collapse into tender morsels swimming in a ruby-red syrup. This simple yet luxurious recipe comes from Chef...Read More

Catherine’s Ultimate Apple Pie is a true blue-ribbon classic—flaky, buttery crust, perfectly spiced apples, and all the cozy flavor of fall in every bite. Shared by Catherine Barr of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets, this award-winning recipe features fresh, locally grown apples from Prevedelli Farms. A beloved farmers’ market favorite, it’s the perfect pie...Read More

These Fudge Brownies are everything a true chocolate lover dreams of — glossy tops, deeply fudgy centers, and that perfect balance between dense and tender. Made with high-quality butter, Dutch-process cocoa, and the best chocolate chips you can find, they deliver a depth of flavor that’s both sophisticated and nostalgic. The touch of espresso powder...Read More

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