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...Read More

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...Read More

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)...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

One of our former plant vendors, Sarah Machado from Upstarts Organic Seedlings, is also a very fine baker and cook. Sarah shared her favorite pumpkin pie recipe. “This recipe is my twist on Libby’s famous pumpkin pie. The recipe makes two 9-inch pumpkin pies. If you have time, instead of using canned pumpkin, make your...Read More

The kabocha squash, often called the “Japanese pumpkin,” is a winter squash known for its delicious flavor, rich texture, and culinary versatility. This humble squash stands out not only for its delightful taste but also for its efficiency—both the tender skin and the seeds are edible, minimizing waste and maximizing flavor. Kabocha squash is celebrated...Read More

Which kind of pumpkin is best for baking? Smaller is better – large field pumpkins, which are specially bred for Halloween jack-o-lanterns, are generally too tough and stringy for baking. Choose “pie” or "sugar" pumpkins or other flavorful varieties, such as Sugar Baby. Small and sweet, with dark orange-colored flesh, they're perfect for pies, muffins,...Read More

The name “pomegranate” derives from the Latin pomum (‘apple’) and granatus (‘seeded’). Jewish scholars believe that the pomegranate was the original “forbidden fruit” of the Garden of Eden. The pomegranate has been a prominent symbol in many religions and cultures since Biblical times, when Moses promised his followers that they would find the fruit in...Read More