An extraordinary little citrus fruit brings a delightful surprise to the farmers market. One of the best things about shopping at the farmers market is discovering something you’ve never tasted before. Sometimes, the most unassuming fruits and vegetables turn out to be the most extraordinary. Case in point: finger limes, the fascinating little citrus fruits...Read More

From classic cranberry-orange sauce to spicy chutney and cherry-bourbon cranberry sauce, these recipes deserve a place at your holiday table—and well beyond. There are certain dishes that simply belong on the Thanksgiving table, and for me, cranberry sauce is one of them. I love its beautiful jewel-like color, its bright, tart flavor, and the way...Read More

From pasture-raised turkeys and beautiful artisan cheeses to chef-prepared side dishes, freshly baked breads, and holiday pies, our farmers market artisans have everything you need to make Thanksgiving a little easier—and wonderfully delicious.Read More

There’s something unmistakably comforting about the aroma of turkey roasting with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs. But when Thanksgiving dinner is for two, three, or four, there’s no need to roast an entire bird to enjoy those wonderful traditional flavors. This herb-roasted turkey breast delivers everything we love about a Thanksgiving centerpiece: beautifully golden skin,...Read More

A beautiful pumpkin pie begins long before the cinnamon comes out of the cupboard. It starts with choosing the right pumpkin—and that isn’t usually the big orange one the children have picked for carving. Those Halloween pumpkins have an important job, but making a rich, silky pie filling generally isn’t their specialty. For baking, you...Read More

As November brings cooler days and longer evenings, our kitchens naturally turn toward comforting, earthy flavors and vegetables that lend themselves to roasting, simmering, and hearty seasonal meals. Few vegetables capture the colors and flavors of the season quite like beets. Freshly harvested beets are a familiar sight at our Central Coast farmers markets nearly...Read More

From a traditional family feast to an intimate dinner for two, a vegetarian harvest table, or a relaxed Friendsgiving, discover fresh recipes and farmers market inspiration for a Thanksgiving worth savoring. Thanksgiving has always been one of our favorite holidays at the farmers markets. There’s something deeply satisfying about this celebration of the harvest—the fragrance...Read More

There was a time when Brussels sprouts were the most dreaded vegetable on the Thanksgiving table. Remember those little olive-green cabbages, boiled until soft and filling the kitchen with an unmistakable aroma? For many of us, one childhood encounter was enough to swear them off for good. But what a difference a few decades—and a...Read More

Every so often, something unexpected appears at the farmers market that makes us stop and take a closer look. This season, it’s the beautiful little cherry and lemon guavas from Borba Family Farms. These petite, colorful fruits may look like miniature apples or oversized cherries, but their flavor tells a different story. Fragrant, sweet-tart, and...Read More

From golden roasted potatoes to flaky pie crusts and traditional Christmas puddings, the cooking fats our grandparents knew so well are finding their way back into modern kitchens. There was a time when a good cook kept more than butter and cooking oil in the kitchen. A jar of bacon drippings might sit in the...Read More