Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmers market. Our Farmers Market Thanksgiving Guide features everything you need for a stress-free feast, including step-by-step turkey roasting tips, flavorful stuffings, and classic desserts like apple and pecan pie—with a gluten-free crust option. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or an intimate Friendsgiving,...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

If you’ve wandered through the farmers market lately and noticed a table lined with dressing bottles and small tubs of miso, you may have already met Masumi Diaz, owner of Hakouya. Masumi creates some of the most traditional, nourishing, and delicious fermented foods you’ll ever taste — all made by hand, using techniques passed down...Read More

Skip the can this holiday season and discover which pumpkins and winter squash make the best pies. Learn why fresh, locally grown squash delivers richer flavor, smoother texture, and a true taste of the season. From classic sugar pumpkins to heirloom varieties, find out which ones bake into the most delicious, velvety pumpkin pie filling.Read More

Master the secret to a perfect pie crust with these 10 expert tips for achieving a buttery, flaky, golden result every time. From using a mix of fats to keeping your ingredients ice-cold, this guide breaks down every step for success. Learn how to handle the dough gently, roll it with ease, and bake it...Read More

Cornbread is one of America’s most enduring comfort foods, tracing its humble roots back to the earliest colonial kitchens. When the first settlers arrived in North America, wheat flour was scarce, so they turned to the local grain that Indigenous peoples had cultivated for centuries — corn. Native Americans had long used ground corn for...Read More

A new market find from Borba Family Farms! Move over, black pepper—there’s a new spice in town! The Basque Chili Powder from Borba Family Farms adds a burst of color and gentle heat that transforms everyday cooking into something special. Hand-grown and carefully dried right here on the Central Coast, this small-batch seasoning is inspired...Read More

Learn how to make rich, flavorful stock from scratch—the secret to soups, sauces, and gravies with real depth. Whether you’re simmering chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, this guide shows how to use bones, trimmings, and roasted vegetables to create a nutrient-packed base full of natural flavor. Discover simple techniques for roasting, simmering, and storing homemade...Read More

Dried beans are a cornerstone of every well-stocked pantry. Nutritious, inexpensive, and incredibly versatile, they can be transformed into soups, stews, salads, dips, and side dishes. While cooking with dry beans requires a little planning, the results are far superior to canned beans in both taste and texture. Here are some essential tips and techniques...Read More

Jujubes (pronounced joo-joob) may not be the most familiar fruit at the farmers market, but these small stone fruits have been treasured in Asia for thousands of years. Sometimes called “red dates” or “Chinese dates,” jujubes are prized for their versatility and rich nutritional value. Fresh jujubes are an excellent source of vitamin C and...Read More