Standing in front of a vast display of pears can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to remember which variety is best for your recipe. We hope this guide will make your selection easier! The key to picking the perfect pear lies in your personal preferences and the dish you’re planning to create. Pears come...Read More

Sourdough may be in the spotlight these days, but don’t be fooled — it’s no passing trend. This rustic, tangy loaf is one of the oldest bread traditions in the world. Long before store-bought yeast existed, bakers relied on “starters” made with wild yeast and friendly bacteria in the air and grain to leaven their...Read More

It’s officially fig season — and we couldn’t be happier. This salad combines the sweetness of fresh figs, the creamy richness of Gorgonzola, and the peppery kick of arugula, resulting in a stunning dish that will elevate any light lunch or summer gathering. With its easy preparation and make-ahead potential, it’s an ideal choice for...Read More

Gazpacho is the perfect way to celebrate late summer’s bounty of ripe, dry-farmed tomatoes, colorful peppers, cucumbers, and fresh herbs found in abundance at farmers’ markets. Originally from Spain’s Andalusia region, gazpacho was once a humble field soup, made by farm workers using what was on hand, a little olive oil, and no cooking at...Read More

The farmers market stalls are brimming with peppers, and each week the variety expands. Shoppers are greeted with baskets overflowing in shades of green, red, yellow, orange, and even deep purple. From sweet bell peppers to spicy chilies, this is peak pepper season—and the perfect time to bring home something new to try. Peppers are...Read More

As Fall approaches, farmers markets and gardens are overflowing with the bounty of summer harvests — especially sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes! On the coast, our evenings are growing cooler, making soup a welcome addition to the dinner table. There’s something about a warm bowl of tomato soup that just feels like home, especially when it’s made...Read More

Salt is the most essential seasoning in the kitchen — the quiet workhorse that makes flavors come alive. Without it, food tastes flat and uninspired; with it, flavors are heightened and balanced. Yet not all salts are the same. Walk down a grocery aisle today and you’ll find a dazzling variety: the trusty blue canister...Read More

If you garden — or simply shop at the farmers market — you know how zucchini behaves this time of year. One day it’s a neat, glossy little squash, and seemingly overnight it turns into a hefty green club that could feed a family of four. Our farmers market tables are piled high with them,...Read More

Late summer on the Central Coast brings the best of the season — fresh, sweet corn, fragrant basil, and vine-ripened cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor! This vibrant salad celebrates the season’s peak flavors in the simplest way possible and comes together in minutes, making it ideal for picnics, backyard barbecues, or any warm-weather gathering.  INGREDIENTS:...Read More

Don’t you love discovering something new at the farmers’ markets? We do too. We especially enjoyed finding the unique citrus fruit called “finger limes” at Prevedelli Farms’ booth recently. Finger limes are at their peak season from late summer to early fall. Their versatility and unique texture make them a popular ingredient among chefs and...Read More