Edible Paradise celebrates the year-round abundance of the highest quality, freshest food grown on the Central Coast by our family farmers at the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. If you enjoy preparing and eating locally grown food, this blog is for you!
Nothing says spring quite like a fresh bouquet of fragrant narcissus. You’ll find these beautiful blooms — and so much more — at Gatanaga Nursery’s booth this morning at the Aptos Farmers Market.
Hope to see you soon!
#gatanaganursery #daffodils #springiscoming #aptosfarmersmarket
Even though the market opens at 8 am, our farmers and vendors arrive much earlier to set up for the day. This morning, we were greeted by the most beautiful sunrise — a perfect start to another day with our farmers market family. 🌞
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon. Come by and stock up for the week.
#aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #saturday #californiagrown
✨Comfort food at its best!✨ Chef Jody of Bay Living Culinary will be serving up fresh hot biscuits and gravy alongside her award-winning chowder Saturday, January 17 at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. Come hungry — you’ll be glad you did! It’s the perfect way to fuel up before strolling the market, chatting with farmers, and discovering what’s in season.
The Aptos Farmers Market will be open 8-12.
#aptosfarmersmarket #baylivingculinary #hotbiscuits #awaredwinningchowder #breakfast
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center. We’re open today until noon.
First stop—Amen Bee! Lynne brings an incredible variety of local, raw honey to the markets — each with its own flavor, color, and character. From pine and sage to red raspberry and wildflower, each jar tells a different seasonal story, shaped by local blooms and hardworking bees.
Here are just a few benefits of raw honey:
🐝 Naturally rich in antioxidants that support overall wellness
🐝 Unfiltered and raw, preserving enzymes and beneficial compounds
🐝 May help support seasonal allergy tolerance when sourced locally
🐝 Gentler on blood sugar than refined sugars (and far more flavorful)
🐝 Naturally antibacterial, long valued for soothing sore throats and coughs
🐝 Reflects local landscapes, with flavor shaped by regional blossoms
#amenbee #rawhoney #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #honey
Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! It’s a chilly one today, so bundle up and come say hello. 🥶
Prevedelli’s Farms local organic apples are a weekly staple—crisp, juicy, and full of flavor. Prefer them tart? Check. Sweet? Check. And while we’ll never say no to apple pie 🤭, apples shine just as beautifully in savory dishes, like braised red cabbage.
One of our favorites this time of year is an Apple, Onion, and Gorgonzola Quiche—perfect for a cozy brunch or easy dinner. You’ll find this recipe (and more) on our companion site, Edible Paradise.
The farmers market is open until noon.
#prevedellifarms #edibleparadise #aptosfarmersmarket #apples
✨ New at the Aptos Farmers Market! ✨
We’re excited to share something delicious from Bay Living Culinary. Chef Jody—whose cooking many of you already love—has launched Entrées of the Week: fresh, ready-to-heat-and-serve meals designed to generously serve two people.
Each week’s entrées are crafted with seasonal ingredients sourced right from the farmers market, showcasing the best local flavors in comforting, beautifully prepared dishes. It’s an easy way to bring farmers-market goodness straight to your table—no prep required.
🧑🍳 How to order:
✔️ Place your order at the Bay Living Culinary booth at the Aptos Farmers Market for the following week
✔️ Or call/text 831-726-6855 to order directly
Come say hello, meet Chef Jody, and treat yourself to a weeknight (or weekend!) meal that feels special, local, and made with care.
#baylivingculinary #aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege
There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich at the farmers market—especially on a rainy morning.
Hidden Fortress Coffee has you covered with a tempting lineup of breakfast favorites, from avocado toast and lox with cream cheese to simple cheese or jam on toast, plus a selection of hearty breakfast sandwiches for bigger appetites.
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon today—come warm up and treat yourself!
#aptosfarmersmarket #hiddenfortresscoffee #aptosia
Rain or shine, our Aptos Farmers Market community always shows up! ❤️
We’re so grateful for customers who come out to support our hardworking farmers—rain boots and all! And we love that Pinnacle even provides a tent so shoppers can line up comfortably.
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open until noon today. Grab your raincoat and umbrella and come enjoy a little rainy day market fun with us.
#Pinnacle #philfosterranches #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia
Does your home feel a little bare after putting away the holiday décor? We have a beautiful solution!
Stop by Bay Area Orchids and treat yourself to a few flowering orchids—an instant lift for any room. We love grouping several together in a low bowl or terrine for a centerpiece that’s elegant, modern, and long-lasting.
Quick care tip: Orchids thrive in bright, indirect light and prefer to dry slightly between waterings—no soggy roots needed.
Orchids bring color, life, and calm to the winter months—and with care, they will bloom again!
Visit Bay Area Orchids at the Monterey Farmers Market today. We’re open until noon!
#bayareaorchids #montereyfarmersmarket #orchidcare #winterblooms
Stock up today at Clara’s Eggs—and be sure to grab some of the fresh duck eggs! We’ve been singing their praises for years, especially for baking.
Duck eggs are a baker’s secret weapon. Their larger yolks and higher fat and protein content create loftier cakes, richer crumb, silkier custards, and beautifully structured pastries. They also lend a deeper golden color and more consistent emulsification—perfect for butter cakes, pâte à choux, brioche, and cookies.
Pro tip: When baking, one duck egg can replace one large chicken egg for noticeably richer results.
Find Clara’s Eggs at the farmers market today and bake something extraordinary.
#claraseggs #bakersofinstagram #duckeggs #farmersmarketbaking #bakerssecret
There’s nothing quite like biting into a crisp, juicy apple from Prevedelli Farms. These local, organically grown apples are legendary! Whether you are snacking on them or cooking with them, you’ll never be disappointed in the flavor.
The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today until noon.
#prevedellifarms #montereyfarmersmarket #organic #localapples
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center!
Now this is the way to start the new year. Borba Farms has cracked the magic code—organic hothouse tomatoes and peppers that look and taste like peak-of-summer beauties. And yes… it’s January!
California farmers never fail to impress us.
The market is open until noon today. Come shake off the holiday sluggishness, get some fresh air, and stock up on something truly special.
#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #borbafarms #californiagrown #organicfarmers
