Edible Paradise :: Seasonal Cooking

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!

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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,...
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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...
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Quince is believed to predate the apple and is often referenced in ancient texts, possibly as the fabled “forbidden fruit” from the Garden of Eden. Greek mythology intertwines quince with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, speculating that the golden apple presented to her by Paris was, in fact, a quince. The Greek word for quince,...
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California Mission figs are a unique and highly prized variety of figs that are renowned for their rich flavor and succulent texture. These figs are grown primarily in our sunny state of California, where the climate and soil conditions provide an ideal environment for their cultivation. Here are some interesting facts: Figs are members of...
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Display of raw peanuts at KT Farm's farmers market booth.
California, known for its diverse agriculture, is a surprising yet significant player and is positioned to become an emerging leader in the peanut industry. While our state is more famous for almonds and pistachios, peanuts have carved out a niche, particularly in the Central Valley. California’s peanut production benefits from its unique climate, providing the...
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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...
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No Time to Cook? Let Bay Living Culinary Take Care of It!

Chef Jody Lombardo, owner of Bay Living Culinary, sells a delicious variety of fresh and flavorful take-home comfort foods including pot pies, chicken tarragon salad, zesty turkey chili, lemon chicken soup, clam chowder, and simmer sauces.

This holiday season Chef Jody will also have traditional Thanksgiving side dishes available at the farmers markets and online. 

Stop by her booth to place an order or contact her on her website at www.baylivingculinary.com.

#baylivingculinary #aptosfarmersmarket #thanksgiving #farmersmarket

No Time to Cook? Let Bay Living Culinary Take Care of It!

Chef Jody Lombardo, owner of Bay Living Culinary, sells a delicious variety of fresh and flavorful take-home comfort foods including pot pies, chicken tarragon salad, zesty turkey chili, lemon chicken soup, clam chowder, and simmer sauces.

This holiday season Chef Jody will also have traditional Thanksgiving side dishes available at the farmers markets and online.

Stop by her booth to place an order or contact her on her website at www.baylivingculinary.com.

#baylivingculinary #aptosfarmersmarket #thanksgiving #farmersmarket
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Make this Thanksgiving stress-free and memorable with our ultimate Thanksgiving planning guide on our companion website! From favorite recipes to expert how-tos, everything you need is in one convenient place. Let us help you create a holiday that’s as enjoyable as it is delicious.

Tap on the link in bio or visit
https://edibleparadise.com/home-page-stories/our-thanksgiving-planning-guide-recipes-tips-and-ready-made-delights-for-a-memorable-feast/

#edibleparadise #thanksgiving #holidays #friendsgiving #bestrecipes #cookingseasonally

Make this Thanksgiving stress-free and memorable with our ultimate Thanksgiving planning guide on our companion website! From favorite recipes to expert how-tos, everything you need is in one convenient place. Let us help you create a holiday that’s as enjoyable as it is delicious.

Tap on the link in bio or visit
https://edibleparadise.com/home-page-stories/our-thanksgiving-planning-guide-recipes-tips-and-ready-made-delights-for-a-memorable-feast/

#edibleparadise #thanksgiving #holidays #friendsgiving #bestrecipes #cookingseasonally
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Fresh from Spade & Plow: Organic Romanesco and cauliflower are stealing the show at the farmers market today at the Del Monte Shopping Center! Whether you’re roasting, steaming, or adding to a crudite platter, these vibrant, locally-grown veggies are as delicious as they are beautiful. 

If you aren’t familiar with Romanesco, it has a mild, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it less bitter than broccoli and cauliflower. This makes it versatile for cooking or eating raw.
	

#montereybayfarmers #farmersmarket #spadeandplow #cauliflower #romanesco #winterveggies #delmonteshoppingcenter #organic

Fresh from Spade & Plow: Organic Romanesco and cauliflower are stealing the show at the farmers market today at the Del Monte Shopping Center! Whether you’re roasting, steaming, or adding to a crudite platter, these vibrant, locally-grown veggies are as delicious as they are beautiful.

If you aren’t familiar with Romanesco, it has a mild, nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it less bitter than broccoli and cauliflower. This makes it versatile for cooking or eating raw.


#montereybayfarmers #farmersmarket #spadeandplow #cauliflower #romanesco #winterveggies #delmonteshoppingcenter #organic
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Deck the halls with classic red and elegant white poinsettias available today at McCahon Floral. Perfect for bringing holiday cheer to your home or gifting a touch of festive magic.

Pink poinsettias will be available in a few weeks. 

#holidaypoinsettias #mccahonfloral #montereyfarmersmarket #seasonal #holidaydecor

Deck the halls with classic red and elegant white poinsettias available today at McCahon Floral. Perfect for bringing holiday cheer to your home or gifting a touch of festive magic.

Pink poinsettias will be available in a few weeks.

#holidaypoinsettias #mccahonfloral #montereyfarmersmarket #seasonal #holidaydecor
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Add a touch of elegance to your home with Cymbidium orchids available today at Bay Area Orchids. Known for their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms, these beauties are a farmers market favorite. Perfect for gifting or creating a stunning centerpiece. 

#bayareaorchids #farmersmarketflowers #montereyfarmersmarket #orchidlove #cymbidium

Add a touch of elegance to your home with Cymbidium orchids available today at Bay Area Orchids. Known for their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms, these beauties are a farmers market favorite. Perfect for gifting or creating a stunning centerpiece.

#bayareaorchids #farmersmarketflowers #montereyfarmersmarket #orchidlove #cymbidium
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Sweet meets tangy with Oro Blanco grapefruit — you’ll find them today at Schletewitz Farm’s booth. This variety is especially nice for refreshing salads, citrusy desserts, or simply snacking on the juicy segments. 

The farmers Market is open today until noon—there’s lots of free parking and easy access. 

#montereyfarmersmarket #citrusseason #oroblanco #schletewitzfamilyfarm #delmonteshoppingcenter

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center!

Sweet meets tangy with Oro Blanco grapefruit — you’ll find them today at Schletewitz Farm’s booth. This variety is especially nice for refreshing salads, citrusy desserts, or simply snacking on the juicy segments.

The farmers Market is open today until noon—there’s lots of free parking and easy access.

#montereyfarmersmarket #citrusseason #oroblanco #schletewitzfamilyfarm #delmonteshoppingcenter
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THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center will be ✨OPEN✨on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. It will be CLOSED on Friday, November 29.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College (Saturdays) and the Monterey Farmers Market (Fridays) are open year-round, rain or shine.

THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center will be ✨OPEN✨on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving. It will be CLOSED on Friday, November 29.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College (Saturdays) and the Monterey Farmers Market (Fridays) are open year-round, rain or shine.
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Schoch Family Farmstead is now offering beef at the farmers market in addition to their raw milk, yogurt, and cheeses! The beef is available at the farmers market as well as by special order. 

The beef is from a cross of Wagyu and dairy cattle. Wagyu beef is a type of high-quality, richly marbled beef from specific Japanese cattle breeds. The meat is known for its extraordinary marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor, making it one of the most sought-after types of beef globally.

The marbling in Wagyu beef consists of intramuscular fat, which melts during cooking, giving the beef its signature tenderness and buttery flavor. 

#schochfamilyfarmstead #schochdairy #wagyu #aptosfarmersmarket #beef #farmersmarket

Schoch Family Farmstead is now offering beef at the farmers market in addition to their raw milk, yogurt, and cheeses! The beef is available at the farmers market as well as by special order.

The beef is from a cross of Wagyu and dairy cattle. Wagyu beef is a type of high-quality, richly marbled beef from specific Japanese cattle breeds. The meat is known for its extraordinary marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor, making it one of the most sought-after types of beef globally.

The marbling in Wagyu beef consists of intramuscular fat, which melts during cooking, giving the beef its signature tenderness and buttery flavor.

#schochfamilyfarmstead #schochdairy #wagyu #aptosfarmersmarket #beef #farmersmarket
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Sweeten your day with nature’s liquid gold! 🍯✨ Amen Bee’s raw honey is pure, unfiltered, and packed with nutrients straight from the hive. Not only does it taste incredible, but it also offers a range of benefits. 

🌼 Supports immune health
🐝 Provides antioxidants
🍯 Acts as a natural energy booster
🌻 May help ease seasonal allergies (thanks to local pollen) 
😷Helps soothe coughs

And honey is delicious in baked goods or used as a spread for cornbread or biscuits. Just mix equal parts of softened butter and honey for a delectable spread. 

Pick up a jar at the Aptos Farmers Market and taste the difference of pure raw honey. 

#rawhoney #amenbeeproducts #pure #beekind #aptosfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #honey #honeybutter

Sweeten your day with nature’s liquid gold! 🍯✨ Amen Bee’s raw honey is pure, unfiltered, and packed with nutrients straight from the hive. Not only does it taste incredible, but it also offers a range of benefits.

🌼 Supports immune health
🐝 Provides antioxidants
🍯 Acts as a natural energy booster
🌻 May help ease seasonal allergies (thanks to local pollen)
😷Helps soothe coughs

And honey is delicious in baked goods or used as a spread for cornbread or biscuits. Just mix equal parts of softened butter and honey for a delectable spread.

Pick up a jar at the Aptos Farmers Market and taste the difference of pure raw honey.

#rawhoney #amenbeeproducts #pure #beekind #aptosfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #honey #honeybutter
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The golden glow is coming from Stackhouse Orchard’s booth! The just-harvested persimmons are beautiful!

Fuyu persimmons are unique because they can be eaten while still firm, unlike other persimmon varieties that need to soften before eating. Their sweet, crisp texture makes them ideal for enjoying raw, like an apple, and they have a mild, honey-like flavor without the astringency found in some persimmons. They are especially nice added to salads and are a great choice for dehydrating to make healthy snacks. Perfect for snacking, baking, or adding to your autumn recipes. And, if you have a dehydrator, they are great for drying! 

Be sure to check out persimmon recipes at our companion website—www.edibleparadise.com. 

#stackhouseorchards #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #persimmons #holidaybaking #healthyfood

The golden glow is coming from Stackhouse Orchard’s booth! The just-harvested persimmons are beautiful!

Fuyu persimmons are unique because they can be eaten while still firm, unlike other persimmon varieties that need to soften before eating. Their sweet, crisp texture makes them ideal for enjoying raw, like an apple, and they have a mild, honey-like flavor without the astringency found in some persimmons. They are especially nice added to salads and are a great choice for dehydrating to make healthy snacks. Perfect for snacking, baking, or adding to your autumn recipes. And, if you have a dehydrator, they are great for drying!

Be sure to check out persimmon recipes at our companion website—www.edibleparadise.com.

#stackhouseorchards #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #persimmons #holidaybaking #healthyfood
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Sweet, chewy, and naturally delicious! 🍑☀️ These sun-kissed dried apricots bring a burst of flavor and nutrition to every bite. Perfect for healthy snacking, adding to trail mixes, or holiday baking. Also—if you’re planning your Thanksgiving meal, dried apricots are delicious added to stuffing! Stop by Pulido Farm’s booth and stock up. 

The Aptos Farmers Market is open today until noon. 

#apricots #driedapricots #aptosfarmersmarket #pulidofarms #holidaycooking #healthysnacks #baking

Sweet, chewy, and naturally delicious! 🍑☀️ These sun-kissed dried apricots bring a burst of flavor and nutrition to every bite. Perfect for healthy snacking, adding to trail mixes, or holiday baking. Also—if you’re planning your Thanksgiving meal, dried apricots are delicious added to stuffing! Stop by Pulido Farm’s booth and stock up.

The Aptos Farmers Market is open today until noon.

#apricots #driedapricots #aptosfarmersmarket #pulidofarms #holidaycooking #healthysnacks #baking
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