Strawberries
Strawberries are the harbinger of spring — they usually the first fruit to ripen in spring. Strawberries are grown in every state in the U.S., but California grows over 75% of the commercial strawberries in the U.S. Strawberries are packed with nutrients and make a healthy snack, a delightful addition to salads, or healthy desserts.
First Fruit of Spring
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Cabbage
While cabbage is available year round in our area, it’s especially appreciated in early spring for making homemade sauerkraut! It’s a great beginner’s project. Rich in probiotics, sauerkraut promotes gut health by introducing beneficial bacteria to the digestive system, aiding in digestion and enhancing nutrient absorption.
TIME TO MAKE SAUERKRAUT
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Beets
Both red and gold beets are abundant in essential nutrients that offer a myriad of health benefits. They are delicious roasted, steamed, or raw. Beets can be used in savory or sweet dishes lending their rich, earthy flavor to salads, soups, pickles, and vegetable medleys. Click on the link below for our favorite recipes!
A VERSATILE VEGGIE PACKED WITH ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Asparagus
Without a doubt, asparagus is one of the harbingers of spring at the farmers’ markets. And these nutritious spears can be cooked in numerous ways — grilled, roasted, steamed, or sauteed. Add them to quiches, pasta or salads, or enjoy them as an appetizer. Harbinger of Spring
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Rhubarb
What is it about rhubarb — it seems people either love it or hate it! Although technically a vegetable, most use rhubarb like a fruit in pies, cakes, sauces, relishes, and jams. Since rhubarb arrives about the same time as strawberries in spring, it's often paired with strawberries in desserts.
Love it or hate it?
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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!
If you are thinking about holiday gift ideas for friends and family, you may not have to go any further than your pantry! Ingredients like dried fruits and nuts are plentiful now at our farmers’ markets — just in time for making delectable food gifts. Late fall fruits like apples and persimmons make excellent fruit...{ Continue Reading }
Whether you’re preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast for your family or hosting a small Friendsgiving dinner with a few special friends, we have a collection of holiday recipes that are sure to please your guests. You’ll find holiday favorites such as apple and pecan pies (including a recipe for gluten-free pie crust), a helpful reference...{ Continue Reading }
Most families have favorite stuffing or dressing recipes that have been passed down for several generations. If you weren’t privy to the early Thanksgiving morning kitchen activities as a kid, there’s a chance you may have missed watching Mom or Grandma making their signature stuffing. There are many stuffing recipes and variations from region to...{ Continue Reading }
Instead of reaching for a can of commercially canned pumpkin, consider making your own delectable fresh pie filling with locally grown squash from the farmers’ market. But wait — which pumpkins are used for pies? Pumpkins are squash — but not all squash are pumpkins — nor are all pumpkins created equally! To understand this...{ Continue Reading }
Just like Mama used to make — well, almost. Our version is easier and just as tasty! Nothing beats fresh pasta with a texture and flavor that’s far superior to store-bought varieties. This simple semolina and egg pasta dough is simple. Rather than mixing by hand, we use a food processor to do the mixing....{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
Please join us for the seasonal opening of the Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard Shopping Village on Tuesday, May 7.
“You can’t help but love this market at The Barnyard,” said Catherine Barr, MBCFM executive director. “The grounds are beautifully landscaped and in full bloom with seasonal flowers. Customers come by to pick up something to eat and then sit and enjoy the view before they shop.”
The Carmel Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the peak of the harvest season from early May through the end of September. The Barnyard is located at 3652 The Barnyard in Carmel. This intimate market offers a selection of certified California-grown, local fresh farm produce, plants, and specialty items.
There is ample free parking available with easy access to the market. For a map and driving directions, visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org.
Please join us for the seasonal opening of the Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard Shopping Village on Tuesday, May 7.
“You can’t help but love this market at The Barnyard,” said Catherine Barr, MBCFM executive director. “The grounds are beautifully landscaped and in full bloom with seasonal flowers. Customers come by to pick up something to eat and then sit and enjoy the view before they shop.”
The Carmel Farmers Market is open Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the peak of the harvest season from early May through the end of September. The Barnyard is located at 3652 The Barnyard in Carmel. This intimate market offers a selection of certified California-grown, local fresh farm produce, plants, and specialty items.
There is ample free parking available with easy access to the market. For a map and driving directions, visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org.
It’s officially spring and time for refreshing your garden beds. Stop by Pacific Rare Plant Nursery to see the colorful assortment of potted plants ready-to-go for planting. Alejandro is happy to provide tips if you need help!
It’s officially spring and time for refreshing your garden beds. Stop by Pacific Rare Plant Nursery to see the colorful assortment of potted plants ready-to-go for planting. Alejandro is happy to provide tips if you need help!
Spade & Plow Organics have huge artichokes this week! We have lots of recipes on our companion website for preparing them, if you need some new ideas for this California specialty. Visit www.edibleparadise.com and do a quick search for ‘artichokes’ — you’ll find a tutorial as well as numerous recipes. (Clickable link in bio.)
Spade & Plow Organics have huge artichokes this week! We have lots of recipes on our companion website for preparing them, if you need some new ideas for this California specialty. Visit www.edibleparadise.com and do a quick search for ‘artichokes’ — you’ll find a tutorial as well as numerous recipes. (Clickable link in bio.)
Have you discovered the new products at Schoch Dairy? Known for its raw milk and yogurts, their products have expanded to cheeses (including a phenomenal blue cheese!) and a new cultured raw butter. You’ll immediately notice a richer flavor to this locally made butter compared to ‘grocery store’ butter.
Have you discovered the new products at Schoch Dairy? Known for its raw milk and yogurts, their products have expanded to cheeses (including a phenomenal blue cheese!) and a new cultured raw butter. You’ll immediately notice a richer flavor to this locally made butter compared to ‘grocery store’ butter.
How’s your Mojo? We can think of one way to improve it!
Micro greens offer a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Despite their tiny size, they are packed with flavor and contain nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and beta-carotene.
Rold Farms Mojo micro greens are great added to sandwiches, tacos, smoothies, or dressed for a light salad.
How’s your Mojo? We can think of one way to improve it!
Micro greens offer a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Despite their tiny size, they are packed with flavor and contain nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and beta-carotene.
Rold Farms Mojo micro greens are great added to sandwiches, tacos, smoothies, or dressed for a light salad.
Murakami Farms kiwi should be part of a daily diet! Kiwi is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium, making it great for boosting immunity, supporting heart health, and aiding digestion. Its high antioxidant content helps combat oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Additionally, the fiber in kiwi promotes gut health and regularity.
Did you know the skin is edible too? Add kiwi to salads or smoothies, or enjoy ‘as is’!
Murakami Farms kiwi should be part of a daily diet! Kiwi is a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium, making it great for boosting immunity, supporting heart health, and aiding digestion. Its high antioxidant content helps combat oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Additionally, the fiber in kiwi promotes gut health and regularity.
Did you know the skin is edible too? Add kiwi to salads or smoothies, or enjoy ‘as is’!
Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! First stop—Companion Bakeshop for breakfast pastries and bread! They offer an immensely popular, wide selection of hearty artisan bread. And don’t miss their galettes! 😋
The market is open until noon—hope to see you soon!
Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! First stop—Companion Bakeshop for breakfast pastries and bread! They offer an immensely popular, wide selection of hearty artisan bread. And don’t miss their galettes! 😋
The market is open until noon—hope to see you soon!
Mark your calendars! The seasonal Sunday farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center opens in a couple of weeks! We love this quiet morning market—it’s a perfect Sunday morning stroll.
The farmers market opens on Sunday, May 5, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., and is located in the same area as our Friday market. For more information, please visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org for more details.
Mark your calendars! The seasonal Sunday farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center opens in a couple of weeks! We love this quiet morning market—it’s a perfect Sunday morning stroll.
The farmers market opens on Sunday, May 5, 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., and is located in the same area as our Friday market. For more information, please visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org for more details.
Ahmed from Zena Foods offers an awesome selection of spreads and condiments, perfect for weekend entertaining, appetizers, or simply to jazz up an ordinary meal. And don’t forget the pita bread—it’s soooooo good. Just heat briefly on a griddle or skillet, and brush with a little butter when serving.
If you miss him today, he’ll be at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College tomorrow.
Ahmed from Zena Foods offers an awesome selection of spreads and condiments, perfect for weekend entertaining, appetizers, or simply to jazz up an ordinary meal. And don’t forget the pita bread—it’s soooooo good. Just heat briefly on a griddle or skillet, and brush with a little butter when serving.
If you miss him today, he’ll be at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College tomorrow.
Meet Daniel with Santa Rosa Flowers! Fresh spring flowers await you today at the Monterey Farmers Market. There’s nothing quite like flowers to brighten up your decor.
Meet Daniel with Santa Rosa Flowers! Fresh spring flowers await you today at the Monterey Farmers Market. There’s nothing quite like flowers to brighten up your decor.
Who can resist this smile? Donna at Donna Dirt Farm offers an assortment of fresh culinary herbs, artichokes, and lemons—and beautiful displays! Today we spotted fresh lavender too—have you ever made lavender syrup? It’s delicious added to tea or cocktails!
Who can resist this smile? Donna at Donna Dirt Farm offers an assortment of fresh culinary herbs, artichokes, and lemons—and beautiful displays! Today we spotted fresh lavender too—have you ever made lavender syrup? It’s delicious added to tea or cocktails!
Have you tried the amazing goat cheese from Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery? You are in for a treat! Stop by and visit with Margi and she will explain the different cheeses. One of the nicest things about a farmers market is visiting with the makers!
Have you tried the amazing goat cheese from Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery? You are in for a treat! Stop by and visit with Margi and she will explain the different cheeses. One of the nicest things about a farmers market is visiting with the makers!