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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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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Crabapples remind me of the “Lemon Tree” folk song by Peter, Paul, and Mary. For those too young to remember, the lyrics went — “Lemon tree, very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet But the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.”   The same can be said for crabapples. Sometimes called...
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Creamy tomato soup with crispy croutons on top
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 with fresh,...
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Halved fresh raw green finger lime caviar with sour pearls close up
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...
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Roasting peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor, and makes them supple. Roast peppers over a direct flame on the stove or outside, or over coals on the grill, or in the oven under the broiler. What you will need: Peppers (however many you are roasting) Some olive oil or grapeseed oil A heat...
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast! 

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon! 

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop

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

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast!

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon!

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop
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Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets! 

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays! 

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket

Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets!

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays!

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket
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✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend  and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal  #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds  #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter

✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties. 

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us! 

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers  #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery

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

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties.

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us!

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery
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🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping

🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping
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🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us! 

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes

🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us!

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes
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Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand! 

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter

Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand!

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses. 

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile. 

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket

Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses.

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile.

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola. 

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!

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

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola.

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!
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Look who’s back! Ichigo Farms is at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning with their incredible greenhouse grown strawberries. Love eating fresh strawberries in winter, don’t you? 

The market is open until noon—come on by! 

#winterstrawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #ichigofarm #farmersmarket

Look who’s back! Ichigo Farms is at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning with their incredible greenhouse grown strawberries. Love eating fresh strawberries in winter, don’t you?

The market is open until noon—come on by!

#winterstrawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #ichigofarm #farmersmarket
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