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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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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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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Avocados are back at the Aptos Farmers Market. 🙌 Kate from Kirk Williams has creamy- fleshed Hass organic avocados in various sizes and stages of ripeness. 

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open until noon today. Come by, meet your friends, and enjoy a gorgeous spring morning with us! 

#organic #hass #avocados #kirkwilliams #aptosfarmersmarket

Avocados are back at the Aptos Farmers Market. 🙌 Kate from Kirk Williams has creamy- fleshed Hass organic avocados in various sizes and stages of ripeness.

The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open until noon today. Come by, meet your friends, and enjoy a gorgeous spring morning with us!

#organic #hass #avocados #kirkwilliams #aptosfarmersmarket
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You’ll find tulips galore at Pacific Rare Plant Nursery’s booth this morning at the Monterey Farmers Market. Nothing says ‘spring’ more than colorful tulips! 🌷 

The market is open until noon—so please join us and enjoy some fresh air! 

#tulips #spring #pacificrareplantnursery #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter

You’ll find tulips galore at Pacific Rare Plant Nursery’s booth this morning at the Monterey Farmers Market. Nothing says ‘spring’ more than colorful tulips! 🌷

The market is open until noon—so please join us and enjoy some fresh air!

#tulips #spring #pacificrareplantnursery #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Kate with Kirk Williams is back at the Monterey Farmers Market with organic, California grown Hass avocados! 🥑 

Yes, it’s a bit wet and dreary ☔️today but everyone is here and we’d love to see you! 

The farmers market is open today until noon. 

#openrainorshine☔️☀️ #montereyfarmersmarket #hassavocado #kirkwilliams #delmonteshoppingcenter #californiagrown

Kate with Kirk Williams is back at the Monterey Farmers Market with organic, California grown Hass avocados! 🥑

Yes, it’s a bit wet and dreary ☔️today but everyone is here and we’d love to see you!

The farmers market is open today until noon.

#openrainorshine☔️☀️ #montereyfarmersmarket #hassavocado #kirkwilliams #delmonteshoppingcenter #californiagrown
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! Yes—we are open today, 8-12, rain or shine!

We have a new vendor who has joined us this morning with asparagus—Delta Queen! Asparagus is one of our earliest spring crops to come to market. 

#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #asparagus #marketfinds #deltaqueenasparagus

Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! Yes—we are open today, 8-12, rain or shine!

We have a new vendor who has joined us this morning with asparagus—Delta Queen! Asparagus is one of our earliest spring crops to come to market.

#montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #asparagus #marketfinds #deltaqueenasparagus
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✨Join Us for a Special Community Event at the Aptos Farmers Market!✨

We’re excited to welcome David Shaw from Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm for the first-ever “World Cafe: Conversations That Matter” — a free, fun, and engaging community-building event!

➡️ When: Saturday, March 22
➡️ Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
➡️ Where: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College (upper tier parking lot)

Start your morning with great company, meaningful conversations, and a cup of coffee!

David will kick off the session with a brief “conversation starter” to set the topic, followed by interactive small-group discussions designed to spark ideas and connections.

🌱 Meet new and old friends
🌱 Support the growth of our sustainable food system
🌱 Drop in anytime or stay for the full discussion

Please share!

For more info, visit our website (link in bio). 

#aptosfarmersmarket #sustainablefoodsystems #permaculture #farmers #gardeners #farmersmarket #community #santacruzpermaculture #sustainableliving

✨Join Us for a Special Community Event at the Aptos Farmers Market!✨

We’re excited to welcome David Shaw from Santa Cruz Permaculture Farm for the first-ever “World Cafe: Conversations That Matter” — a free, fun, and engaging community-building event!

➡️ When: Saturday, March 22
➡️ Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
➡️ Where: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College (upper tier parking lot)

Start your morning with great company, meaningful conversations, and a cup of coffee!

David will kick off the session with a brief “conversation starter” to set the topic, followed by interactive small-group discussions designed to spark ideas and connections.

🌱 Meet new and old friends
🌱 Support the growth of our sustainable food system
🌱 Drop in anytime or stay for the full discussion

Please share!

For more info, visit our website (link in bio).

#aptosfarmersmarket #sustainablefoodsystems #permaculture #farmers #gardeners #farmersmarket #community #santacruzpermaculture #sustainableliving
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Got eggs? Yup, we do! 

You’ll find local eggs available at Mora Family Farms, Fogline Farms, and Spade & Plow Organics. 

And, great news…Mora Family Farm will have their incredible duck eggs available at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow! If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the time. With their super rich flavor, they are wonderful for baked goods, custards, quiches, or lemon curd. A duck egg is equivalent to about 1 1/2 large chicken eggs, so adjust accordingly in your recipes. 

#eggs #duckeggs #morafamilyfarms #foglinefarms #spadeandploworganics #localeggs #farmersmarketeggs

Got eggs? Yup, we do!

You’ll find local eggs available at Mora Family Farms, Fogline Farms, and Spade & Plow Organics.

And, great news…Mora Family Farm will have their incredible duck eggs available at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow! If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the time. With their super rich flavor, they are wonderful for baked goods, custards, quiches, or lemon curd. A duck egg is equivalent to about 1 1/2 large chicken eggs, so adjust accordingly in your recipes.

#eggs #duckeggs #morafamilyfarms #foglinefarms #spadeandploworganics #localeggs #farmersmarketeggs
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Stock up for the weekend and pick up freshly baked morning pastries at Companion Bakeshop today. (And they make a great snack to enjoy as you shop at the farmers market…🫣!)

The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today until noon. 

#companionbakeshop #pastries #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereylife

Stock up for the weekend and pick up freshly baked morning pastries at Companion Bakeshop today. (And they make a great snack to enjoy as you shop at the farmers market…🫣!)

The Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center is open today until noon.

#companionbakeshop #pastries #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereylife
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Nothing says ‘spring’ like these vibrant fresh greens available at Borba Family Farms! Add to soups or serve as a side dish—greens are loaded with nutrition that support good health and your immune system! 

The Monterey Farmers Market is open today until noon. There is plenty of free parking—come on down! 

#borbafamilyfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #greens #messogreens

Nothing says ‘spring’ like these vibrant fresh greens available at Borba Family Farms! Add to soups or serve as a side dish—greens are loaded with nutrition that support good health and your immune system!

The Monterey Farmers Market is open today until noon. There is plenty of free parking—come on down!

#borbafamilyfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #greens #messogreens
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Don’t miss this special find at Spade & Plow Organics — locally grown dried cranberries, black beans, and King City pink beans — all certified organic and packed with flavor.

Perfect for hearty soups, salads, or your favorite side dishes, these pantry staples bring wholesome nutrition (and fiber!) to your meals.

#spadeandploworganics #montereyfarmersmarket #farmtotable #beans #organic

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

Don’t miss this special find at Spade & Plow Organics — locally grown dried cranberries, black beans, and King City pink beans — all certified organic and packed with flavor.

Perfect for hearty soups, salads, or your favorite side dishes, these pantry staples bring wholesome nutrition (and fiber!) to your meals.

#spadeandploworganics #montereyfarmersmarket #farmtotable #beans #organic
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Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! And guess what….Blue Heron Farms is back! Their brilliant spring tulips are on full display! 

The farmers market is open today until noon—hope to see you soon! 

#aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #tulips #flowers #blueheronfarms

Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College! And guess what….Blue Heron Farms is back! Their brilliant spring tulips are on full display!

The farmers market is open today until noon—hope to see you soon!

#aptosfarmersmarket #cabrillocollege #tulips #flowers #blueheronfarms
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