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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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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Peppers have arrived at the farmers markets and the mix and varieties increase each week. Chilies and peppers are popular for several reasons, including their unique taste, versatility in cooking, health benefits, and cultural significance. Here are some more fun facts about peppers: Peppers were originally cultivated in Central and South America and have been...
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Who doesn’t appreciate the special joy of indulging in ripe, juicy, and flavorful tomatoes during the summer season? Summer tomatoes are highly anticipated by many food enthusiasts because they tend to be at their peak of sweetness and flavor. The warmth of the summer sun seems to infuse these tomatoes with an extra burst of...
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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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