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!
Pears are one of the world’s most alluring fruits with their voluptuous contour and buttery textured flesh. A perfectly ripe, luscious pear is without peer as a sweet pleasure of autumn. This ancient fruit captured the praise of the well-known Greek poet, Homer (8th century B.C.), who referred to pears as a “gift of the...{ Continue Reading }
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,...{ Continue Reading }
Kabocha squash, with its distinctive flavor, sublime texture, and culinary versatility, has earned its place as a favorite among winter squashes. What sets this squash apart is not only its delectable taste but also its minimal waste, as you can also eat the tender skin and roast the seeds like pumpkin seeds. A Flavorful Fusion...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
Okra, scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus, is a remarkable vegetable celebrated for its unique flavor, nutritional value, and culinary versatility. Commonly referred to as “lady’s finger” due to its elongated shape and tender texture, okra has been a staple in cuisines around the world for centuries. Okra plants are characterized by their vibrant green, ribbed...{ Continue Reading }
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...{ Continue Reading }
Help us welcome our newest vendor, Kevin with Bigoli Fresh Artisan Pasta! The fresh pasta selection includes short and long pasta, gnocchi, and an assortment of filled ravioli. And…delicious sauces and frozen pasta are available too!
The farmers market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
Help us welcome our newest vendor, Kevin with Bigoli Fresh Artisan Pasta! The fresh pasta selection includes short and long pasta, gnocchi, and an assortment of filled ravioli. And…delicious sauces and frozen pasta are available too!
The farmers market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
@rockyoaksgoatcreamery Princess Crumbles are the perfect addition to salads, scrambled eggs, pasta, tacos, and veggies. What’s your favorite way to use them?
@rockyoaksgoatcreamery Princess Crumbles are the perfect addition to salads, scrambled eggs, pasta, tacos, and veggies. What’s your favorite way to use them?
Pet lovers! Dave’s Gourmet Seafood has a new product at the farmers market—Lucky Cat kitty food! A personal note here—my cats are finicky eaters (😖) but they LOVED this cat food. An hour later, they were still going back to the empty plate to lick it. And what a difference from other commercial canned pet food—it smelled delicious and looked good enough for a human to eat! 🫣
Stop by today at the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center to stock up! Dave’s Gourmet Seafood will also be at the Saturday Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. To order online, visit www.davesgourmetseafoodsc.com.
Pet lovers! Dave’s Gourmet Seafood has a new product at the farmers market—Lucky Cat kitty food! A personal note here—my cats are finicky eaters (😖) but they LOVED this cat food. An hour later, they were still going back to the empty plate to lick it. And what a difference from other commercial canned pet food—it smelled delicious and looked good enough for a human to eat! 🫣
Stop by today at the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center to stock up! Dave’s Gourmet Seafood will also be at the Saturday Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. To order online, visit www.davesgourmetseafoodsc.com.
Rodoni Farms has a table full of leeks and Brussels sprouts. Leeks are fabulous in soups, especially potato soup! We also love their mild flavor in quiche.
Need more inspiration for spring cooking? Visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for seasonal recipes!
Rodoni Farms has a table full of leeks and Brussels sprouts. Leeks are fabulous in soups, especially potato soup! We also love their mild flavor in quiche.
Need more inspiration for spring cooking? Visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for seasonal recipes!
Are your hands itching to get into the dirt and plant a garden? 👩🏻🌾 These healthy tomato starts are available today at Pacific Rare Plant Nursery will help give you a head start on your summer garden!
Are your hands itching to get into the dirt and plant a garden? 👩🏻🌾 These healthy tomato starts are available today at Pacific Rare Plant Nursery will help give you a head start on your summer garden!
Spring is finally here and P&K Farms are back with their sweet organic strawberries! 🍓♥️🍓 Arrive early…once word gets out they’ll sell out quickly! They will also be at the Aptos Farmers Market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.
The farmers market is open today until noon. It’s a bit cloudy and chilly, so grab a jacket.
Spring is finally here and P&K Farms are back with their sweet organic strawberries! 🍓♥️🍓 Arrive early…once word gets out they’ll sell out quickly! They will also be at the Aptos Farmers Market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.
The farmers market is open today until noon. It’s a bit cloudy and chilly, so grab a jacket.
Have you tried Ichigo Farms greenhouse grown strawberries? It is such a treat to have berries this time of year! Growing strawberries indoors also eliminates the need for pesticides so you can be sure these strawberries are safe and healthy for your family.
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon today. We hope to see you soon!
Have you tried Ichigo Farms greenhouse grown strawberries? It is such a treat to have berries this time of year! Growing strawberries indoors also eliminates the need for pesticides so you can be sure these strawberries are safe and healthy for your family.
The Aptos Farmers Market is open until noon today. We hope to see you soon!
Meet our newest vendor at the Aptos Farmers Market! Kitchen Table Cultures offers slowly simmered, nutrient-dense bone broths made with spring water and grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken. Stop by for a sample! Bone broth is delicious on its own or used as an ingredient in sauces, gravies, and soup.
Meet our newest vendor at the Aptos Farmers Market! Kitchen Table Cultures offers slowly simmered, nutrient-dense bone broths made with spring water and grass-fed beef and pasture-raised chicken. Stop by for a sample! Bone broth is delicious on its own or used as an ingredient in sauces, gravies, and soup.
You know spring is just around the corner when asparagus arrive at the farmers markets! You’ll find these bundled beauties at Coastal View today at the Monterey Farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center.
Need some fresh cooking inspiration? Visit our companion seasonal recipe site at www.EdibleParadise.com (link in bio ⬆️) for great recipes and tips.
You know spring is just around the corner when asparagus arrive at the farmers markets! You’ll find these bundled beauties at Coastal View today at the Monterey Farmers market at the Del Monte Shopping Center.
Need some fresh cooking inspiration? Visit our companion seasonal recipe site at www.EdibleParadise.com (link in bio ⬆️) for great recipes and tips.