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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The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College now includes gardening books in its cookbook exchange program! The idea of swapping books isn’t new (Andrew Carnegie introduced it in the early 1900s), but we’re excited to offer this opportunity for our market customers to share their favorite reads. Simply leave a cookbook or gardening book and...
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With the summer months fast approaching and the abundant seafood available at the farmers market, here’s a quick reference guide for selecting fish and how to cook it perfectly every time. This year, you’ll find fresh and frozen fish at H & H Fresh Fish Company (Aptos Farmers Market), La Marea by the Sea (Monterey...
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Planning an Easter brunch for the family or hosting a relaxed Sunday gathering with friends? Hosting a weekend brunch is a breeze with most of the prep work done ahead, ensuring you get to join the fun too! Crafting a brunch menu entails a mix of savory and sweet offerings served buffet-style. From overnight French...
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On St. Patrick’s Day, there’s no dish quite as iconic as a hearty serving of corned beef. This traditional Irish-American dish, gently braised with spices and vegetables, symbolizes the festive Irish spirit of the occasion. Served alongside steaming cabbage, carrots, and creamy new potatoes or boxty, each bite of succulent corned beef evokes the rich...
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Sauerkraut stands as a favorite beginner’s project for home fermentation enthusiasts due to its simplicity. It’s a straightforward recipe requiring just cabbage, salt, and a bit of scientific understanding. Once mastered, it opens doors to a variety of other fermented foods like pickles and kimchi! The Science Behind Sauerkraut Lactobacillus bacteria, known as “friendly” bacteria,...
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Elevate your diet effortlessly by incorporating microgreens – the tiny but mighty nutrition boosters. Ounce for ounce, microgreens pack more nutrients than virtually any other natural food. These miniature wonders are the seedlings of various plants, typically between seven to ten days old, sprouted from seeds yet to develop true leaves. Despite their small size,...
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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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