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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To learn how to use and combine the flavors of herbs, you must become familiar with them. And the best way to do this? Use your nose. Smell them individually and in combination. Take a pinch of one and smell it. Then add a pinch of another and smell it. Add something else and smell...
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Spring with its longer days and more daylight mean that hens are beginning their egg production cycle. Full egg production, generally an egg per day for each chicken, is in summer. Mother Nature has been rough on California this year with colder and wetter weather, so it’s been a slow start for ‘the girls.’ The...
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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 pasta or salads, or enjoy them as an appetizer. When selecting asparagus, check the bottom of the bunch to see that...
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Whether you call it ‘stock’ or the trendier term ‘bone broth’ — healthy and flavorful soups start with a nutrient and mineral-rich base of good stock. Bone-based stocks provide calcium, magnesium, silicon, sulfur, phosphorous, and other trace minerals. Stock can be made with leftover bones from dinners or you can purchase bony parts of chicken,...
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Everyone enjoys a great piece of pie, especially at Thanksgiving, and it is easily one of America’s favorite desserts. However, the bane of most cooks is making the pie crust! While it’s easy and convenient to turn to store-bought, pre-rolled pie crust, nothing comes close to a homemade, buttery, flaky pie crust. If you’re a...
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Cornbread is an all-American bread, tracing its humble roots back to the days of the early settlers. When the first colonists arrived in North America, wheat flour was unavailable and they had to turn to local resources to make their bread. Corn was one of the first crops to be grown by the Native Americans,...
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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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