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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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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The Meyer lemon owes its presence in the U.S. to a USDA agricultural explorer named Frank Meyer, who discovered it in 1908 during one of his expeditions to Asia to collect new plant species. Among the 2,500 plants he introduced to the U.S. was the unusual thin-skinned, lemon-mandarin orange cross, which became the Meyer lemon,...
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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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The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College has launched a new Cookbook Exchange program. While the “leave-a-book, take-a-book” concept is nothing new (in fact, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie is credited with the concept of a book exchange movement at the turn of the last century), we hope that our Cookbook Exchange will serve as a place...
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast! 

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon! 

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop

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

Don’t miss these amazing savory galettes available at Companion Bakeshop’s booth today! These tasty galettes check all the boxes for breakfast!

The market is open until noon! Tomorrow the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open 8 am - 12 pm. Hope to see you soon!

#farmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #companionbakeshop
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Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets! 

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays! 

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket

Need a few last minute gifts? This is the last weekend to shop at the farmers markets before Christmas! Download our gift guide to find our favorite treasures at the markets!

Visit our website at www.montereybayfarmers.org to download your copy!

Happy holidays!

#aptosfarmersmarket @montereyfarmersmarket
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✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend  and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal  #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds  #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter

✨ Refill. Reuse. Repeat. ✨ Belle Farms is making sustainability easy and delicious with their eco-friendly refillable bottles of award-winning extra virgin olive oil!

Save money while enjoying the freshest, highest-quality olive oil available. Swing by the Monterey or Aptos Farmers Markets this weekend and make the switch to sustainable, local goodness.

#supportlocal #ecofriendlyliving #BelleFarms #extravirginoliveoil #farmersmarketfinds #sustainableliving #montereyfarmersmarket #evoo #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! 

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties. 

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us! 

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers  #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery

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

These fragrant, delicate paperwhite flowers are now in bloom and waiting for you at Pacific Rare Nursery’s booth! Perfect for brightening up your home this season 🎄. They also make the perfect hostess gift for holiday parties.

The farmers market is open until noon—come do some holiday shopping with us!

#farmersmarketfinds #paperwhites #freshflowers #holidayvibes #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #pacificrarenursery
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🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping

🎄✨Celebrate the Holidays with Our Farmers Markets! ✨🎄

Find meaningful gifts and holiday inspiration at our Monterey and Aptos farmers markets, open rain or shine this winter! From fresh ingredients for homemade treats to artisanal goodies, shopping local supports small family farms and talented artisans.

Make holiday prep easy—download our Holiday Shopping Guide today! Featuring specialty items and a printable vendor list, it’s your key to discovering unique gifts and delicious finds.

Thank you for supporting local. Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Visit our website to download the guide now!

www.montereybayfarmers.org

#montereyfarmersmarket #aptosfarmersmarket #aptosia #delmonteshoppingcenter #holidayshopping
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🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us! 

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes

🎄✨ Deck the halls in style! ✨🎄

Stop by McMahon Floral’s booth at the Monterey Farmers Market today and grab some stunning, vibrant poinsettias — perfect for your holiday decor.

While you’re here, check off your Yuletide shopping list! You’ll find beautiful holiday flowers, fresh wreaths, and festive potted plants to bring the magic of the season home.

We’re open until noon — come see us!

#Poinsettias #McMahonFloral #MontereyFarmersMarket #HolidayDecor #SeasonalVibes
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Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand! 

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter

Sweet California grown citrus is officially here! Come pick up a bag or two of your favorites. With the holiday baking season upon us, you need a good supply of fresh oranges and lemons on hand!

You’ll find these oranges at Schletewitz Family Farms’ booth today at the Monterey Farmers Market. If you miss today’s market, they will be at the Aptos Farmers market tomorrow at Cabrillo College.

#californiagrown #californiacitrus #citrusseason #montereyfarmersmarket #schletewitzfamilyfarms #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses. 

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile. 

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket

Look what we just discovered! Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery has a new Ricotta style goat cheese today! Stop by their booth at the Del Monte Shopping Center to see their wonderful selection of incredible cheeses.

We use ricotta cheese in so many recipes — pasta dishes and fillings, cakes, breads, and spreads—it’s so versatile.

#rockyoaksgoatcreamery #delmonteshoppingcenter #goatcheese #montereyfarmersmarket
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center! 

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola. 

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!

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

Cortez Farms have a beautiful display of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. How lucky are we to have fresh berries in December? Berries are so delicious to top French toast, waffles, or simply to add to your yogurt and granola.

The farmers market is open until noon— lots of free parking and easy access!
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Look who’s back! Ichigo Farms is at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning with their incredible greenhouse grown strawberries. Love eating fresh strawberries in winter, don’t you? 

The market is open until noon—come on by! 

#winterstrawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #ichigofarm #farmersmarket

Look who’s back! Ichigo Farms is at the Aptos Farmers Market this morning with their incredible greenhouse grown strawberries. Love eating fresh strawberries in winter, don’t you?

The market is open until noon—come on by!

#winterstrawberries #aptosfarmersmarket #ichigofarm #farmersmarket
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