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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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...
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With its vibrant red flesh and juicy sweetness, watermelon is a favorite summertime treat for many. But beyond its refreshing taste, this beloved fruit also offers a range of health benefits that make it a perfect addition to your diet. Hydration Powerhouse: As its name suggests, watermelon is incredibly hydrating. Comprising about 90% water, this...
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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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We’re so happy to welcome Triple Delight Blueberries back to our markets — berry season is here and we are loving it! These plump, juicy blueberries are bursting with flavor. Enjoy them as a healthy snack, sprinkle them on your granola and yogurt, or bake the most delicious blueberry muffins ever.

#aptosfarmersmarket #triple delightblueberries #berryseason #californiagrown #eatseasonal #freshblueberries #farmersmarketfinds #montereyfarmersmarket #supportfarmers #healthysnacking #blueberrylove #fromfarmtotable #summerberries #santacruzcounty

We’re so happy to welcome Triple Delight Blueberries back to our markets — berry season is here and we are loving it! These plump, juicy blueberries are bursting with flavor. Enjoy them as a healthy snack, sprinkle them on your granola and yogurt, or bake the most delicious blueberry muffins ever.

#aptosfarmersmarket #triple delightblueberries #berryseason #californiagrown #eatseasonal #freshblueberries #farmersmarketfinds #montereyfarmersmarket #supportfarmers #healthysnacking #blueberrylove #fromfarmtotable #summerberries #santacruzcounty
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so be sure to pick up a colorful flower bouquet at Gatanaga Nursery! They are at the market today as well as the Aptos Farmers Market (Saturday) and the Del Monte (Sunday) farmers markets. 

#gatanaganursery #cutflowers #floral #farmersmarketflowers #mothersday

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, so be sure to pick up a colorful flower bouquet at Gatanaga Nursery! They are at the market today as well as the Aptos Farmers Market (Saturday) and the Del Monte (Sunday) farmers markets.

#gatanaganursery #cutflowers #floral #farmersmarketflowers #mothersday
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Looking for an easy, delicious meal? Stop by Bay Living Culinary today and check out Chef Jody’s incredible heat-and-serve offerings! From comforting chicken pot pies and hearty turkey chili to flavorful stir sauces and her award-winning clam chowder, there’s something for everyone. Trust us—Chef Jody knows her stuff! 👩‍🍳

#BayLivingCulinary #heatandserve #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter

Looking for an easy, delicious meal? Stop by Bay Living Culinary today and check out Chef Jody’s incredible heat-and-serve offerings! From comforting chicken pot pies and hearty turkey chili to flavorful stir sauces and her award-winning clam chowder, there’s something for everyone. Trust us—Chef Jody knows her stuff! 👩‍🍳

#BayLivingCulinary #heatandserve #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter
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Market find — organic squash blossoms! You’ll find these delicate beauties at Borba Family Farms today. Try them stuffed with cheese, lightly battered, and pan-fried for a crispy summer treat. 

The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon. Come on by! 

#borbafarms #organic #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #squashblossoms #borbafamilyfarms

Market find — organic squash blossoms! You’ll find these delicate beauties at Borba Family Farms today. Try them stuffed with cheese, lightly battered, and pan-fried for a crispy summer treat.

The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon. Come on by!

#borbafarms #organic #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #squashblossoms #borbafamilyfarms
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Stackhouse Orchards has returned to the market — and they’ve brought the first peaches of the season! Stop by today to grab these juicy beauties while they last. Summer starts here! 

#montereyfarmersmarket #StackhouseOrchards #peachseason #californiagrown

Stackhouse Orchards has returned to the market — and they’ve brought the first peaches of the season! Stop by today to grab these juicy beauties while they last. Summer starts here!

#montereyfarmersmarket #StackhouseOrchards #peachseason #californiagrown
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The Sunday Del Monte Farmers Market opens this Sunday, May 11! The market is located in the back parking lot (where our Friday farmers market is held) and is open 8am until 12pm. This is a very relaxed market and a great way to enjoy a peaceful Sunday morning! 

#delmonteshoppingcenter #delmontefarmersmarket #farmersmarket #mbfarmersmarkets

The Sunday Del Monte Farmers Market opens this Sunday, May 11! The market is located in the back parking lot (where our Friday farmers market is held) and is open 8am until 12pm. This is a very relaxed market and a great way to enjoy a peaceful Sunday morning!

#delmonteshoppingcenter #delmontefarmersmarket #farmersmarket #mbfarmersmarkets
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There’s nothing like spring flowers to brighten your day! Find stunning cut flower bouquets and vibrant potted blooms at the Carmel Farmers Market — perfect for adding a splash of color to your home or gifting someone special. Don’t forget to pick up a bouquet for your mama—Mother’s Day is this Sunday! 

The Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard is open today until 1 pm. Come join us! 

#carmelfarmersmarket #thebarnyardcarmel #flowers #mothersday #floral #homedecor

There’s nothing like spring flowers to brighten your day! Find stunning cut flower bouquets and vibrant potted blooms at the Carmel Farmers Market — perfect for adding a splash of color to your home or gifting someone special. Don’t forget to pick up a bouquet for your mama—Mother’s Day is this Sunday!

The Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard is open today until 1 pm. Come join us!

#carmelfarmersmarket #thebarnyardcarmel #flowers #mothersday #floral #homedecor
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Stock up on local, California grown avocados at the Carmel Farmers Market today. 

Creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients — avocados are a powerhouse of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. They help support healthy cholesterol levels, keep you feeling full, and add a boost of antioxidants with every bite. 

#carmelfarmersmarket #californiagrown #cagrown #avocados #healthy #farmersmarket #carmel #thebarnyardcarmel

Stock up on local, California grown avocados at the Carmel Farmers Market today.

Creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients — avocados are a powerhouse of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. They help support healthy cholesterol levels, keep you feeling full, and add a boost of antioxidants with every bite.

#carmelfarmersmarket #californiagrown #cagrown #avocados #healthy #farmersmarket #carmel #thebarnyardcarmel
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Another great market find this morning—back at the farmers market is Triple Delight Blueberries. 🫐 These berries are plump and sweet and absolutely delicious! They are perfect for muffins, topping your granola and yogurt, add to a spring salad, or just snacking. And don’t miss their fabulous Blueberry sauce topping—perfect for waffles, pancakes, French toast or ice cream! 

For recipe ideas, visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for seasonal recipes! 

The Carmel Farmers Market will be open until 1pm. 

#tripledelightblueberries #tdberries #tdberriesarethebest #Carmel #visitcarmel #farmersmarket #blueberries #thebarnyard

Another great market find this morning—back at the farmers market is Triple Delight Blueberries. 🫐 These berries are plump and sweet and absolutely delicious! They are perfect for muffins, topping your granola and yogurt, add to a spring salad, or just snacking. And don’t miss their fabulous Blueberry sauce topping—perfect for waffles, pancakes, French toast or ice cream!

For recipe ideas, visit our companion website at www.edibleparadise.com for seasonal recipes!

The Carmel Farmers Market will be open until 1pm.

#tripledelightblueberries #tdberries #tdberriesarethebest #Carmel #visitcarmel #farmersmarket #blueberries #thebarnyard
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Good morning from the Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard! Opening day is always exciting — first up — P&K Farms legendary strawberries! 🍓 If you see a line, don’t worry — these berries are worth the wait! Shop early since they sell out quickly. 

The farmers market will be open until 1 pm. Come join us!

Good morning from the Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard! Opening day is always exciting — first up — P&K Farms legendary strawberries! 🍓 If you see a line, don’t worry — these berries are worth the wait! Shop early since they sell out quickly.

The farmers market will be open until 1 pm. Come join us!
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