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!
✨ Look what’s new at Belle Farms! ✨
We are absolutely loving the new printed bottles of their award-winning Tuscan-style Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The upgraded packaging matches the elegance of what’s inside — bold, peppery, beautifully balanced, and truly exceptional olive oil.
But here’s something many people don’t see…
Growing olives and producing extraordinary olive oil is only part of the story. Creating packaging is its own challenge entirely. Bottles. Caps. Labels. Minimum orders. Printing costs. Sustainability considerations.
For small producers, packaging can easily cost as much as the product itself — not to mention the time it takes to fill, label, and prepare every single bottle by hand.
Finding a solution that saves time, controls cost, and reduces waste? That’s no small feat.
These new printed bottles are a win on all fronts — streamlined, upscale, and beautifully sustainable. And we couldn’t be happier to see Belle Farms continue raising the bar.
Congratulations, Marguerite! Now you’re ready for ANOTHER gold medal this year!
#BelleFarms #ExtraVirginOliveOil #FarmersMarketFinds #SustainablePackaging #MontereyBay
Love is in the air this morning at the Aptos Farmers Market! ✨❤️✨
Alongside the stunning flowers and chocolates, you’ll find heart-shaped Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese ravioli at Bigoli’s Artisan Fresh Pasta — tender, earthy, and ready to become the easiest (and most romantic) dinner for two.
Add one of their house-made sauces and you’re officially winning at Valentine’s planning.
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open until noon — come enjoy the love vibes!
#aptosfarmersmarket #bigolispasta #valentinesday #farmersmarket #cabrillo ollege
These beautiful Valentine’s Day arrangements at Gatanaga Nursery are stunning! Colorful, fresh, and the one of the best ways to show someone they are loved! 💝
The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
#gatanaganursery #flowers #valentinesday #montereybayfarmers #farmersmarket
Love is in the air… and it tastes like handcrafted chocolate. 💝
Treat someone (or yourself — we support this fully) to a heart-shaped box of Qouign’s artisan chocolates — each one beautifully crafted and absolutely swoon-worthy. You can also place special orders @qouignpastries.
The Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center is open until noon. Come share a little sweetness with us.
#qouignpastries #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #chocolate #valentinesday
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center! First stop—Coastal Paradise Nursery! ❤️ Give your special valentine a living gift to remind them they are loved all year round!
It’s a beautiful, sunny morning at the market—come get some fresh air and your groceries. We are open until noon.
#coastalparadisenursery #plants #valentinesday #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket
Have you met our lovely Qouign (pronounced “queen”) of chocolate, Santana Rodriguez? 👑🍫
One taste, and you’ll understand exactly why she’s earned the title. From decadent Dubai bars to beautifully handcrafted bon bons and delicate pastries, every creation is as stunning as it is delicious.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is your sign to stop by Qouign’s booth and choose something truly special for your Valentine (or yourself — we fully support that decision).
We’re also thrilled to welcome Santana to the Saturday Aptos Farmers Market this year — even more opportunities to indulge in her swoon-worthy chocolates!
#qouignpastries #artisanchocolate #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #aptosfarmersmarket
Who can resist these plump, sun-sweet blackberries from Cortez Farms this morning?
Grown in Santa Maria and harvested at peak perfection, they’re a reminder of just how fortunate we are to live in a state that produces beautiful food year-round. California berries don’t just nourish us here — they travel far and wide, bringing a taste of sunshine to places still wrapped in winter.
Come pick up a basket (or two) at Cortez Farms, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy the morning with us at the Monterey Farmers Market. 🌞
#californiagrown #cortezfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #berries
If flowers could talk, this little daffodil would definitely be saying, “Good morning!” 🌼
Spring is starting to show off at the Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center — and Pacific Rare Nursery is bursting with beautiful potted blooms and garden favorites.
Swing by, soak up the color, and start dreaming about your spring garden. 🌷
The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon. Hope to see you soon!
#pacificrareplantnursery #delmonteshoppingcenter #montereyfarmersmarket #gardening
Pacific Rare Nursery has Little Gem lettuce starts that are ready for planting! Did you know lettuce grows beautifully in pots? Even better—if you harvest just the outer leaves, the plant will keep producing all season long.
We love planting Little Gems alongside a mix of other lettuces for fresh spring and summer salads, right outside the kitchen door.
#montereyfarmersmarket #growyourownfood #lettucelovers #containergardening #supportlocalgrowers
Brokaw Ranch brings a beautiful selection of subtropical fruit, citrus, and avocados to the farmers market—and today they have cherimoya, a true seasonal treat.
Often called custard apple, cherimoya has a creamy texture and a naturally sweet flavor, with notes of banana, pineapple, and vanilla. Simply slice it open, scoop out the flesh, and enjoy it fresh, or add it to smoothies, fruit bowls, or desserts.
Stop by their booth while it’s in season—cherimoya is as special as it is delicious.
#montereyfarmersmarket #seasonalfruit #cherimoya #supportlocalfarmers #eatlocal
A visit to Cavanaugh Color Nursery is like stepping into a living palette of color! From vibrant flowering potted plants to seasonal favorites that brighten patios, gardens, and doorsteps, their healthy plants are grown to thrive in our area.
Stop by their booth today and take home a little color for your garden—or a perfect plant to share.
The Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon.
#montereyfarmersmarket #supportlocalgrowers #seasonalblooms #gardeninspiration #plantlovers
✨ NEW VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ✨
Please help us welcome Fernandez Farms of Hollister to our farmers market family!
They are known for their beautifully sun-dried fruits, including figs, apricots, pears, apples, cherries, plums—and even walnuts. Naturally sweet and thoughtfully dried, these fruits make easy, wholesome snacks and delicious pantry staples.
Stop by their booth today, say hello, and sample the flavors of the season! And, tomorrow they will be at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College.
#fernandezfarms #montereyfarmersmarket #driedfruit #californiagrown
