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!
From their fields to your pantry!
The harvest doesn’t have to end when the season does! Spade & Plow Organics has been busy turning their farm-fresh produce into a delicious collection of pantry treasures—and we’re loving the results!
🍅 Canestrino di Lucca Tomatoes — A taste of Tuscany! This distinctive Italian heirloom tomato is prized for its rich flavor and meaty texture. Perfect for rustic pasta sauces, hearty winter soups, and slow-simmered dishes.
🥒 Pickles, Pickles, Pickles! From classic dill spears and sweet bread-and-butter chips to sweet pickled summer squash and sweet-and-spicy jalapeños, there’s something for every pickle lover.
🌶️ A Little Heat! Their Jar O’ Salsa and dried Serrano chiles are ready to add some zip to your favorite recipes.
What makes these products especially appealing? They’re made from the farm’s own harvest, bringing the flavors of the growing season to your table long after the crops have been picked.
Stock your fall pantry with something special! Stop by Spade & Plow Organics at the Monterey Farmers Market and see what’s new.
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Tomato season isn’t quite over yet! Just look at these crates of gorgeous, sun-ripened organic tomatoes at Pinnacle this morning! From juicy, flavorful heirlooms to meaty Roma tomatoes, there’s still time to enjoy one of summer’s greatest gifts.
And here’s a thought: Why not save a little summer for winter?
🍅 Roast a batch of tomatoes with garlic and olive oil, then freeze for easy winter soups and sauces.
🍅 Turn those beautiful Romas into rich tomato sauce to freeze or safely can for your pantry.
🍅 Freeze ripe tomatoes for future stews, braises, and hearty winter meals.
There’s nothing quite like opening a jar of homemade tomato sauce on a chilly January evening and remembering the flavors of summer!
🍂 Need a little inspiration? Visit Edible Paradise for seasonal recipes, preserving ideas, and kitchen wisdom to help you make the most of the harvest.
www.edibleparadise.com — link in bio!
Monterey Farmers Market is open until noon.
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Fresh, crisp, and ready for dinner!
Sometimes the simplest ingredients make the best meals! These gorgeous, freshly harvested organic green beans from Prevedelli Farms are tender, crisp, and full of flavor.
For an easy fall side dish, toss them with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of sea salt, then roast until lightly caramelized. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon, toasted almonds, or a sprinkle of Parmesan. Delicious!
🍂 Looking for more seasonal cooking inspiration? We’ve been adding delicious new fall recipes, kitchen tips, and make-ahead ideas to Edible Paradise. From cozy autumn dinners to holiday baking, there’s plenty to explore!
Find your next favorite recipe at www.edibleparadise.com — link in bio!
Find Prevedelli Farms today at the Monterey Farmers Market, Del Monte Shopping Center.
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market!
Looking for a beautiful way to brighten your home? Cymbidium orchids are blooming at Bay Area Orchids at the Monterey Farmers Market!
With their graceful sprays of exquisite flowers, cymbidiums add an elegant touch to any room. And here’s the best part: They’re easier to care for than you might think! Their spectacular blooms can last six to eight weeks—or even longer—with proper care.
A Few Simple Orchid Care Tips:
1️⃣ Bright, indirect light: Give them plenty of natural light, but protect the flowers from strong afternoon sun.
2️⃣ Water wisely: Water thoroughly when the potting mix begins to dry slightly. Never let the pot sit in standing water.
3️⃣ Keep them cool: Cymbidiums love cool, bright conditions, especially at night. Keep blooming plants away from heating vents.
Enjoy the show! With a little attention, these beauties can reward you with gorgeous blooms year after year.
Stop by Bay Area Orchids at the Monterey Farmers Market and discover how easy it is to bring a little orchid elegance home!
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🍎 Think all apples taste alike? One bite may change your mind!
Join us THIS SATURDAY at the Aptos Farmers Market for a guided apple tasting with Prevedelli Farms! Taste locally grown organic apples side by side—from crisp and honey-sweet to bright, tart, and wonderfully aromatic—and discover a new favorite.
Meet Sam Lathrop, hear stories from the family’s more than 80 years of farming in the Pajaro Valley, and explore unusual and heirloom varieties you seldom find in supermarkets. Bring your apple questions, too! Sam will share tips for choosing apples for snacking, baking, and making an exceptional apple pie.
Aptos Farmers Market · Event booth
Saturday, October 17, 9:30 am
Come taste your way through apple season—and bring a friend!
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Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market! We’re delighted to welcome back Astone’s Proteas! 🍂
With their dramatic shapes, extraordinary textures, and gorgeous autumn colors, these stunning blooms are the perfect way to bring a little natural beauty indoors as we head into the cooler, cozier months.
And here’s something else to love — protea flowers are remarkably long-lasting! With a little care, you can enjoy their beauty for weeks.
A few tips to keep your proteas looking their best:
* Trim the stems at an angle before placing them in a clean vase.
* Use fresh water and change it every couple of days.
* Remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline.
* Keep your arrangement away from direct sunlight and heat.
Bonus tip: Many protea varieties dry beautifully! Simply enjoy them as they naturally dry, or hang them upside down in a cool, dry place to create a lasting arrangement.
Stop by and welcome Astone’s Proteas back to the market — and take home a gorgeous bouquet to celebrate the cozy season!
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Good morning from the Aptos Farmers Market! 🌞
What’s your favorite way to start your Saturday morning shopping? For us, it’s a quick stop at Sweet Elena’s Bakery for a buttery almond croissant 🫣🥐 and a cup of hot coffee!
Sweet Elena’s has all kinds of tempting morning pastries, along with savory quiches, beautiful pies and tarts, cookies, and plenty of other treats to take home for the weekend.
Then it’s time to fill your market bag with fresh fall produce, flowers, and all the good things our farmers and food artisans have brought to market this morning.
The Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College is open until noon. Come enjoy this beautiful Saturday morning with us!
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🐟 Market find today at MIF Seafood — scallops!
If you haven’t stopped by MIF Seafood lately, put them on your market list. We continue to be impressed by the beautiful selection and quality of seafood they bring to the farmers market—and our shoppers rave about them, too.
Today’s find: gorgeous scallops, perfect for a quick sear and an easy, restaurant-worthy dinner.
You’ll also find an ever-changing selection that may include wild-caught shrimp, Coho and Sockeye salmon, smoked salmon, Pacific cod, and more.
Stop by MIF Seafood and see what’s in stock today!
📍 Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
⏰ Open today until noon.
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❤️ Pomegranate season is here!
Beautiful fresh pomegranates and fresh-pressed pomegranate juice are available today from Rancho Padre at the Monterey Farmers Market.
Those jewel-like seeds add a bright, sweet-tart pop to fall salads, yogurt, grain bowls, desserts, and even cocktails and sparkling water. And if you’d rather skip the peeling and seeding, Rancho Padre’s fresh-pressed juice gives you all that wonderful pomegranate flavor by the glass or bottle.
Pick some up while they’re in season!
📍 Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
⏰ Open today until noon.
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Don’t overlook the cabbage!
Fresh, firm heads of organic cabbage are available today from Pinnacle at the Monterey Farmers Market.
Cabbage may not always be the vegetable that gets us excited—but it deserves a place in the kitchen. Crisp, economical, and wonderfully versatile, it’s one of those vegetables that can help turn what you already have on hand into dinner.
Shred it for a fresh, crunchy salad or slaw, quickly sauté it for an easy side dish, or slice it into ribbons and add it to soups, stir-fries, and skillet dinners.
Need a little inspiration? Visit our companion website, Edible Paradise, for delicious fall cabbage recipes and ideas. Link in bio. ⬆️
📍 Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
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🧡 A beautiful burst of marigolds at Gatanaga Nursery today!
These brilliant orange flowers have a special place in Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition celebrated in late October and early November to honor and remember loved ones who have died.
Marigolds—known as cempasúchil—are traditionally used to decorate altars, gravesites, and pathways. Their vibrant color and distinctive fragrance are believed to help guide the spirits of loved ones home during the celebration.
Whether you’re choosing them for a Día de los Muertos altar or simply bringing a little autumn sunshine home, these gorgeous marigolds are hard to resist. 🧡🌼
Find them at the Monterey Farmers Market today!
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Persimmon season has arrived! 🧡
One of fall’s prettiest fruits is making its first appearance at the farmers market! Look for fresh Fuyu persimmons from Schletewitz Family Farms this weekend.
Unlike the soft-ripe Hachiya, Fuyu persimmons can be enjoyed while they’re still firm and crisp. Sweet, mild and almost honey-like, they’re wonderful eaten out of hand—just slice them like an apple.
Try them sliced into fall salads, tucked onto a cheese or charcuterie board, spooned over yogurt or oatmeal, or paired with toasted nuts and a favorite cheese. And, of course, they’re pretty irresistible all by themselves.
Tap on link in bio ⬆️ for our favorite persimmon recipes!
🍂 It’s officially beginning to taste like fall at the farmers market.
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