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!
Breathe in the calming scent of lavender. 💜
The Ranch Monterey is featuring their Lavender Mist, handcrafted from fragrant Royal Velvet lavender grown on their farm. A few spritzes can instantly freshen a room, add a soothing scent to linens, or bring a little touch of relaxation to your daily routine.
Ways to enjoy Lavender Mist:
✨ Mist lightly on sheets and pillowcases before bedtime.
✨ Freshen towels, closets, and laundry.
✨ Add a calming fragrance to bedrooms, living spaces, or your home office.
✨ Spritz onto dried lavender bundles or wreaths to revive their scent.
Simple, natural, and wonderfully aromatic, it’s an easy way to bring the beauty of lavender into your home.
Visit The Ranch Monterey at the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center to explore their lavender products and experience the soothing fragrance of Royal Velvet lavender for yourself.
#lavenderlove #farmersmarketfinds #locallygrown #lavendermist #shoplocal
Fresh herbs are one of the easiest ways to bring more flavor to your kitchen—and now is a great time to plant them!
Pacific Rare Nursery has a beautiful selection of herb starts, including several varieties of basil, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, and more. Whether you’re planting a garden bed, filling containers on the patio, or tucking a few herbs among your vegetables, you’ll enjoy months of fresh harvests just steps from your kitchen.
A few quick tips for success:
☀️ Most culinary herbs love plenty of sunshine.
💧 Water regularly until established, then adjust based on the herb’s needs.
🌱 Harvest often to encourage healthy growth and keep plants productive.
🪴 Short on space? Most herbs thrive in containers.
There’s nothing quite like stepping outside and snipping fresh herbs for dinner. Visit Pacific Rare Nursery at the farmers market today.
#herbgarden #growyourownfood #freshherbs #farmersmarketfinds #gardeninspiration
Add a splash of color to your porch, patio, or garden with beautiful hanging begonias!
With their vibrant blooms and cascading habit, begonias are a favorite for brightening shady spaces throughout the summer. They thrive in morning sun or filtered light, prefer consistently moist (but not soggy) soil, and benefit from regular feeding to keep the flowers coming.
A little care goes a long way—and these stunning red blooms will reward you with months of color.
Find gorgeous hanging baskets and flowering plants at Cavanaugh Color today at the Monterey Farmers Market.
#begonias #floweringplants #gardeninspiration #farmersmarketflowers #supportlocalgrowers
Sweet, crisp, and bursting with flavor, organic Princess green grapes have arrived at the farmers market!
Grown by Schletewitz Family Farms, these beautiful grapes are everything summer fruit should be—juicy, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Pack them in lunchboxes, add them to a cheese board, toss them into salads, or simply enjoy them by the handful.
Find Schletewitz Family Farms at the Monterey Farmers Market today and taste the difference fresh-picked, locally grown grapes make.
The market is open until noon!
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🎉🎂 Come Celebrate 50 Years of Fresh Food, Farmers & Community! 🎂🎉
Join us at the Aptos Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets!
For five decades, our markets have connected local farmers, food artisans, chefs, and neighbors through a shared love of fresh, local food and community. What began in 1976 has grown into a cherished Central Coast tradition—and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Help us celebrate this special milestone!
⭐️ Enjoy birthday cake with the community
⭐️ Receive a reusable produce bag set (first 150 people who wish us a happy birthday!)
⭐️ Enter to win a beautiful seasonal market basket filled with market favorites
⭐️ Enjoy a festive market atmosphere celebrating 50 years of local agriculture
⭐️ Meet the farmers, food artisans, and vendors who make the market so special
⭐️ Shop the best of the season—fresh produce, flowers, seafood, artisan foods, baked goods, cheeses, and more
Whether you’ve been shopping with us for decades or are visiting for the first time, we’d love for you to be part of this celebration. Thank you for supporting local farmers, local food, and the community connections that make our markets thrive.
#aptosfarmersmarket #montereybaycerifiedfarmersmarkets #montereybayfarmers #aptos
Good morning from the Monterey Farmers Market at the Del Monte Shopping Center!
First stop: Rocky Oaks Goat Creamery. 🧡 🐐🧡
If you haven’t tried their artisan goat cheeses, let this be your sign! From creamy chèvre and feta to aged specialties and beautiful goudas like the one featured here, Rocky Oaks offers something for every cheese lover.
Made in small batches from the milk of their own herd of Nubian goats, these farmstead cheeses are handcrafted with care and full of flavor.
Stop by, say hello, sample a few varieties, and discover a new favorite today!
#MontereyFarmersMarket #RockyOaksGoatCreamery #FarmsteadCheese #GoatCheese #CaliforniaGrown
Join us today from 9 AM–1 PM at the Carmel Farmers Market, nestled in the beautiful Barnyard Shopping Village at Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road.
This intimate seasonal market celebrates the best of California’s summer harvest with farm-fresh produce, artisan baked goods, vibrant flowers, and locally grown plants—all brought to you by the farmers and makers who grow them.
After filling your basket, take time to wander the Barnyard’s charming brick courtyards, garden pathways, and open-air patios. Browse unique boutiques, enjoy a coffee or breakfast, and soak in the relaxed atmosphere that makes this market such a special Carmel tradition.
Fresh food, local flavor, and a beautiful place to spend the morning—we hope to see you soon!
#carmelfarmersmarket #thebarnyardshoppingvillage #farmersmarket #carmel
The first fresh Black Mission figs of the season have made their appearance at the Monterey Farmers Market, and you’ll find them at Minazzoli Farms!
Minazzoli Farms brings these luscious figs to market from mid-May through November, giving fig lovers several months to enjoy one of nature’s sweetest treats.
With their deep purple-black skin and beautiful rosy-pink interior, Black Mission figs are prized for their rich, honeyed sweetness and complex earthy flavor. Their soft texture and jam-like center make them equally delicious eaten fresh out of hand, tucked into a cheese board, sliced over yogurt, or added to salads with goat cheese and walnuts.
Looking for a simple dessert? Split them in half, drizzle with local honey, and serve alongside mascarpone or vanilla ice cream. They’re also wonderful roasted, grilled, or baked into tarts and cakes.
Besides being delicious, figs are a good source of fiber, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants, making them a nutritious seasonal indulgence.
Be sure to check out fig recipes at our companion website, Edible Paradise! Link in bio.
#minazzolifarm
Not all peppers are trying to set your mouth on fire. 🌶️
Many people think peppers fall into two categories: sweet or scorching hot. But the pepper world is far more interesting than that.
At Pinnacle, you’ll find a colorful spectrum of peppers—from sweet bells and mild Anaheims to earthy poblanos, flavorful Padrones, and spicy jalapeños. Each brings its own unique flavor, texture, and culinary personality to the table.
Poblanos are rich and slightly smoky, perfect for stuffing and roasting. Anaheims offer gentle heat and are wonderful in salsas and chile dishes. Padrones are a favorite for quick blistering in a hot pan—most are mild, but every now and then one surprises you! And bell peppers bring sweetness, crunch, and vibrant color to everything from salads to stir-fries.
The best way to discover your favorites? Try something new.
#montereyfarmersmarket #philfosterranches #peppers #organic
Brown eggs aren’t healthier than white eggs—but duck eggs might just win the baking contest.
Have you ever wondered whether brown eggs are healthier than white eggs? The answer may surprise you: shell color has very little to do with nutrition. White, brown, blue, and even green eggs get their color from the breed of the hen—not from what’s inside.
At Clara’s Eggs, you’ll find a beautiful assortment of farm-fresh eggs in shades of blue, brown, and white, along with duck eggs—a favorite among bakers for their rich flavor and excellent baking performance.
Duck eggs are slightly larger than chicken eggs and contain a bit more protein, healthy fats, and nutrients, making them a delicious choice for cakes, pastries, custards, and quiches.
Whether you’re making breakfast, baking a pie, or whipping up a weekend brunch, fresh local eggs make all the difference.
Stop by Clara’s Eggs today at the Monterey Farmers Market and see which colors find their way into your basket!
#claraseggsfarm #montereyfarmersmarket #delmonteshoppingcenter #baking
This weekend at the Aptos Farmers Market, we’re honored to welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes — a remarkable local organization that has been helping nourish and support families throughout the Pajaro Valley for decades. 💚
Stop by their booth to learn more about the important work they do to strengthen food security in our community through their pantry program, hot meals, nutrition education, and compassionate support services.
✨ Ways you can help:
• Learn about local hunger relief efforts
• Discover volunteer opportunities
• Support community food programs
• Donate fresh market produce to families in need
• Meet the dedicated volunteers helping neighbors throughout the Pajaro Valley
One of the simplest and most meaningful ways to contribute is by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at the market to donate — sharing the abundance of the farmers market with local families who may need a little extra support.
Founded in 1989, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes continues to serve farm workers, seniors, families, and individuals facing food insecurity with dignity, kindness, and care.
We hope you’ll stop by, say hello, and help support this wonderful community organization.
#AptosFarmersMarket #PajaroValleyLoavesAndFishes #CommunitySupport #FoodSecurity #FreshFoodForAll
