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Figs were brought to California by the Spanish missionary fathers who first planted them at the San Diego Mission in 1759. Fig trees were then planted at each succeeding mission, going North through California. The Mission fig, California’s leading black fig, takes its name from this history. The popular Calimyrna fig, golden brown in color, [...]
Wonderful flavorful heirloom tomatoes are now at your farmers’ market. Luscious and juicy, they are one of those summer edibles for which we can hardly wait! Slabs of juicy heirlooms in salads and sandwiches are the best – you can’t match the flavor!
An heirloom is generally considered to be a variety that has been passed [...]
As cherries begin to fade away from the market and tomatoes and melons begin to reign supreme we are reminded of how beautiful and unique the farmers’ market can look week to week. Everywhere you look there are different visuals to engage the eye. There are beautiful orchid arrangements, organic tricolor berry displays in full [...]
As cherries begin to fade away from the market and tomatoes and artichokes begin to reign supreme we are reminded of how beautiful and unique the farmers’ market can look week to week. Everywhere you look there are different visuals to engage the eye. There are beautiful orchid arrangements, organic berry displays in full reds [...]
As cherries begin to fade away from the market and tomatoes and corn begin to reign supreme we are reminded of how beautiful and unique the farmers’ market can look week to week. Everywhere you look there are different visuals to engage the eye. There are beautiful orchid arrangements, tricolor berry displays in full reds, [...]
The Dublin Farmers’ Market has launched a Frequent Shopper Card program at last evening’s market, offering prizes and great incentives to farmers’ market shoppers. “We wanted to thank our loyal customers and the community for shopping the Dublin Farmers’ Market,” says John Silveira, Director of Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.
Shoppers wishing to participate can pick [...]
Summer is at an end and all the wonderful peaches and nectarines, strawberries and raspberries, plump juicy tomatoes and peppers will soon be gone until next year. Sweet pears, crisp apples, and persimmons will be here soon. If you want to “preserve” summer’s delicious flavors and enjoy fall’s fresh tastes, then it’s time to get [...]
From the sweet bell pepper to the hottest habañero, there are varieties for every taste at your farmers’ market. Like peppers mild? Try bell peppers in red, green, orange, yellow, and yes, even purple! Sweet Italian peppers and banana peppers have a mild flavor as well. Like a little hotter pepper? Try pepperoncini or Anaheim [...]
Luscious ripe berries are good eatin’ this summer. Naturally sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and red and golden raspberries are abundantly available during the summer months. Whether you enjoy them in fruit salads, in desserts, in smoothies, or just eaten in hand, they are delicious! With hefty nutrition and sweet taste you can’t lose.
These sweet little gems are more popular and better [...]
Grab both hands and dig into a big slice of juicy watermelon. Or cooking thick wedges of cantaloupe on the grill! Or cube several varieties of melon, add to a big bowl and toss with goat cheese and herbs for a real taste of summer. Yes, melons are here in abundance this time of year.
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