Farmers’ Market Bag 4-7-10 #spFMB

April 7, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

Hello all FMB supporters! While we have been trying to predict what exactly goes into your FMB, we cannot control availabilities from the farms and what they are allowed to harvest day to day and week to week.   So, I would like to share with you what is in-season in Southern California. These items will …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF APRIL 4, 2010

April 4, 2010 Melissa Mayer 0 Comments

Luna Oysters CARLSBAD AQUAFARM: CARLSBAD, CA Owner and diver, John Davis is passionate about sustainable aquaculture:  He believes that every oyster and mussel raised in his 6 acre aquafarm is one less that will be taken from the ocean.  The aquafarm, located in the highly protected Agua Hedionda Lagoon offshore is a green operation that …

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Farmers’ Market Bag 3-31-10 #spFMB

March 31, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

So, here we are! It’s spring again & there are many lovely things in store for you… have you been keeping up with the Farmers’ Market Report?  It’s very informative and has loads of information about what is in season in California.  These are the fruits and veggies that are going to taste the best, …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF MARCH 28, 2010

March 28, 2010 Melissa Mayer 0 Comments

Weighing in it at about 1.5 pounds each, this artichoke is the artichoke of all artichokes. Unlike other artichokes, the Lyon comes with a 7″ stem that when cooked is also quite edible. The Lyon is round and robust, boasting more heart than any other artichoke. The heart is sweet, dense and unequivocally delicious!

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Farmers' Market Bag 3-24-10 #spFMB

March 24, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

YouTube video: Facebook video: Which video player is better? What do you prefer? Tell us in the comments or on Twitter with the hashtag #spFMB Italian Sorrento Lemons & Blood Oranges – Rancho Del Sol Lyon Artichoke – Life’s a Choke Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes – Jaime Farms Assorted Lettuce Head & Red Swiss Chard – …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF MARCH 21, 2010

March 21, 2010 Melissa Mayer 2 Comments

Spring inches closer as the days grow longer; fields are green with ripeness and the sweet succulent snap peas are a timeless homage to menus this time of year.  While many are foraging morels and coveting their first glimpse and taste of wild ramps, the snap pea is growing out your backdoor waiting to be …

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Farmers' Market Bag 3-17-10

March 17, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Italian Sorrento Lemons & Cara Cara Oranges – Rancho Del Sol Lyon Artichoke – Life’s a Choke Baby Carrots – Jaime Farms Watermelon Radish – McGrath Family Farms Green Garlic – Schaner Farms Assorted Lettuce Heads – Coastal Organics & Coleman Farms French Breakfast Radish, Cilantro & Leeks – Rutiz Farms …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2010

March 14, 2010 Melissa Mayer 2 Comments

Fava Beans are a quintessential sign that spring is nearing.  A small handful of farmers are harvesting them now and bringing them to the market.  Jaime Farms and Schaner Family Farms both have small quantities available right now. Description/Taste Five to seven fava beans are encased in a large green pod that is for the …

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