Farmers’ Market Bag 4-21-10

April 21, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

Hi guys! Ahhhhmmmmmaaaazzziiiinnnnngggg bag this week! Sorry if some of the links below have no information yet, we received a whole bunch of new products today & you guys get to be the very first to try them! Pretty cool right! Enjoy & share what you made with the FMB community on our FB page! …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2010

April 18, 2010 Melissa Mayer 0 Comments

Local Oro Blanco Grapefruit Grower Polito Family Farms Seasons/Availability Peak season is early Spring through June. Description/Taste Oro Blanco grapefruit is characteristically thick skinned and white-fleshed. A popular nearly seedless grapefruit hybrid with white flesh is produced from huge fragrant blossoms and large glossy-green foliage. As with many white fruits, the Oro Blanco’s flesh is …

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Farmers’ Market Bag 4-14-10

April 14, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

Hello all FMB supporters! We have some wonderful produce for you this week, but we’d like to suggest that you eat your strawberries & turnips right away!  Due to the HAIL experienced by the farms, brought by this week’s storms the strawberries are very tender & the greens on the turnips have had better days.  …

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FARMERS MARKET REPORT: WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2010

April 12, 2010 Melissa Mayer 0 Comments

Arugula!!!!!
It is the perfect time to get arugula at the farmers market. Several growers are harvesting different varieties to choose from: baby milder tender leaves to the elongated oak-leaf shaped arugula with a bit more peppery pungency.

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!

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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4th Annual Shuck & Swallow Competition – San Diego Style

March 23, 2010 Kelly Orange 0 Comments

click to view larger Join us for the annual Shuck ‘n’ Swallow Competition! Can Jsix retain the title for another year? Will Oceanaire reclaim their place at the top? Will one of the newcomers put everyone else to shame? Show up and find out! Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at LOUNGEsix at Jsix Restaurant in the …

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