Spring

Strawberries with Rosemary and Balsamic Syrup
By: Lesley Stiles

2 pounds strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Mix vinegar, honey, red wine, and rosemary together in a small non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer and reduce liquid by 3/4. Toss into strawberries and serve over pancakes or pound cake. Serves 6.

Fall

Fruited Autumn Romaine Salad
1 head Romaine lettuce
3 Kiwi fruit
2 oranges (preferably navel Variety, or any sweet citrus)
2 FuYu persimmons
2 small red onion, peeled & sliced in rings
Optional: toasted chopped walnuts or almonds

Walnut Oil Dressing
2 Tbsp. Herbed cider vinegar
1 Tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3 Tbsp. walnut oil
1/3 cup light olive oil
Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
Whisk in oils to blend. Makes 2/3 cup.
Wash and chop or tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Peel
and slice Kiwi fruit, persimmons and oranges. Arrange
sliced fruits and onion over lettuce and drizzle with
vinaigrette dressing of choice. Top with chopped
walnuts, if desired. Enjoy!

Winter Squash Casserole
by Ben Giordano
3 tbsp butter
1 large sweet onion, peeled & chopped
1 1/2 lbs winter squash, peeled & cut in large cubes (Butternut
recommended, Spaghetti or Acorn work)
2 eggs
1/2 cup crème fraiche, or heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt, pepper, nutmeg
dry, coarse breadcrumbs tossed with a spoon of olive oil
Cook the onion in the butter over low heat until well-softened but
not browned. Add the prepared squash and a little salt and mix
well. Cook covered, over low heat, stirring often, until the squash is
tender and beginning to fall apart. Season to taste with additional
salt, freshly milled pepper and nutmeg.
Whisk the eggs together with the cream and 1/4 cup of parmesan.
Stir the egg mixture into the squash. Pour the mixture into a
buttered casserole, top with the remaining cheese and the
breadcrumbs. Bake at 375° F until set and lightly browned, about
40 minutes.

Ask your favorite farmer at the farmers’ market what crops are coming up, and what the season is for your favorite varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Taste the difference this season by enjoying fresh heirloom apples, oranges, grapes, sweet potatoes, heirloom squash varieties (butternut, kabocha, acorn, etc.), spinach, onions, organic and Asian vegetables, fish, eggs, fresh California Dungeness crab, and much more from over 75 California certified farmers and food producers.

Crop cycles in agriculture are dependent on many factors. Although this is a snapshot of the expected crops found at the farmers’ market , sometimes fruits and vegetables are a little earlier or a little later to arrive than expected. The Bay Area is surrounded by different micro-climates. Each has a little different growing season.

Each farmers’ market varies with number of organic producers, fruit and vegetable varieties, and additional products like eggs, meat, etc.

Ask your favorite farmer at the farmers’ market what crops are coming up, and what the season is for your favorite varieties of fruits and vegetables.

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Taste the difference this season by enjoying fresh navel oranges, mandarin orange varieties including satsuma, clementine, page, and murcott, pomelos, grapefruit varieties, lemons, sweet potatoes, winter squash (we’re reaching the end), potatoes, chard, kale, spinach, onions, organic fruits and vegetables, Asian vegetables, fish, eggs, breads, and much more from California certified farmers and food producers.

Look forward to Asparagus and Strawberries in the near future!

Agriculture is dependent on many factors. Although this is a list of the expected crops, sometimes fruits and vegetables are a little earlier or a little later to arrive than expected. The Bay Area is surrounded by different micro-climates, which each has a little different growing season.

Ask your favorite farmer at the farmers’ market which of your favorite fruits and vegetables are in season now, and coming into season shortly.

Taste the difference this season by enjoying super sweet strawberries from Watsonville, heirloom varieties of oranges, orange juice, asparagus, artichokes, organic and Asian vegetables, fresh cut flowers, and more direct from California certified farmers and food producers.

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Find out when your favorite fruits and vegetables are coming into season, and become informed on special festivals at the farmers’ market!