With the holiday season (and plenty of cooking!) just around the corner, now is the perfect time to prepare your kitchen tools. One key step? Sharpening your knives. Here’s why it matters, especially before you dive into those holiday feasts: Enhanced Efficiency: Sharp knives make slicing, dicing, and chopping faster and smoother. With sharpened knives,...Read More
The Monterey Bay area could be called the heart of California’s food scene, and rightfully so. “We have the Salinas Valley, which brings us the best, freshest greens available anywhere in the world” says Chef Kerry Loutas, owner of L’Escargot. The fish we get from the Monterey Bay are exceptional. “It sure makes it fun...Read More
Market Farms is a family-owned business run by the Mercado family, with a strong belief in sustainable and ethical farming. Their mission is to make fresh, responsibly-grown produce accessible to everyone. Based in the Salinas Valley, known as the ‘Salad Bowl of the World,’ Market Farms specializes in hydroponic leafy greens grown year-round in a...Read More
At the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets, our mission has always been to provide access to fresh, nutritious food for our local community. We believe that healthy food is the foundation of a thriving community, and this belief has driven our collaboration with Watsonville Community Hospital and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County to...Read More
As the crisp air of fall settles in and the holidays approach, our farmers markets are overflowing with nature’s finest harvest! From juicy apples, pears, persimmons, and pomegranates to hearty Brussels sprouts, squash, pumpkins, eggplants, dates, nuts, and dried fruit, there’s no better time to stock up on these seasonal gems. Seasonal Farmers Markets Close...Read More
The Cookbook Exchange at the Aptos Farmers Market has been a great success so far! As the fall season rolls in, it’s the perfect time to declutter those shelves or pass along a cookbook you’ve already enjoyed. We’re currently seeking new donations to keep our collection fresh and inspiring — so if you’re doing some...Read More
Join us for the From Market to Table cooking demonstration at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 a.m. Seating is limited, so please arrive early. Chef Jody Lombardo is our featured guest! Chef Jody Lombardo’s Bay Living Culinary isn’t just about food — it’s about crafting edible nostalgia...Read More
Nourish, a new fresh market program at Watsonville Community Hospital, is a dream come true for Second Harvest. “We’ve imagined a world where access to healthy, nourishing food is not just a dream, but a reality for vulnerable pre- and post-natal moms and their families,” says Erica Padilla-Chavez, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank Santa...Read More
While they’ve long been pillars of local food in urban centers and town squares, in recent years, farmers markets have gained the national recognition they deserve as essential businesses that enable farmers and communities to thrive. This year, the Aptos Farmers Market* is participating in the America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ (AFMC), the only annual ranking...Read More
Two of our vendors were honored for their outstanding products! Wise Goat Organics will be adding another sticker to their roster of Good Food Award winning products – this time for their amazing Golden Sauerkraut! This nutrient-dense kraut has tangy and savory notes of turmeric, ginger, mustard, and several exotic Ayurvedic spices. The Good Food...Read More
