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SUMMARY:Cooking Seasonally: Live Demonstration with Bay Living Culinary
DESCRIPTION:oin us for a lively spring cooking demonstration with Chef Jody Lombardo of Bay Living Culinary\, as she showcases how to cook deliciously with the freshest ingredients of the season. \nDuring this live demo\, Chef Jody will demonstrate simple\, flavorful ways to use her popular balsamic glaze to elevate everyday cooking—from fresh market greens to marinating your favorite proteins—highlighting how it enhances flavor and creates beautiful caramelization. She’ll finish by roasting seasonal vegetables\, tossed and glazed to bring out their natural sweetness. Along the way\, she’ll share practical cooking tips\, ideas for using spring vegetables\, samples\, and insights into why supporting local farmers and food producers matters. \nWhat to expect: \n• A live cooking demonstration featuring seasonal spring produce\n• Tips for selecting and preparing farmers market ingredients\n• Ideas for incorporating local products into everyday meals\n• Chef insights\, stories\, and culinary inspiration\n• A celebration of community\, seasonal eating\, and market cooking \nAbout Chef Jody Lombardo and Chef Aunikah Bastian\nChef Jody Lombardo\, founder of Bay Living Culinary\, is beloved at the Aptos and Monterey Farmers Markets for her ultra-premium comfort foods crafted with local\, organic ingredients. With more than two decades of culinary experience\, Jody creates take-home dishes that evoke warmth and nostalgia — from Chicken Pot Pie and Creamy Clam Chowder to globally inspired favorites like Thai-Coconut Curry Simmer Sauce and Beef Bourguignon Shepherd’s Pie. Her mission is simple: bringing people together through food that sparks memory and connection. \nJoining her is Chef Aunikah Bastian\, whose culinary path blends global exploration with a deeply rooted\, community-driven spirit. Aunikah trained at the Institute of Culinary Education and in traditional Japanese macrobiotic cuisine\, and previously cooked at Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. She has since transitioned into freelance cheffing\, offering private culinary services while embracing a more grassroots\, flexible approach to her craft. \nFood entrepreneurship runs in her blood — she grew up immersed in her family’s small popcorn business\, which began with humble pop-ups at markets\, fairs\, and community events before growing into the nationally recognized brand BOOM CHICKA POP. That early experience continues to shape her passion for connecting food\, people\, and place. \nToday\, Aunikah serves as Production Lead Chef\, Kitchen Manager\, and Marketing Coordinator for Bay Living Culinary\, where her talent and vision are helping expand the company’s reach and creative offerings. \nTogether\, Chef Jody and Chef Aunikah bring creativity\, experience\, and a shared love of community to the farmers market — celebrating fresh ingredients and the joy of everyday cooking. \n👉 Learn more about Bay Living Culinary ( https://www.baylivingculinary.com)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/cooking-seasonally-live-demonstration-with-bay-living-culinary
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Cooking Demo
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SUMMARY:Visit the Edible Paradise Booth
DESCRIPTION:About the Booth \nThe Edible Paradise booth is a welcoming gathering place at the market — a space dedicated to seasonal cooking\, culinary inspiration\, and connecting more deeply with the food grown by our local farmers. \nStop by to discover what’s in season\, learn where to find featured ingredients throughout the market\, and pick up recipe cards highlighting each month’s Market Highlights. \nHosted by Annaliese Keller\, writer and editor of Edible Paradise (www.edibleparadise.com)\, alongside Chef Andrew Cohen\, Chef in Residence for the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets\, the booth brings the companion website to life through conversation\, demonstrations\, and shared culinary curiosity. \nWhat to expect: \n\nSeasonal recipe cards featuring market produce and products\nGuidance on what’s in season and where to find it at the market\nMini culinary demos and practical kitchen tips\nAsk-a-chef conversations about preparing unfamiliar fruits and vegetables\nIdeas for better-than-store-bought condiments\, dressings\, and everyday cooking basics\nNewsletter sign-ups and Edible Paradise updates\nA friendly place to stop\, learn\, and say hello\n\nAbout Edible Paradise \nEdible Paradise is the companion website of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets\, celebrating seasonal cooking and the people who grow our food. The site features approachable recipes\, culinary guides\, market inspiration\, and ideas to help home cooks make the most of fresh\, local ingredients — from simple weeknight meals to handmade pantry staples. \n👉 Explore Edible Paradise (link to https://edibleparadise.com) \n 
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/visit-the-edible-paradise-booth
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Monterey Bay Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes
DESCRIPTION:The Aptos Farmers Market is glad to welcome Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes\, a longtime community organization dedicated to improving food security and supporting families throughout the Pajaro Valley. \nStop by their booth to learn how local residents\, farmers market shoppers\, and volunteers can help strengthen access to healthy food in our community. Representatives will be available throughout the market to share information about their programs\, answer questions\, and offer ways to get involved. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLearn about local hunger relief efforts in the Pajaro Valley\nOpportunities to volunteer or support community programs\nInformation about food access\, nutrition education\, and local services\nWays to contribute through donations or community participation\nA chance to meet the volunteers working to support neighbors in need\n\nMarket visitors are welcome to contribute by making a cash donation or purchasing fresh foods at the market to donate — a simple way to share the abundance of the farmers market with families who need it most. \nAbout Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes \nFounded in 1989\, Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes is a community-supported kitchen and pantry serving individuals and families across the Pajaro Valley. Through its weekday pantry\, hot lunch program\, nutrition education\, and collaborative partnerships with local agencies\, the organization provides nutritious food\, resources\, and compassionate support to farm workers\, seniors\, families\, and others facing food insecurity. \nTheir mission is simple yet powerful: to help build a healthy and food-secure Pajaro Valley where all people have access to nutritious food and essential services. \n👉 Learn more about Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes (link to https://www.pvloavesandfishes.org)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/welcome-pajaro-valley-loaves-and-fishes
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Monterey Bay Farmers Markets
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SUMMARY:Honey Tasting with Amen Bee Products
DESCRIPTION:The Aptos Farmers Market is delighted to have beekeeper Lynne Bottazzo of Amen Bee Products present a special honey tasting experience celebrating the diversity and beauty of California honey. \nWith more than three decades of experience\, Lynne produces raw\, unheated\, and unfiltered honey sourced from across the state. Her hives travel with the seasons\, gathering nectar from a wide range of landscapes — resulting in distinctive honeys that reflect the plants and regions from which they come. \nStop by our event booth to taste and explore the nuances of different varietals\, and learn more about the fascinating world of bees and pollination. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGuided tastings of a variety of raw California honeys\nFlavor exploration of different floral sources\, including orange blossom\, sage\, buckwheat\, and wildflower\nInsights into beekeeping practices and seasonal hive movement\nInformation about the benefits and characteristics of raw\, unprocessed honey\nA chance to sample and purchase bee products including pollen\, honeycomb\, and creamed honey\n\nMarket visitors will have the opportunity to discover how honey varies by region and season — much like wine — and gain a deeper appreciation for the essential role bees play in our food system. \nAbout Amen Bee Products \nFounded by beekeeper Lynne Bottazzo\, Amen Bee Products is rooted in a lifelong partnership with bees and a commitment to producing pure\, raw honey. For nearly four decades\, Lynne has worked alongside her hives\, sourcing nectar from across California and crafting honey that is never heated or filtered. Her approach honors both the integrity of the hive and the natural complexity of honey\, offering products that are as close as possible to what the bees create. \n👉 Learn more about Amen Bee Products (https://amenbeeproducts.com/)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/honey-tasting-with-amen-bee-products
LOCATION:Aptos Farmers Market | Cabrillo College\, Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aptos Farmers Market,Monterey Bay Farmers Markets
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