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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:Del Monte Farmers Market Opens for the Season
DESCRIPTION:About the Market\nThe Del Monte Farmers Market returns for the season on Sunday\, May 3\, offering a relaxed and inviting way to start your morning. Set in the back parking lot of the Del Monte Shopping Center (just behind California Pizza Kitchen)\, this beloved market is known for its easy pace\, ample free parking\, and welcoming atmosphere. \nStroll through a thoughtfully curated selection of local farms and vendors\, where you’ll find just-harvested fruits and vegetables\, vibrant fresh-cut flowers\, and a variety of specialty items that reflect the richness of the Central Coast. \nWhether you’re shopping for the week ahead or simply enjoying a quiet Sunday outing\, the Del Monte Farmers Market is a place to connect with growers\, discover what’s in season\, and enjoy the simple pleasure of fresh\, local food. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA peaceful Sunday morning market with an easy\, unhurried pace\nFresh-cut flowers\, including beautiful seasonal bouquets\nPeak-season produce from local farms\nSweet organic strawberries and other early spring favorites\nA convenient location with plenty of free parking\nFriendly farmers and vendors happy to share what they grow\n\nSunday Del Monte Market Details\nSunday\, May 3 \n8 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nDel Monte Shopping Center (behind California Pizza Kitchen)\nMonterey\, California \nA Friendly Reminder\nIn accordance with California Health and Safety Code\, animals are not permitted at certified farmers markets\, with the exception of trained service animals. (See regulations here.)
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/del-monte-farmers-market-opens-for-the-season
LOCATION:Del Monte Shopping Center\, 1410 Del Monte Center\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Del Monte Shopping Center
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SUMMARY:Fresh Finds and Slow Strolls: Carmel Market Returns to The Barnyard
DESCRIPTION:About the Market\nThe Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard returns for the season on Tuesday\, May 5\, offering a charming midweek shopping experience in one of Carmel’s most picturesque settings. Nestled within The Barnyard Shopping Village\, this beloved market invites you to slow down\, stroll\, and savor the best of California’s seasonal bounty. \nDiscover a vibrant selection of just-harvested fruits and vegetables\, handcrafted foods\, and artisan goods\, all thoughtfully presented in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With its gentle pace and beautiful surroundings\, the Carmel market is perfect for a leisurely morning outing or a fresh start to your week. \nWhether you’re gathering ingredients for upcoming meals or simply enjoying the experience\, the Carmel Farmers Market is a place to connect with local farmers and celebrate the rhythms of the season. \nWhat to expect: \n\nA relaxed\, midweek market with a leisurely pace\nPeak-season fruits and vegetables grown in California\nHandcrafted foods and artisan products\nA beautiful\, walkable setting at The Barnyard\nFriendly farmers and makers sharing what they grow and create\nA perfect stop for fresh inspiration and seasonal discovery\n\nMarket Details\nTuesday\, May 5 (continuing through the season)\n9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nThe Barnyard Shopping Village\nCarmel\, California \nA Friendly Reminder\nIn accordance with California Health and Safety Code\, animals are not permitted at certified farmers markets\, with the exception of service animals. (See regulations here.) \n 
URL:https://montereybayfarmers.org/events/fresh-finds-and-slow-strolls-carmel-market-returns-to-the-barnyard
LOCATION:The Barnyard Shopping Village\, 3663 The Barnyard\, Carmel\, 93923\, United States
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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👉 See article: A Life with Bees: Lynne Bottazzo of Amen Bee Products \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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