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Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 1/13: Wheat Grass (Shots and Trays)

Fresh, locally-grown Wheat Grass (Shots and Trays) is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. The consumption of Wheat Grass in the Western world began in the 1930s and has continued to…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 1/6: Kale!

Kale is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. Kale is available at all three market locations, and from several local farms; all pesticide-free, and some…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Chinese Long Beans!

Locally-grown Chinese Long Beans are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week. Although similar in appearance to the green beans we are all familiar with, Chinese Long Beans, sometimes called Yardlong Beans…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  Swiss Chard!

Swiss Chard is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets.  Swiss Chard is one of the most versatile, yet overlooked of the many varieties of…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  Colorful Cauliflower!

Colorful Cauliflower is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets.  It used to be that Cauliflower was commonly found in only one color…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  Turnips!

Locally-Grown Turnips are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. Turnips have been a part of the human diet for quite some time. There is actually evidence that they were…

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The Fresh Pick of the Week From the Certified Farmers’ Markets!

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  Blood Oranges!…

Locally-grown Cilantro is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. Cilantro, and a variety of other herbs, are available from several local farms, and are just waiting to add a burst of flavor to all your favorite recipes! Cilantro, in particular, imparts its distinctive parsley/citrus/soapy flavor into a variety of Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Mexican dishes. …

Certified Farmers Markets Fresh Pick of the Week: Apples and Pears, Oh My!

Locally-grown Apples and Pears are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the just-opened Certified Farmers’ Markets. ”People tend to forget California’s Fall…

Three Valley Certified Farmers Markets

Set to Open, Starting October 5th!

Presented by Palm Springs Cultural…

Fresh Microgreens are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. Sometimes called ”Salad” confetti, they add color, texture and flavor to a variety of recipes. But Microgreens are not just pretty (although they are pretty tasty). Microgreens are also chock-full of vitamins and minerals,…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Chinese Long Beans!

Locally-grown Chinese Long Beans are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week. Although similar in appearance to the green beans we are all familiar with, Chinese Long…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Dragon Fruit!

Locally-grown Dragon Fruit is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week. Although native to Mexico, Central America, and South America (and often found growing wild in the Sonoran Desert), Dragon Fruit (also…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Heirloom Tomatoes!

Heirloom Tomatoes are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. Although the low desert’s tomato season is pretty much over, local farmers from higher elevations are still sharing this…

The Fresh Pick of the Week From the Summer Certified Farmers Market!

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Gaya Melons!

Ripe…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: California Macadamia Nuts!

California-grown Macadamia Nuts are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. And for those of you who thought all Macadamia…

Certified Farmers Market

Fresh Pick of the Week: Sweet Corn!

Sweet Corn is a sure sign that Summer is here, and it’s…

The season’s first Peaches, Nectarines and Plums have arrived at the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. Choose from a wide variety of stone fruits, all fresh from the farm(s), including white peaches, yellow peaches, white nectarines, yellow nectarines, and many plum varieties you just won’t see in stores. They’re all hand picked, and…

First of the season California Apricots are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the 2013 Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. California is the undisputed leader in Apricot production in the United States, producing 95% of the annual Apricot harvest. Most California Apricots are grown on small,…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week:

Boysenberries, Olallieberries, and  Blackberries!

Boysenberries, Olallieberries, and  Blackberries are the first Fresh Pick of the Week from the 2013 Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. The Summer Market, which opens inside the Palm Springs…