Michael Carroll Green's Blog – February 2014 Archive (25)

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  

Blood Oranges!

The Winter Citrus season is in…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Microgreens!

  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…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Eggplant!

Eggplant is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. The Eggplant, which is also known as an Aubergine or Guinea…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Okra!

Fresh, locally-grown Okra is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. Okra is a Summer favorite throughout North America, and a year-round favorite in…

Certified Farmers Market Fresh Pick of the Week: Dried Beans!

Dried Beans are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Summer Certified Farmers’ Market. We’ve got plenty of Dried Beans, and plenty of varieties as well. These Dried…

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…

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

 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…

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

POMEGRANATES are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets, and are available from several local farms.…

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

Marigolds are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets, honoring the traditions of Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead).…

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

Fresh, locally-grown Jicama is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. Jicama, also known as Mexican Yam, or Mexican Turnip, is a native Mexican vine…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week:  Winter Squash!

Winter Squash tops this week’s list as Fresh Pick of the Week. Several varieties – many organic – are available from multiple farms, and at all three Certified Farmers’ Market locations. Winter…

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

This week’s Fresh Pick of the Week is Lavender. Long a favorite for its heady sweet scent, Lavender also has a variety of medicinal, as well as culinary uses. The fresh…

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

Sage is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market (all locations). Just in time for holiday cooking, Sage…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 12/20: Sweet Potatoes!

The Sweet Potato is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market (all locations). Most farms have one or more varieties of Sweet Potatoes in their booths, so there are plenty of them to choose from…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 12/13: Honey!

Honey is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market (all locations). Available from several local farms, the Honey you’ll find at the market is all locally-grown, grade A, pure, raw honey. Available…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 12/6: Bok Choy!

Bok Choy is this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market (all locations). Also known as Chinese Cabbage, Bok Choy is a staple in Asian cuisine,…

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

Cherimoyas are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets.  For those unfamiliar with this South American native, Cherimoyas are…

Certified Farmers’ Markets Fresh Pick of the Week for 12/30: Orchids!

Orchids (freshly back at the markets) are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Markets. Locally-grown Orchids are a great way to add a little splash to your palate over the holidays. Their colorful (and…

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…