Michael Carroll Green's Blog – October 2012 Archive (4)

HERBS are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week from the Certified Farmers’ Market. They can be used in cooking, as medicines, for aromatherapy, and even in spiritual or religious ceremonies. HERBS were among the first non-food plants to be cultivated by ancient cultures. Some we treasure for their flavor. Others we treasure for…

FRESNO CHILI PEPPERS are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the valley’s Certified Farmers’ Markets. Although similar in in size, shape and taste to Jalapeno peppers, FRESNO CHILI PEPPERS are typically much hotter (2,500-10,000 Scovilles) than Jalapenos. They are quite flavorful, and are often used to spice up ceviche…

Fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables are coming beck to downtown Coachella, starting this coming Saturday, October 20th, when the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Certified Farmers’ Market returns for its 2012/13 season. “We are so happy to be back in downtown Coachella,” said Certified Farmers’ Market General Manager Paul…

Mushrooms are this week’s Fresh Pick of the Week at the valley’s Certified Farmers’ Markets. Choose from cultivated Shitake, Maitake, Wood ear, Portobello, and Oyster Mushrooms – all grown by E & M Farms, and available by the basket or by the pound, and either by variety or mixed.



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