The Nasturtium Plant is often falls under the radar as a vegtable but is certainly not to be disregarded! They are best pickled, and often compared to capers! In Los Angeles, the Nasturtium plant grows across hillsides in successions throughout the year. The pods develop after the flower has withered from the heat. The Nasturtium…
A third-generation Japanese-American farmer, David “Mas” Masumoto’ s commitment to farming extends beyond the flavor of his fruit. Mas and his family live on their farm in central California. He grows organically, and is a dedicated steward of the land. As he transitioned to organic methods, Mas learned to embrace weeds (he calls them “natural…
Tom’s Terrific Tangerines are seedless, zippy and sweet similar to a Clementine. It has a zipper peel making it easy to separate the fruit from the rind. Tom’s Terrific Tangerine is just that, terrific! Deliciously sweet and juicy, they are hard to put down!
Nantes Carrots have consistent sweet flavor with fine-grained, bright orange flesh and small light orange color. They are medium in length, about 6 inches, and are 1 ½ inches wide. Nantes Carrots are distinguishable by their blunt ended tips. They are great for juicing or eating fresh.
Just as fun as it is to say “Olallieberry”, it is to eat them! The Olallieberry has similar characteristics to the Blackberry – in color and tangy, sweet – but the Olallieberry is larger in size and sweeter than Blackberries. These plump and bumpy Berries are juicy, sweet, and delicious with deep wine-y notes. The…
Broccoli Spigarello resembles a cross between Broccoli Rabe and Kale but it lacks the bitterness and has more of a slightly sweet flavor. The leafy green is dark green with almost gray undertones. The origin is unknown and the source of seeds is hard to find for this heirloom green but it is assumed to…
Valencia Oranges are the go-to Orange for juicing because they are classified as a sweet orange and have few to no seeds! They are a very sweet variety with high acidity for a great balance of flavor. It has in fact become the most preferred and popular Orange for juicing in the United States. Valencias…
Fennel is native to the Near East and the Mediterranean where it grows wild in dry, stony places. It is an aromatic plant whose taste may remind you of anise or licorice. Pale green, celery-like stems evolve into bright green, feathery foliage. The ribbed leaves are thick and fleshy at the base and form a…
Our Farmers’ Market Blueberries are best described as simply delicious! The skin is firm and as your teeth pierce through, there is a faint pop into the sweet flesh. They are sweet with a hint of tartness that creates a well-balanced Blueberry. Once you pop one in your mouth you find yourself unable to stop…
Originally from in Islamabad, Pakistan, the Pakistan Mulberry is one of the highest quality varieties of Mulberries! According to UC Davis California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc., Pakistan Mulberries are highly recommended to be grown in “mild winter areas such as southern California”, which is exactly where our farmers grow them! They grow about 1 to…
Cherries herald the beginning of the summer stone fruit season. We have outstanding Cherry farmers who have myriad varieties. Few Cherries are self-pollinating, so orchards must be planted with multiple varieties to get a good fruit set. Each variety is only available for a few weeks, so each week, we taste every variety and select…
Baby Broccoli is a cross between Broccoli and Chinese Kale giving it a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than traditional Broccoli. All parts, including the leaves, of Baby Broccoli are edible; simply rinse, trim if needed, and prepare to your preference. Because it is so tender be sure not to overcook! The sweet…
Stonefruit from the Farmers’ Market is always tree ripe but not all Farmers’ Market stonefruit is created equal. Meet the magnificent BN6 White Nectarine. This variety is so new it hasn’t been named yet, and still goes by its trial name, BN6. But a catchy name is unnecessary because this Nectarine is fabulous. Developed by…
Adzuki bean sprouts from Japan are similar to other bean sprouts, but have a crisper texture and sweeter flavor. Grown from very sweet lentil-shaped Adzuki beans, these sprouts have a nutty, mild, bean taste. They are especially prized for use in festive occasions. While people may joke about sprouts as the typical “health” food, their…
A beautiful Italian heirloom variety, Rosa Bianca Eggplant has creamy, mild, tender flesh with beautiful texture, few seeds, delicate flavor and no bitterness. Combine their great flavor with their beautiful violet and white exterior color and this may very well be the ultimate Eggplant. Rosa Bianca is a relatively small variety, usually 4 to 6…
Lovage is a tall perennial that tastes like Celery on steroids and looks like large-leaf Italian Parsley. The name ‘Lovage’ is from “love-ache”, ache being a medieval name for Parsley; this is a folk-etymological corruption of the older French name levesche, from late Latin levisticum, in turn thought to be a corruption of the earlier…
Oroblancos is yellow-green at maturity and rind is thicker than a typical Grapefruit. The fruit ball center has pale yellow or white, seedless flesh. This variety is mild and exceptionally sweet, unlike the traditional sour flavor. There is not the usual bitter aftertaste like most varieties. The Oroblanco offers the perfect balance of sweetness with…
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So sweet, so seedless and so easy-to-peel! The Tango Tangerine is always one of our Farmers’ Market favorites because of its constant high quality fruit. The Tango is deliciously sweet and with good acid to balance the flavors. The rind peels like a zipper off the fruit making it perfect for easy prep work! The…
Great crunch and the perfect sweetness! We searched the market for the best Sugar Snap Peas, and we’ve found them! They are able to be eaten whole or splice open with your thumbnail to find the round pods. How to tell the difference between Peas? Sugar Snap Peas, or simply Snap Peas, is the cross…
