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June at the Market... Apricots, Peaches, Plums and Nectarines

05/24/2016

Summer heat brings out the best in seasonal stone fruit. With the exception of Cherries. June is the month that we see a wide variety of stone fruit arriving in the market. Apricots, Peaches, Plums, Nectarines and Pluots. The challenge with stone fruit-is to find fruit that is ripening at the proper time, and for that reason your local growers at the Encino Farmers market are best because the fruit is often picked with more regard to how their customers like it. G Farms will have almost 10

Figs and more...

08/31/2015

As we move into Fall, start looking for the late harvest peaches and nectarines which are now at their sweetest. Also figs are still plentiful and decadently sweet, especially the brown turkey figs from Etheridge Farms, providing flavors of hazelnut and confectionaries. Also, apples are just coming back into season and Ha's Apple Farm offers a wide variety for pie making or just to pack for your children's lunch. We would like to welcome a new vendor, OHM Food, bringing a taste of India to

August at the Market

07/28/2015

It’s August and the market is bursting with sweet summer fruits. Yummy peaches, nectarines, plums, plutos and grapes are all at their best now. Melons seem to be extra sweet this year, especially watermelons. Surprisingly watermelons are one of those crops that are less water-intensive to grow, they originated in West Africa so they are used to hot dry weather. Loaded with vitamin A & C they also have a good amount of iron and calcium. Underwood Farm is well-known for their melon varieties