Farmers Market Update, 09.19.24

This week we said goodbye to Regier Family Farm who has been supplying us with most of our peaches this season.  We grabbed the last of what they have and are now bringing in our volume from Tenerelli Orchards.  Both have been amazing this year, but we only have a few weeks left of these […]

Farmers Market Update, 09.12.24

Last week I spoke on the heatwave and now we’re dealing with the oncoming fall cold nights.  The temperatures are dropping at night and killing off basil crops, so we’ll start to see a few limitations on some leafy greens moving forward. Peaches as well have begun their decline.  While we expect yellow Peaches through […]

Farmers Market Update, 09.05.24

Heatwave!!!  If I had started a boy band in the early aughts this would’ve been our name.  Instead, it’s what we’re dealing with this week.  Fingers crossed the spike in temperatures doesn’t damage too many crops. Instead, let us enjoy what we do have which is amazing products!  Stone fruit continues to crush it by […]

Farmers Market Update, 08.29.24

While it’s not official, it is certainly noticeable that the seasons will be changing soon.  Aside from the overcast weather, the fruit is separating itself from the unyielding heat of summer into the fall options.  We now have winter squash available at the market, and the quantities of some of our stone fruit is facing […]

Farmers Market Update, 08.21.24

Great things happen at the Santa Monica Farmers Market.  Like the ability to watch the seasons change as well as becoming inspired by the amazing produce that is grown locally and brought to the tables. The vast varieties of stone fruit currently available is astonishing.  The melons with a cornucopia of colors and flavors.  The […]

Farmers Market Update, 08.15.24

Good-day gracious guests! The summer sizzles in Southern California, showcasing a sensational selection of sun-ripened succulent stone fruits and savory squash! From crisp cucumbers to colorful carrots, and countless other crops complimenting creative creations culinarily.  Perfectly picked peaches, plums, and pluots providing proper pre-planning to prevent poor performance pertaining to prep and pre-service.  Venture voraciously […]

Farmers Market Update, 08.08.24

Just in case you dwell in a fallout shelter and read my newsletter behind a wall of air conditioning… IT’S HOT!!!  While I was schvitzing at the market yesterday, my farmer friends reminded me that it’s even hotter where they are growing our produce.  Some of this heat is affecting crops and volume.  The Garden […]

Farmers Market Update, 08.01.24

Good day my friends!  It was another beautiful day at the Santa Monica Farmers Market this past Wednesday.  A little overcast which kept the heat at bay.  The weather that our Farmers have been dealing with was a bit less yielding.  Flora Bella is dealing with constant heat and as such will be taking a […]

Farmers Market Update, 7.25.24

As the summer sun graces the Southern California coast, the Santa Monica Farmers Market comes alive with an abundance of fresh, locally-sourced produce and vibrant community spirit.  The friends I’ve made since buying as a Chef many years ago are a testament to how great the market truly is.  Walking the streets and being able […]

Farmers Market Update, 7.18.24

 Good day to all the Farmers Market Faithful!  Welcome to my little corner of produce proliferations!  The train keeps chugging and new friends keep jumping on board.  With several additions to our availability this week.  From Grapes to Peppers and fresh Beans to Mangos, we’re ready for it all!  We got a nice break in […]