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- What is a Certified Farmers’ Market?
California Certified Farmers’ Market are the “Real Thing”, places where the farmers sell their crops directly to the public. Before a farmer can sell at at Certified Farmers’ Market, the government checks to make sure that the farmers grows the produce the farmer is selling. Only California grown produce is allowed in the Certified section of a farmers’ market!
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Map
- Discovery Creek & S Seabluff Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094, USA
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Vendors
- CERTIFIED AG
- Ace Ranch *
- Arnett Farms
- Castellano's Farm
- Divine Decor Orchids
- Ha's Apple Farm
- Lily's Eggs
- MB Farms *
- Ocean Breeze Flowers
- Pudwill Farms
- SunCoast Farms *
- Vang Farms
- Zuckerman Farms
FOOD VENDORS- Baba Foods
- Bean Coffee Company
- Bistro Laurent
- Bread Man
- Candy's Sausages
- Corn Maiden
- Crepemaker
- Dave's Gourmet Korean
- East & West Gourmet
- HomeGirl Cafe
- Olive Press
- Smart Fish
- Urban Green Cuisine
- Ace Ranch *
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- Yep, those were gorgeous daikon radishes! Ever tried pickling them? Simple recipe for crunchy tangy pickled daikon. Give it a try! http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/do-it-yourself/2012/09/how-to-make-pickled-daikon/
- Guess that veggie: Betcha didn't know this is packed with Vitamin C! We like ours shredded and served with ponzu sauce, served over grilled salmon. You can eat this raw, pickle it, or roast it. What is it and how do you like to eat it?
- Mother's Day Weekend - plenty of beauty at your farmers' market to help celebrate this special day - fresh cut flowers, orchids, and more!
- Come get your super foods this Saturday! :)
- Want a sneak peek at what's going on this Saturday? http://playavistafm.tumblr.com/
- Shop Smart Tips for the Farmers' Market: 1. Show up early! Beat the rush to get the best picks of the day. 2. Try Something New. So much variety, ask a farmer what's new in season and give it a go! 3. BYOB: Bring your own bag. 4. Bring cash. 5. Leave your pets at home. 6. Enjoy yourself! Taste the samples, smell the fruit, chat with your neighbors and farmers.
- Totally useless but fun berry fact: Did you know blueberries are the 2nd most popular berry? Strawberries win 1st place. Tough luck raspberries and blackberries... What's your fav?
- Got a need for heat? Check out these local hot peppers. Give this homemade chili garlic sauce recipe a try and you might have to retire your bottle of Sriracha for awhile! http://vietworldkitchen.typepad.com/blog/2007/10/homemade-chili-.html
- Celebrating Earth Day today at your farmers' market - come on out and meet master gardener Darla Murray, she'll be kicking off her Kids in the Garden planting demo at 11:30!
- What's new at the market? Take a look http://playavistafm.tumblr.com/
- Happy Earth Day! Think sustainable. Support small family farmers growing right here in Southern California. How can you do that? Easy. Come see us Saturday morning and we'll show you how!
- We'll see you tomorrow for some healthy eats & yummy treats!
- Guess that Fruit Variety: Don't say orange! :) What's the name of this special hybrid citrus and which fruits did it originally come from?
- Earth Day is coming up Monday! What better way to celebrate than with our farmers this Saturday. When you shop directly from farmers you are: 1. Reducing carbon emissions from transportation costs. 2. Reducing waste from traditional store packaging. 3. Getting the freshest picks of produce straight from the earth directly to your table. And don't forget to bring your reusable shopping bag! :)
- Artichokes are in! Come on out and visit Suncoast Farms, Amrah is standing by with cooking tips and recipes.
- Wong Farms brought a full range of gorgeous tomatoes today. We also have two new vendors starting today: Creme Caramel with Bread Puddings and Custards, Market Burger with grass fed beef and farm fresh ingredients. Come on out and enjoy!
- Yesterday was National Walking Day! We were super busy out walking, of course, so we forgot to alert you! But never fear, we've got your walking tips ready for the rest of the week: 1. Picking up the kids from school? Lace up those sneakers! 2. Quick jaunt to the store for milk? Sneaker time! 3. Itching for an afternoon coffee? You guessed it--sneaker time! 4. Coming to the market Saturday? Strut on over. 5. You don't really need sneakers...it's just walking. Wear whatever you want but get moving at least 30 mins a day! :)
- The weather is getting nicer by the week and so many more fresh crops are coming into season. We love maui onions in our guacamole or grilled with a medley of veggies. How about you?
- Easter egg crafts for the kiddos tomorrow. We hope to see you!
- Looking forward to CrèmeCaramelLA joining the market. YUM!
- We're getting ready for Easter! Come and see us tomorrow 9am-2pm for tons of yummy farm fresh foods and fun activities for the kids.
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Tweets
- Guess that Fruit: What has a thin peel that comes in many colors, & juicy flesh that bursts in your mouth with its sweet and tart...
- Guess that Fruit: It's back...with its alien looking nubs, & even weirder insides. Thick white flesh, with big black seeds. Sweet,...
- January is all about Health & Wellness! Come enjoy our cooking demos, learn from our farmers, & enjoy the market! Wanna demo? Just DM us!
- Guess that Fruit: What is sweet, yet tart, has bright flavors & colors, & fits in the palm of your hand? This fruit is so juicy, & once...
- Market Humor: What did the carrot say to the farmer? Come to the the info booth today to get the answer! http://t.co/OgBdproC
- Recipe of the Week: Recipe? Ha! Talk about recipes!! Kicking it up a notch, & creating our "What’s for Dinner?" Menu, & compiling...
- Dreaming of Summer, and all it's hot weather & flavors. Our Hot like Summer Rolls will keep you cool in more ways then one. Don't like...
- @hiloschpprs of course! Thanks for supporting our farmers :)
- Did you get kale at the market this weekend? If so, here's a tasty recipe so you can whip up some nutrient dense goodness, in the form of...
- What has ribbed leaves, with colorful yellow and red stems, and is used by many cultures in the world? http://ow.ly/i/a1BV
- It's Kale! An underutilized veggie that is truly Nutritious+Delicious. Can be eaten raw, sauteed, in soups, & even makes a healthy chip...
- Guess that Veggie: What's green or purple, can be flat or curly, & eaten or used for decorative purposes? http://ow.ly/i/9mfp
- Guess that veggie: What is a flower, that grows into an edible bud, that can prick you if your not careful. Guess & be entered into our...
- Guess that veggie: What's red & green, been eaten wild by the Romans & Egyptians, first grown by ancient Greeks, & is one of the first...
- The Answer? Guava! This low cal fruit is rich in fiber, folic acid, & dietary minerals, & contains about four times the amount of vitamin...
- Guess that fruit: What can be rough, & have a bitter taste, but then sometimes be soft & sweet? Don't let this fruits' colors fool you...
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Posts
- Celebrate the Seasons and Mother's Day
Mother’s Day at the Market
Celebrate Mom with us this Saturday. Fresh cut flowers, gorgeous produce, sweet treats, and brunch. Need a super special gift for Mom? How about a beautiful locally grown orchid from Devine Orchids?Cherry Season Has Arrived!
First picks of the sweet cherry season are in and fresh from Gama Farms and MB Farms. Try a sample of MB’s first of the season, Burlat cherries. Weather is warming up, wanna make some cherry popsicles? Check out this yummy recipe!Pick Your Perfect Peach!
Stone fruit season begins this Saturday with Arnett Farms. Nothing’s better than the beautiful sights and scents of summer tree-ripened fruit freshly delivered to the market. Come by for a sample, or two!Eco Day Success!
Thanks to master gardener Darla Murray and all our volunteers who made last month’s Eco Day a super success. Kids in the Garden was a blast! Ready to celebrate with the community again? Save the date for our big 4 year farmers’ market anniversary celebration coming up June 8th. - Eco Day this Saturday 4/27
Earth Day was Monday April 22nd, but we’re celebrating Earth Week with a fantastic schedule of fun family friendly activities. Get Ready!
9:30am Guided nature walk through the Ballona Wetlands.
11:30am Kids in the Garden: Home and garden planting demonstration to help your little ones craft their green thumbs. Master Gardener Darla Murray will help your kids connect to the earth by beginning their very own gardens.
Featured Farmer of the Month: Nuvo Olive Oil
Did you know we have a new certified olive oil farmer at the market? Nuvo Olive Oil is a brand new family run business operated by brothers, Nathan and Joshua Mardigian. Their olive orchard is located up north in Oroville. Their California certified extra-virgen olive oil is so freshly crushed you can taste the wonderful minerals and antioxidants that make olive oil such a rich heart healthy food. And, don’t forget to bring your empty bottles because they can filler up for you! Come and welcome this team of brothers and sample real California EVOO.
Easter Was Egg-cellent!
Thanks to all our amazing LMU volunteers who helped out with our Easter activities last month. Kids crafted their own baskets then headed out for a good old fashioned egg hunt!
Seasonal Recipe of the Month: Asparagus Meets Brunch!
Gorgeous spring time asparagus is on our farmers’ tables and ready to meet your fork at home. If you’re looking for something beyond your tried and true roasted asparagus side dish, why not change things up a bit?! This recipe for Parmesan Toasts with Prosciutto and Eggs can run a little heavy for an everyday dish but try it out for a special Sunday brunch. To go lighter, skip the toast and prosciutto and simply plate the asparagus with a fresh egg atop. YUM!
We can’t wait to see you this Saturday for the freshest of spring produce and plenty of eco-inspired activities. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for the juiciest of market scoop!
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