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Warrens are a pear variety that we really cherish this time of year. They’re juicy when ripe, honey-sweet, and melt right in your mouth – without a trace of that grit characteristic of Boscs and Bartletts. Fun fact: Frog Hollow Farm’s Warrens are famous! They’ve been listed on Oprah’s favorite holiday gift list and mentioned in Martha Stewart’s LIVING magazine, but we think Peach Jamboree’s are also hype-worthy. Regardless of where you shop, wait for them to turn slightly golden before taking that first bite.
Easy Eating: Slice a few Warrens up to enjoy with honey and your favorite Stepladder cheese. They’re also a great pear to bake with. Try a simple Warren Pear and Berry Crisp, a recipe from Chez Panisse. If you’re leaning toward something savory, you can’t go wrong with a Grilled Bleu Cheese and Pear Sandwich.
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Roasted Warren Pear with Caramel Sauce
A recipe from Frog Hollow Farm
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- 3 large, slightly ripe Warren Pear, cut in half and cored
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Maldon salt for garnish
- Chopped almonds to garnish
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- Heat the oven to 375° F. Halve the cored pears in a cast-iron pan, rounded side down.
- Cut the butter into bits and distribute them over the pear halves. Sprinkle them with the sugar and put the dish in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the juices. The pears will be ready if tender when pierced in their thickest part with a sharp knife.
- Remove the pears from the dish, set the dish over high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light caramel color.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a boil, adding a pinch of salt, if you like. Cook until the sauce is smooth. It will darken and turn a rich brown after you pour in the cream.
- Serve a warm pear half to each person with some of the sauce spooned over it. Sprinkle with the nuts, and serve with flaky salt on the side, if you like.
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Saturday Downtown Berkeley
Achadinha Cheese Co.
All Things Sharp
Andy's Thai
Avalos Farm
Bariani Olive Oil
Beber Almond Milk
Bolani
Billy Bob Orchards
Big Little Bowl
Brokaw Ranch
Bun Bao
C&M Farm
Cafe Zambala
Coracao
Crane Creek Growers
Dirty Girl Produce
Flying Disc Ranch
Four Sisters Farm
Frog Hollow Farm
Gattonelli
Good Faith Farm
Golden Rule Organics
Happy Boy Farms
Higher Land Coffee
Joodooboo Tofu
Kaki Farm
Kashiwase Farm
Laguna Garden Bakery
Lifefood Gardens
Little Fish
Lucero Organics
Massage
Mill Valley Pasta Co.
Morell's Bread
Obour Hummus
Pomo Tierra Orchard
Peach Jamboree
Phoenix Pastificio
Primavera Tamales
Queen of Sheeba Honey
Riverdog Farm
Smit Farms
Solano Mushroom
Stepladder Creamery
Tamales La Oaxaqueña
Three Stone Hearth
Tony's Kettle Corn + Crepes (out every 1st Sat)
True Grass Farm
Vang Family Farm
VIO Pastry
Your Granola Garden
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Tuesday South Berkeley
Andy's Thai
Alexandre Family Farm
Avalos Farm
Basecamp Bakery
Billy Bob Orchards
Brokaw Ranch
Bolani
Blossom Bluff Orchard
Chay's Farm
Donna's Tamales
Dirty Girl Produce
Farm Chocolate
Frog Hollow Farm
Full Belly Farm
Good Faith Farm
(every other week)
Kaki Farms
Kashiwase Farm
Lifefood Gardens
Little Fish Co.
Lou Vue
Lucero Organics
Massa Organics
Oya Organics
Peach Jamboree
Phoenix Pastificio
Queen of Sheeba Honey
Riverdog Farm
Roadside Rotisserie
Sea to Sky Farm
Silver Sky Ranch
Solano Mushroom
Soul Flower Farm
Smit Farms
Stepladder Creamery
The Fruit Tree
Three Stone Hearth
Yume Boshi
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Thursday North Berkeley
All Things Sharp
Big Little Bowl
Blossom Bluff Orchards
Brown Cap Soft Serve
Chay's Farm
Crane Creek Growers
Donna's Tamales
E&H Mushroom Farm
Frog Hollow Farm
Golden Rule Organics
Little Fish
Lucero Organics
Massa Organics
Massage
Mendoza Organics
Morell's Bread
Phoenix Pastificio
Pomo Tierra Orchard
Riverdog Farm
Roadside Rotisserie
The Fruit Tree
Uplands Apiary
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Farm Fresh Cooking to Prevent Food Waste
North Berkeley Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 26, 4–6pm
| Chef Helga Alessio, a graduate of the StopWaste Environmental Educator Training, will host this in-person cooking demo. Discover tasty recipes using seasonal ingredients from our local farmers, and learn how to reduce food waste and maximize your budget. Recipes will be available for farmers' market ingredient shopping if you sign up now. Thanks to our partner StopWaste. | |
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Thirsty Thursdays are back!
North Berkeley Farmers' Market
October 26, November 2 & 9, 3–7p
| Linger a little longer at the North Berkeley Farmers' Market with local wine, craft beer, food, live entertainment and more. Bring friends and family down for this free, all-ages event series co-sponsored by the North Shattuck Association. Halloween festivities will commence Thursday, October 26. | |
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Vendor Costume Contest
Tuesday, October 31, 2–5:30pm
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
| Every Halloween our vendors compete in a cutthroat costume competition. How can you join the fun? Cast your vote before 5:30pm at our information booth, shop in costume yourself, or stop by the Kid's Art Table for hauntingly-fun crafts to take home. All-ages welcome. | |
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Love Your Market? Volunteer! | Interested in volunteering with the Berkeley Farmers' Market? We are looking for volunteers to support a fun new event Locavore Wonderland in the month of December. Volunteers will help with event prep, setup, and cleanup, pouring hot cider & tea, and other tasks as needed. | |
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Farmers' Market Hours & Locations
EBT and WIC Fruit & Vegetable checks gladly accepted and Market Match incentives distributed at all markets.
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South Berkeley
Tuesdays, 2 - 6:30 pm
Adeline St. at 63rd St.,
Berkeley
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North Berkeley
Thursdays, 3 - 7 pm
Shattuck Ave. at Rose St., Berkeley
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Downtown Berkeley
Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm
Center St. at MLK Jr. Way, Berkeley
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