Laura Avery is the market manager for the Santa Monica Farmers Market. She appears every week on Good Food’s market report .
Jumbo purple asparagus is the tenderest and tastiest of all Spring asparagus. Zuckerman Farm – all 4 Santa Monica Markets and at many area markets
Beautiful leeks feature long white parts achieved by piling soil around the base of the plant as it grows. Windrose Farm – Wednesday Santa Monica; Saturday Santa Barbara
Baby round carrots are delicious roasted whole or can be eaten raw. Windrose Farm
Cardoon is a celery-shaped vegetable that has a mild artichoke flavor. Peel tough skins and braise, roast or stir fry. Coleman Farm – Wednesday, Saturday Santa Monica; Santa Barbara area markets
James Beard Award-winning chef and author Sherry Yard, Pastry chef at Spago, Evan Funke, Executive Chef at Rustic Canyon and Sherry’s intern Courtney share camaraderie and a smile at the Santa Monica Farmers Market