Beyond The Market

A video series created to highlight farmers, products, and recipes!

Selling at the Farmers' Market with Ken's Top Notch

On any given Sunday at the Martinez Farmers’ Market, you’ll see a long line of people waiting to purchase nectarines, peaches, grapes, or Cara Cara oranges from Ken’s - but it’s not only the tasty fruit that draws a crowd, it’s the friendly faces behind the booth. Ken Lee runs his business like a family, and the folks you’ll meet at the farmers’ market will make you feel just the same!  
JuJube Purée
Farmers’ market hack! Did you know you can make natural sweetener at home using jujubes? Also known as red dates, or Chinese dates, jujubes are small tree fruit that was brought to the United States from Asia in 1908. They grow on a tree and have a small pit inside, like cherries, and have a soft
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How to Make Air Fryer Apple Fritters
A sweet delight that’s fun to make with the whole family, try our delicious recipe for farmers’ market Apple Fritters! We’re putting a healthier spin on these yummy breakfast treats by oven baking them for a light, fluffy donut without the fryer. Chef Andrew tries a few different apple varieties on
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