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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Quick Instant Pot Bavette Tacos Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Salsa Verde Summer
A Tour of Stepladder Ranch & Creamery Spring, Summer
Homemade Sriracha Hot Sauce Summer
From Farm to Market with Lujan Farms Summer
A Visit to Pescadero's Blue House Farm Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Kid Friendly Egg Scramble Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Air Fryer Thai Inspired Brussels Sprouts Fall, Winter, Spring
Farmers' Market Air Fryer Pizza Challenge Fall, Winter
Microgreens Slaw Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
The Family Behind Sunrise Nursery Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Becoming a California Bee Keeper: Miss Bee Haven Honey Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
An Inside Look with Medina Berry Farms Spring, Summer
Alhambra Beef & Pears: Raising Grass Fed Beef in the Bay Area Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Super Duper Microgreens: Backyard Farm in the Heart of the Bay Area Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Gotelli Farms
Learn all about cherries in this episode of Beyond the Market as we visit Gotelli Farms! The Gotelli family has been growing cherries in California for generations, and we are fortunate enough to get an exclusive look at their operation during the peak of their season. Come with us as we visit their
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Peach Salsa
Watch Chef Nolan teach us how to make peach salsa in this episode of Beyond the Market. Peaches are a sweet, juicy fruit that pairs perfectly with ripe tomatoes, onions, and fresh cilantro in this summertime salsa - a great addition to any barbeque or taco night! We will learn how to safely dice
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Resendiz Farms
The Beyond the Market team is heading back to Hughson, California - this time, we’re here to visit our friends at Resendiz Family Fruit Barn to learn all about peaches! Francisco Resendiz has been farming for more than 50 years, providing tasty, fresh fruit to his community. Farming is his life’s
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