Apples Falling Just in Time

With the upcoming Autumnal Equinox, this Thursday marks the first official day of autumn! We've felt the change in the air and seen a few more winter crops sneak their way into our farmers' booths. But now its officially time to break out the scarves, rain boots, and even more sunscreen (this is San Diego, remember?). But more importantly start creating delicious fall recipes. It's time for apples, persimmons, citrus, and yummy winter squash. Kids are back to school and the fruit is ripe for picking. That means apple pie and persimmon puddings, fresh orange anything and all the pumpkin spice you can handle.

Look out this week for sweet and crispy Fuji apples from Smit Orchards and take a bunch home to turn into chunky cinnamon and nutmeg infused apple butter. Or slip on your baking hat and make a warm, gooey apple pie, or even enjoy them fresh in a September-worthy salad with mixed greens from Suzie's farm, raw almonds from Hopkins AG, and a fresh stalk of celery from JR Organics. Select a finely pressed olive oil from Bari's Olive oil and drizzle generously over a bowl of salad.

Acorn squash and baby butternuts are peeking into the market too, from JR Organics and the Produce Stand so don't feel guilty about jumping early on baking yourself some fresh roasted squash soup topped with fresh herbs and sprouted pumpkin seeds from Suzie's to enjoy as the fog rolls in over the city...