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Summer's subtle fade to fall signals that it's prime pepper time. Thriving in California's late summer heat, bright and glossy sweet peppers offer a refreshing (and much appreciated) crunchy bite -- without the spice that shocks your taste buds.
Why are some peppers sweet while others are spicy, you ask? Capsinoid is the chemical in peppers that creates the "burning sensation." A variety of peppers will taste sweet because they lack this chemical, and mild when they have very low concentrations of it.
While sweet peppers may not pack a hot punch, they definitely pack nutrients. A great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, they are especially nutritious when they are fully ripe, meaning red, yellow, and orange in color. The brighter your meal, the healthier!
Now is the time to try out all the sweet varieties the season has to offer! Shisitos, Cornito Giallos, Jimmy Nardellos, Gypsy, bell peppers, and more! Visit Avalos Farm, Off Beet Farm, Riverdog Farm, Green Thumb Organics, Full Belly Farm, Lucero Organic Farms, Peach Jamboree, Vang Family Farm, Golden Rule Organics, and Oya Organics.
Selection & Storage: For long lasting peppers, be sure to select peppers that have glossy, wrinkle-less skin. You can easily preserve them by slicing, deseeding and freezing them in freezer-safe containers. No blanching necessary.
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Recipe: Sweet Roasted Pepper Dip
from the Full Belly Farm Kitchen
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried Chimayo chile powder
5 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
Roast the garlic by wrapping cloves and olive oil in aluminum foil. Place in oven at 350° for about 45 minutes or until the cloves are soft. Squeeze garlic out of their peels. In a food processor, blend garlic, peppers, cumin, chile powder and cream cheese until the color is even and texture is smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the sour cream and salt.
* Try it slathered on a slice of Morell's Country Batard bread!
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Saturday Downtown Berkeley
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Tuesday South Berkeley
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Thursday North Berkeley
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All Things Sharp
Brokaw Ranch
Avalos Farm
Kaki Farm
Good Faith Farm
Guru Ram Das Orchards
Golden Rule Organics
Lifefood Gardens
Flying Disc Ranch
Achadinha Cheese Co.
Hudson Fish
Stepladder Creamery
Happy Boy Farms
True Grass Farm
Vang Family Farm
Solano Mushroom
Riverdog Farm
Smit Farms
Gattonelli
Frog Hollow Farm
Bariani Olive Oil
Blue Heron
Steadfast Herbs
Pomo Tierra Orchard
Peach Jamboree
Higher Land Coffee
Tony's Kettle Corn + Crepes
Andy's Thai
Tamales La Oaxaqueña
Cafe Zambala
Picnic
Beber Almond Milk
Big Little Bowl
Your Granola Garden
Laguna Garden Bakery
Cultured Pickle Shop OUT
Morell's Bread OUT
Obour Hummus
Phoenix Pastificio
Bolani
Coracao
Primavera Tamales
Bun Bao
Off Beet Farm
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Kaki Farms
Massa Organics
Oya Organics
Brokaw Ranch
Lou Vue
Avalos Farm
Full Belly Farm
Flying Disc Ranch
Good Faith Farm
Blue Heron
Blossom Bluff Orchards
Solano Mushroom
Dirty Girl Produce
Lucero Organic Farms
Kashiwase Farm
Stepladder Creamery
Riverdog Farm
Smit Farms
Frog Hollow Farm
Peach Jamboree
Little Fish Co.
Queen of Sheeba Honey
Phoenix Pastificio
Three Stone Hearth
Base Camp Bakery
Bolani
Fruit Tree Smoothies
Tamales La Oaxaquena
Andy's Thai
Donna's Tamales
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All Things Sharp
Pomo Terra Orchard
Hudson Fish
Happy Boy Farms
Green Thumb Organics
Massa Organics
Chinchiolo Farm
Golden Rule Organics
E&H Mushroom Farm
Riverdog Farm
Frog Hollow Farm
Phoenix Pastificio
Big Little Bowl
Donna's Tamales
All Things Sharp
Morell's Bread
Upland Apiary
Blossom Bluff
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Event: Thirsty Thursdays at the North Berkeley Farmers' Market!
September 9, 16, 23 & 30
3 - 7 pm
Thirsty Thursdays have returned this September to the North Berkeley Farmers' Market!
Enjoy live music, an Ecology Center Store pop-up, sustainable living demonstrations, education opportunities, and fine local wine every week in September.
The ultra-talented Berkeley High Jazz band will be performing this Thursday and next. See you there!
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Beeswax Wrap Workshop
Online Event
Saturday September 4
11 am - 12:30 pm
Beeswax wraps will make you the envy of the hive as you save leftover food with ease. These wraps are washable, reusable, don't tear, and are plastic free. Best of all, you will be making them yourself! This is a hands-on workshop where you will receive step-by-step training on how to create your very own reusable wraps.
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Free Seeds!
The Ecology Center is one of many businesses and organizations on San Pablo Avenue participating in the San Pablo Seed Project!
At the Ecology Center, we have free Chinese Cabbage (beka santoh) seed packets. Drop by the Ecology Center Resource Center to grab your seeds today!
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Become A Berkeley Farmers' Market Volunteer!
Volunteers play a huge role in making our markets run smoothly and successfully. It's a great way to support your community in accessing healthy, farm-fresh food.
As a volunteer, you'll help us:
- Staff our info booth
- Facilitate EBT & Market Match transactions
- Set up and take down the market
- Greet, welcome, and thank market visitors
- Feature vendors on our social media
- And much, much more!
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Masks Encouraged at Market
The Berkeley Farmers' Markets will continue to adhere to the City of Berkeley Public Health, CDPH, and the CDC's recommendations, for our mask requirements and policies. Given the current recommendations, masks are not required for attendees to enter the Berkeley Farmers' Market.
While it is not required, we respectfully ask that those who are unvaccinated, or partially vaccinated, continue to wear a mask for the ongoing safety of our community. And we also support and encourage all community members in taking the precautions they need for the best interest of their individual health needs.
We deeply appreciate your support and community spirit during this exciting and tentative transitional time.
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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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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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[Photo credit: Berkeley Farmers' Market Staff]
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