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Fresh At The Farmers' Market: Ripe Raspberries
This reddish-pink berry is in season through October and available at your local farmers' market.
This week's featured fruit is the the raspberry — a berry that is indigenous to North America, according to the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA).
Raspberries are known for a bold reddish-pink color but are also available in black, purple, and gold hues, says PCFMA. The raspberry is actually an aggregate fruit, which means it contains many tiny seed-filled fruits in one berry.
The raspberries at the local farmers' market are picked fresh, high in dietary fiber and a good source of vitamin C, iron, and calcium. With a delicate balance of sweetness and tartness, raspberries makes a great addition to salads and desserts, says PCFMA.
Find raspberry recipes such as Berries with Mascarpone on the PCFMA website.
Concord and Clayton Farmers' Market Schedules
Location: Todos Santos Plaza
Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round.
Thursday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 25 to Oct. 24, 2013
Information: PCFMA.com
Location: Diablo Street, between Main and Center in Downtown Clayton
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 11 to Oct. 26, 2013
Information: PCFMA.com
Location: Concord High School parking lot
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. year-round.
Information: CCFM.org
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