In the Central Valley, white winters consist of frosty mornings with Tule fog wrapping around ancient oak trees that dot the landscape. The fields are brown, roadsides are lined with skeletal orchards, and the vineyards are sleeping, waiting for a shot of green.
When the days shorten and the remainder of the natural world goes into hibernation, we know your hankering for fresh fruits and vegetables doesn’t go away just because the weather is colder. Luckily, the Visalia Farmers Market is open year round, rain or shine, and you can count on our weekly markets to stock up on fresh, local winter produce, nuts, eggs and cheeses.
From hearty root vegetables to bright, sweet citrus, there is a surprisingly great range of winter produce available in a wide range of flavors!
Some popular foods returning to the market in December, January and February are: Acorn Squash, Avocados, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Citrus, Cauliflower, Beets, Lemons, Oranges, Pears, Red Onions, Turnips, Walnuts, Winter Squash, Yellow Onions, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pecans, Cauliflower, Lettuces, Cabbage, Kale, Mustard Greens, Spinach, Potatoes, Pomegranates, Olives, Raisins, Honey
Sautéed Chicken with Green Olives
Rosemary Olive Bread
Garlic Olive Tapenade
Classic Greek Salad
Roasted Garlic, Bacon and Cauliflower
Fresno Raisin Nut Pie
Broccoli Soup with Homemade Croutons
Broccoli and Cheese Salad
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Golden Raisin Bread
Sherry Honey Marinade
Honey Whole Wheat Muffins
Fire Eggs
Honey Raisin Bars