Start the New Year Off the Healthy Way with Walks at the Market!

Starting Saturday January 9th, join the Visalia Farmers Market and XFactor Fitness to get in shape, meet new people, have fun AND earn a chance to win a free months membership at XFactor!

Check out the details on this fun event from the flyer below!

Persimmon Goat Cheese Wedges

These easy appetizers are fast healthy and can be made ahead of a holiday party or dinner.

TIME: 30 MIN SERVES: 12

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup salted roasted almonds, very finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
4 Fuyu persimmons, peeled, and seeded if necessary
Aged balsamic vinegar

HOW TO MAKE

1. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the almonds and the parsley with the goat cheese.

2. Divide the mixture into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.

3. Slice each fuyu persimmon crosswise to 1/4 inch thick

4. Sandwich each goat cheese ball between 2 persimmon slices, pressing to flatten slightly.

5. Roll the edges in the remaining almonds and refrigerate until firm, at least 10 minutes or overnight.

6. Cut each round into quarters and transfer to a plate. Drizzle lightly with balsamic vinegar and serve.

J & D Crafts – Unique Hand Carved and Hand Sewn Crafts!

If you are looking for unique handcrafted gifts this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with something from J and D Crafts! Be sure to check out the fabric kitchen crafts in holiday prints.

FRESH KITCHEN COOKING DEMO THIS SATURDAY!

Join Fresh Kitchen Chef Kellie Black at the Community Corner booth to learn how to work with our most popular in season food at the Market... broccoli!

Cold Weather Brings Out the Best in Broccoli!

California is the nation’s top broccoli grower, producing 90% of U.S. broccoli! The late winter and early spring farmers markets are prime time for broccoli, with winter broccoli tasting especially great!

Become a Farmer Market Volunteer!

Send us a message:
info@visaliafarmersmarket.com
Give us a call:
(559) 804-8371

Or stop by and visit us at the Market for more information on getting involved!

Visit the Market Managers Table to redeem your EBT benefits and learn how to use your WIC check at the Visalia Farmers Markets. Also be sure to ask about our current Market Match incentive program and see how you can double your benefits!

WHAT'S IN SEASON?
Almonds, Apples, Assorted Citrus Fruits, Assorted Greens, Avocados, Beets, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Chard, Collard Greens, Fresh Herbs, Garlic, Grapes, Kale, Lettuce, Melons, Olives, Onions, Pears, Pecans, Peppers, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Potatoes, Spaghetti Squash, Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Walnuts, Winter Squash, Yams and Zucchini

You'll also find: Fresh and dried herbs, honey, grass-fed meats, raw milk, breads and baked goods, chicken and duck eggs, jams and jellies, olives, olive oil, cheeses and much, much more!

This Week at the Visalia Farmers Market...

Saturday, 8am-11:30am

Sears Parking lot at Mooney Blvd./Caldwell