The Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market features over 75 farmers, takes up more than 4 blocks and is open on Wednesday (8:30 am – 1:30 pm) and
Saturday (8:30 am – 1:00 pm). Acclaimed chefs from the Los Angeles area hunt down the best potatoes, rainbow chard, artisan cheeses or exotic spices. They are sure to find not only the rarest, freshest ingredients, but also the highest quality.
Roberto Maggioni, Executive Chef of Locanda del Lago (231 Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica ), regularly buys from the market. Here’s a favorite summer recipe made from ingredients he gathers at the market.
ZUPPA FRESCA CHILLED GAZPACHO SOUP
4 heirloom tomatoes
1 c extra virgin olive oil
1 Persian cucumber, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 c white wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
Chop all ingredients in food processor. Pass through filter or cheese cloth to remove large food particles. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
Makes 4 servings.
Downtown Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
Arizona and 2nd Street
www.smgov.net/farmers_market
– guest contributor
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