Fresh At The Farmers' Market: Ripe Raspberries

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.

Pleasant Hill Farmers' Market Schedules

• Downtown Pleasant Hill (9 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturdays)
• Pleasant Hill BART (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays)