As we enter the heart of fall, the days become shorter, berry baskets give way to citrus bundles at the farmers market, and we look forward to the warmth and traditions of gathering with our loved ones for holiday feasting. For Ferry Plaza Farmers Market farmers and food makers, local foods always take center stage on the table.

“I feel like we live in such a special place where we can source most things for any of our meals, let alone the big ones of the year, from ourselves and our neighbors.” says Dede Bois, farmer of Root Down Farm. “What’s been really great the last I-don’t-know-how-many years is that our traditions are always kind of unfolding and growing as our family grows.” To kick-off another season of holiday gatherings and festive feasting, Foodwise asked a few farmers market vendors about their holiday feast traditions.