Grown in San Diego: A Journey to Sundial Farms in Vista by way of Taiwan and the Iraq War
Endeavor Shen traveled a hard road on his way to founding Sundial Farms in Vista, California
Market Finds at the Vista Farmers Market
Head to the county’s longest-running farmers’ market on Saturday mornings to see what the community is cooking.
Tasty international eats, fresh produce from 53 neighboring farms, and plenty of free parking add up to a fun weekend outing at the Vista Farmers’ Market (325 S Melrose Drive, Vista). Open Saturdays 8am to noon.
Farmer Spotlight
Look for Genovese basil, living butter lettuce, tatsoi (Japanese spinach), and other nutritious Asian greens at the Sundial Farm stand, which specializes in sustainably grown hydroponic vegetables. The produce is grown indoors without soil and harvested with the roots still attached to preserve flavor and freshness.
Food Spotlight
There’s something magical about shopping for fruit and veggies while holding a paper cone stuffed with fries.
Belgium Delights specializes in Belgian-style frites: thick-cut, golden brown, lightly salted spuds with a crispy exterior that yields to soft potato fluff.
Say ‘yes’ to a side of housemade aioli—the garlicky dip is the perfect accompaniment.
Vendor Spotlight
Joe Servais’s hand-thrown fermentation crocks are attractive enough to put on permanent display in your kitchen. The functional design locks air in and moisture out, plus they’re dishwasher and microwave safe.
Shop the large selection from Falcon Hill Pottery at the market, or order something custom-made to match your home decor.
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