FRESH PRODUCE • BIG ADVENTURES • HEALTHY HABITS THAT FEEL LIKE FUN
WHY MARKET VEGGIES EXISTS

Healthy choices are easier when kids feel part of the story.

Market Veggies uses imagination to make produce familiar, cooking approachable and movement fun. The goal is not perfection — it is helping children build positive, repeatable habits around food and activity.

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Make healthy food familiar

Characters give fruits and vegetables names, personalities and stories kids can remember the next time they see them on a plate.

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Get kids into the kitchen

Simple family recipes turn tasting new foods into something kids can help make, customize and feel proud of.

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Pair fuel with movement

Every recipe can lead into a playful activity, helping kids connect eating well with moving and playing and feeling energized.

THE MARKET CREW

Every character has something good to bring to the table.

They are funny, brave, shy, cool, dramatic and curious — and each one teaches kids what makes their fruit or vegetable worth getting to know.

Gary the Garlic welcoming kids to the Market Veggies market
🧄 GARY THE GARLIC

Small cloves. Big courage.

Gary is ready to lead the adventure — and introduce kids to one of the boldest flavors in the market.

Carry the Carrot in the Market Veggies market

Carry the Carrot

Shy but determined. Carry helps kids discover beta-carotene, crunch and colorful meals.

Artie the Artichoke in the Market Veggies market

Artie the Artichoke

Wise and refreshing. Artie shows that trying something different can be a very good thing.

Tommy the Tomato in the Market Veggies market

Tommy the Tomato

Friendly, brave and full of energy. Tommy brings color, flavor and a whole lot of heart.

Nanner the Banana in the Market Veggies market

Nanner the Banana

Sweet, upbeat and ready to move. Nanner helps kids learn about an easy grab-and-go fruit.

STRAIGHT FROM THE STORIES

Recipes from the Market Veggies books.

These are real recipes featured in the adventures — simplified here into quick previews so families can see what Gary, Carry and Artie are cooking up.

Gary the Garlic with guacamole and fresh market ingredients FROM THE BOOK
🧄 GARY'S RECIPE

Gary's Guacamole

Ripe avocado, lime, garlic, tomato, onion and cilantro come together in Gary's fresh market-style guacamole.

What you'll useAvocado • lime • garlic • onion • tomato • cilantro
Carry the Carrot serving her special carrot soup in the market FROM THE BOOK
🥕 CARRY'S RECIPE

Carry's Special Soup

Carrots, onion, garlic, vegetable broth and ginger simmer together into Carry's warm and colorful soup.

What you'll useCarrots • onion • garlic • broth • ginger • herbs
Artie the Artichoke with his chilled lemon mint refresher FROM THE BOOK
🌿 ARTIE'S RECIPE

Artie's Cool Refresher

Artichoke, fresh mint and ginger steep together, then lemon and honey turn it into a cool drink served over ice.

What you'll useArtichoke • mint • ginger • lemon • honey • ice
Official Market Veggies publishing artwork
THE ADVENTURE STARTS ON THE PAGE

Bring Market Veggies home.

The books introduce children to the world, characters and lessons through fun adventures — then the website keeps the experience going with food facts, recipes and activities.