This past week may have ushered in the start of school, but seasonally, summer isn’t over yet. Area farmers tailgate markets are still full of summer fare, though some favorites may disappear soon, so get ‘em while you can.
Fresh at Farmers Markets
Start your shopping list and get meal inspiration each week with ASAP’s roundup of what’s fresh at farmers markets. Although this report focuses on vendors at Buncombe County markets, many products mentioned can be found at markets throughout the region. Want to get this report in your inbox each week? Subscribe to ASAP’s Weekly Farmers Market Report newsletter. Looking for a yearlong view? Check out ASAP’s produce seasonality chart.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
It’s back to school time, and area farmers tailgate markets have all the lunch and snack foods to pack for your kids. Don’t have kids? You can pack these same foods for your own “bag lunch” to take to work.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Area tailgate farmers markets are full of fresh farmed fare, but there’s also wild-harvested finds such as mushrooms to find. Some mushrooms are cultivated much like other produce, for example Shiitakes and Oyster mushrooms, but so many of the most culinarily delectable mushrooms must be foraged for.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
There are the faintest whispers of fall already, such as a few crisp, chilly mornings. At area farmers tailgate markets, those whispers are coming in the form of some of the first fall produce. Last week we talked about the delicata and kuri winter squash. And this week, there’s more fall fare making its way to market.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
It always feels strange to write about winter squash in August, but each year the first of these beauties appear at area farmers markets mid-summer.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Remember as kids playing that it was opposite day? This week we’re bringing an ‘opposite day’ approach to farmers market fare with suggestions for desserts made from vegetables, and savory dishes made with fruit.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Remember as kids playing that it was opposite day? This week we’re bringing an ‘opposite day’ approach to farmers market fare with suggestions for desserts made from vegetables, and savory dishes made with fruit.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Turn your at-home dinner into a gourmet feast without going to a restaurant by shopping at area farmer tailgate markets. Local farmers have unique varieties of vegetables that can provide infinite inspiration to make your meals magnificent.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Asheville and Western North Carolina have so much to offer in the way of outings. The mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests are perfect for exploring. Area farmers tailgate markets are a great excursion, too. Try new foods, connect with community, listen to live music, and buy fruits, vegetables, and more direct from local farmers.
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Asheville and Western North Carolina have so much to offer in the way of outings. The mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests are perfect for exploring. Area farmers tailgate markets are a great excursion, too. Try new foods, connect with community, listen to live music, and buy fruits, vegetables, and more direct from local farmers.