As daylight hours wane and the calendar year wraps up, many farmers in Western North Carolina let their fields begin to rest. This sacred time of year is filled with breaks from school, gathering loved ones together to share dishes passed down through the generations, taking a much needed rest (especially for farmers), and surviving
This recipe was provided by Emily Green, Executive Chef and co-owner at Bone & Broth in Asheville, NC. Bone & Broth is a neighborhood fixture just outside of downtown that is dedicated to serving delicious food and uplifting the local growers and producers in the Southern Appalachian region. Orange foods help us see in the
This week we are talking about heart-helping purple foods! Besides being absolutely gorgeous and delicious, purple foods contain an antioxidant—anthocyanins—which help to protect and repair cellular damage, protect the crop from sun damage and cold temperatures, and support our cardiovascular and overall health. While you can usually find purple produce at markets all-year-round, find a
As daylight hours wane and the calendar year wraps up, many farmers in Western North Carolina let their fields begin to rest. This sacred time of year is filled with breaks from school, gathering loved ones together to share dishes passed down through the generations, taking a much needed rest (especially for farmers), and surviving
As we inch closer to the holidays and the official start of the winter season, we are drawn to gather around hearths and heartwarming stories, crafts and bright candles, music and mulled beverages, and, of course, nourishing meals. Whether you’re the one hosting a gathering or attending someone else’s holiday festivities, there are plenty of
NOTE: Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 20, due to unsafe temperatures. Both markets will return Jan. 27. Despite the below freezing temperatures, midweek farmers markets will still be open with plenty of delicious fresh produce and artisan products! Visit River Arts District Farmers Market or Weaverville Tailgate
Just because we’ve officially entered winter, doesn’t mean that local farmers markets have less produce! This time of year, hardy winter produce like root crops finally get their time to shine, and rightfully so! Root veggies like sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, radishes, rutabagas, and carrots (and many more!) are versatile, flavorful, nutrient dense, and will
You can make this dish with any kind of thin noodles, such as spaghetti, ramen, or buckwheat soba noodles. Servings: 4-6Time: 20 minutes Ingredients Directions
Despite the beginning of spring, we still experienced some chilly (even below freezing) temps this week! Thankfully a warmer climate seems to be on the way, but with the fluctuating temperatures and the arrival of allergy season, our immune systems may take a hit over the next few weeks! Take a little extra care of
Despite some snow last weekend and colder temperatures, produce vendors still have plenty to offer at farmers markets! Look out for a variety of root crops at markets this week, including carrots, sweet potatoes, radishes, and beets. Try incorporating more local root vegetables into your meals this week with these easy recipes! This carrot and