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pink tulips from Carolina Flowers

Valentine’s Day is one of the few days a year designated to showing your love and appreciation towards your significant other, friends, family, or whoever your valentine might be! Treating your loved one to a special meal made from local produce, or with an array of thoughtfully selected local artisan products, is a great way … Read more

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cheese board from Blue Ridge Mountain Creamery

As the official start of winter grows closer and we ease into the holiday season, you’re likely planning to spend some quality time with friends and family! Whether you’re the one hosting or attending someone else’s holiday festivities, there’s plenty of sweet and savory treats available at farmers markets this week to connect you and … Read more

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bread

As we fully step into the holiday season, you might be planning for visiting family and friends! Whether you’re the one hosting, or attending someone else’s holiday festivities, there’s plenty of sweet and savory treats available at markets this week to entertain with. For an easy and delicious collection of holiday offerings, try assembling a … Read more

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radicchio

Maybe you’re still happily eating leftover pumpkin pie for every meal (no judgement). But chances are you need to restock your fridge to make a few lighter, healthier meals this week—say, salad. Fall greens are abundant at farmers markets right now, so there’s no need for these meals to be boring!

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Outdoor farmers tailgate markets are finally here! The following Buncombe County tailgate markets will open this week: Asheville City Market (April 2), Leicester Farmers Market (April 2), North Asheville Tailgate Market (April 2), and West Asheville Tailgate Market (April 5). See the full list of tailgate market opening dates across Western North Carolina.

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In the cold winter weather, it’s so wonderful to shop for local produce in a cozy environment. But it’s not too cozy, it’s still exciting — from week to week, there are differences in markets that keep them new and fresh. Some vendors come, some go, some visit every other week, and which products they have for purchase and sample ebb and flow. Don’t take my word for it — visit a market this Saturday (and then again, next Saturday), and see for yourself.

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The winter months are here and so are the indoor farmers tailgate markets! Two markets opened this past week to large enthusiastic crowds. Fortunately, both the Asheville City Winter Market and the YMCA Indoor Winter Market have more vendors than in past years, and more than enough produce to meet the growing winter demand. Both markets had local greens, root vegetables, microgreens, onions, pickles, eggs, meat, cheeses, bread, snacks, and much more.

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Area farmers tailgate markets have an abundance of appetizing foods to be thankful for, perfect for every component of your Thanksgiving meal. Whether it be a traditional or unconventional dish, local farmers and food artisans have such a wide array of produce, staples, and prepared goods, that you can let your creative culinary side shine. This Thanksgiving, get local!

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