This weekend marks the official start of summer—and it happens to land right alongside Father’s Day weekend. That combination calls for simple food, fresh early-summer ingredients, and recipes that feel special without being too complicated or heating up the house too much. Make something the father figure in your life is bound to enjoy! Of
Zucchini and yellow squash season is only just getting started, but we can’t help but get excited about these as the start to summer produce. The tender baby varieties that are available right now are great for eating raw in pasta or salad. Look for summer squash from Lee’s One Fortune Farm (Asheville City, Black
Your patience has paid off! With the official start of Summer mere weeks away, more produce is inching its way onto Buncombe County farmers markets’ tables. This time of the year as the season begins to turn, every week brings something new and fresh–those shopping bags are about to get a bit heavier! That late
As May turns the corner to June and we finally get some rain to break the drought–a little too much, though–produce abundance is ramping up. Some of the first basil has been spotted along with short-season cherries and garlic scapes. Not too much longer we’ll have summer squash and zucchini growing out our ears! Plus,
Beets might not be a favorite for everyone, but they sure taste like something ancient rising from the earth. The first beets were actually sea beets growing along the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans first cultivated the sea beet for its leafy greens–think something like Swiss chard. Nowadays, table beets come
Cucumbers are here! This bright, crunchy, and hydrating vegetable comes in many varieties. Of course, there are classic slicing cucumbers, but thanks to Thatchmore Farm‘s season extension techniques, you can find a variety of different cucumbers at their usual markets–North Asheville and West Asheville–and now at a new location at Leicester Farmers Market. More vendors
Strawberry season is upon us! The closer we get to May, the more strawberries will be available at market, but catch early varieties from McConnell Farms at North Asheville Tailgate Market and Ivy Creek Family Farm at North Asheville and Weaverville markets. In a few short weeks, you’ll be able to find more strawberries from
With the arrival of the new season, we welcome the return of farmers markets and the dozens of vendors that come with them! With more than 100 farmers markets across the Appalachian Grown region, more markets will reopen throughout the spring over the coming weeks. Many of these markets offer SNAP incentives and other promotional
Many farmers are making their long-awaited return as farmers tailgate markets are preparing to open for a new season with a few shifts in operating hours over the next few weeks. Below is a rundown for what to look for at Buncombe County markets, but you can also find opening dates for markets across the
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to dig in to some of your favorite comfort foods. Whether you’re gathering with friends and family, taking a staycation, or recognizing the complexities of the Thanksgiving holiday, Buncombe County farmers markets are here for you. Despite some below freezing temperatures last week, there are still