Asparagus has arrived at farmers markets for spring! Asparagus packs a lot of nutrition, including Vitamin A, potassium, iron, calcium, and antioxidants. This culinary staple can be cooked in many ways, including a delicious pasta primavera. Did you know that primavera means spring in Italian? What better way to kick off the season than a … Read more
After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow last week, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farmers markets for some fresh, local produce! One veggie (or fungi, rather) you’ll be able to find year-round, no matter the temperature, are mushrooms! Local mushroom growers and cultivators are plentiful at winter … Read more
Markets are growing full of fall and winter produce like turnips, radishes, squash, and winter greens, but did you know that you could also find locally grown and foraged nuts at markets too? Look for chestnuts from Smallholding Farm (East Asheville Tailgate Market) and Forest Farmacy (Asheville City and West Asheville markets), as well as … Read more