Summer has officially arrived, and the new season has brought an abundance of exciting new produce! Blueberries made their return to markets this week. Whether you just enjoy eating them fresh, or putting them to good use in baking, there are plenty of ways you can get creative with the fruit this season! You can … Read more
Father’s Day is Sunday, and what’s a better way to celebrate than by cooking up some fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers markets! We’re finally seeing an abundance of zucchini squash as spring comes to an end. Whether you prefer to grill, roast, or sauté your zucchini, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this delicious … Read more
Summer is right around the corner, and as temperatures rise, we’re seeing more and more warm weather produce at markets! This week, look for garlic scapes, summer squash, and some of the first cherries of the year! If you’re not familiar with garlic scapes, they are the tender stem and bulb of hard-necked garlic plants. … Read more
Spring produce is continuing to arrive at farmers tailgate markets, and this week we’re beginning to see more of our favorite alliums, including spring onions, scallions, and even some shallots! Be on the lookout over the next few weeks for more spring favorites, as well as some early summer crops, including peas, cucumbers, summer squash, … Read more
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and farmers markets are full of surprises for the mother figures in your life! From flowers, to sweet treats, to ingredients for homemade goodies, farmers markets are the perfect place to find a special something for mom! A fresh and colorful assortment of local flowers are the perfect token of … Read more
Our favorite spring fruit (strawberries!) made its grand return to farmers tailgate markets last week, and we’ll see an even bigger bounty of this seasonal treat over the next few weeks. You can find strawberries from Ivy Creek Family Farm (North Asheville and Weaverville markets), Full Sun Farm (North Asheville Tailgate Market), Headwaters Market Garden … Read more
Fresh cut, local flowers are beginning to return to markets, signaling the arrival of spring with their array of beautiful colors! You can find tulips, poppies, ranunculus, anemones, edible flowers, flower seedling starts, and more at markets this week! Look for bouquets and flower products from vendors like Blazing Star Flowers (River Arts District Farmers … Read more
Make sure to get any local ingredient shopping for holiday meals done this week, as farmers tailgate markets will be taking a break Dec. 22 to Jan. 3. Your last chances to shop are this Saturday (Asheville City Market, 9 to noon, and North Asheville Tailgate Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Tuesday (West Asheville … Read more
Still trying to figure out what to cook friends and family for Thanksgiving this year? Try putting a spin on ordinary Thanksgiving sides with local produce from farmers tailgate markets! Despite some below freezing temperatures last week, there are still plenty of fresh vegetables at markets to use in your holiday cooking. This grain-free veggie … Read more
Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start planning some holiday recipes! Try mixing up your Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts this year with new ideas for local carrots, persimmons, and apples! Farmers markets are stocked with a colorful assortment of carrots this week! Gajar ka Halwa, or carrot pudding, is a popular Indian … Read more