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
While we have fully entered the cold months, you can still find fresh, winter-season produce at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets—just be sure to get there early before they sell out! Find a variety of greens, cabbages, potatoes, and root crops like radishes and beets along with other goods you can find year-round including meats,
Markets are back! Buncombe County has four weekly year-round farmers tailgate market options this winter. Support farmers and food producers through the slower season and make sure to visit the winter market versions of Asheville City Market, North Asheville Tailgate Market, River Arts District Farmers Market, and Weaverville Tailgate Market. Though winter markets are smaller,
This week is your last chance to find a local jack-o-lantern or other decorative–and edible–squash for Halloween next week! Farmers tailgate markets have plenty of pumpkins, as well as other festive winter squash varieties like kabocha, butternut, long island cheese, acorn and jester squash to adorn your home with spooky decor for the holiday. You
Persimmons are a lovely fall treat, great for making baked goods, fruit leather, pudding, jam, and other sweets—or just slicing and enjoying raw. But you can also use this autumnal fruit in more savory dishes. The fuyu variety of persimmon, which tastes similar to an apricot or date with notes of cinnamon, is great in
October is the perfect recipe for soup season. As the weather chills, craving something warm and comforting in a bowl just makes sense! Markets are full of ingredients practically begging to be simmered in a pot. Root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and turnips lend a deep, earthy sweetness to broths, while onions, leeks, and garlic
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the father figure in your life than by cooking up some seasonal produce and fresh meats from local farmers markets! Since Sunday is Father’s Day, we’re going to lean into the stereotype and devote this column to grilling. Grillable veggies like summer
Winter greens like lettuces, kale, collards, chard, spinach, arugula, mustard greens, bok choy and more are still abundant at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets. While it is officially Spring as of last Thursday, we are still awaiting more abundant spring crops and for more tailgate markets to reopen—soon! Stay tuned for next week for the
Spring is right around the corner—the official Vernal (spring) Equinox happening next week on Thursday, March 20. The annual date varies each year between March 19 and 21 and marks the Northern Hemisphere’s tilt towards the sun resulting in more hours of daylight, rising temperatures, and a new burst of energy. Springtime is brimming with
With more limited produce at markets, this time of year is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful meat vendors at market! Whether you’re looking for a local product to feature in your Super Bowl shareables, searching for more immunity boosting recipes to stave off a cold this winter, or just trying to support farmers