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Radish Top Pesto Pasta

January 9, 2024

This pesto can be made with many types of farmers market greens, including turnip tops, arugula, spinach, or kale. Try this pesto as a dip for raw vegetables or spread on fresh bread! Servings: 4–6Time: 20 minutes Ingredients Directions

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Winter Greens

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

a child's hands preparing sweet potato gnocchi

Storage crops like sweet potatoes are available through most of the winter at farmers markets. There are several varieties, including traditional orange-fleshed types as well as those with purple or white interiors. Experiment with different types in this recipe! (You might need to adjust how much flour you use.) Servings: 2–4Time: 30 minutes to 1 … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

October 20, 2023

With temperatures dipping into the thirties this week, it’s time to fully embrace the bounty of hardy, fall produce at farmers markets! While beloved summer crops like tomatoes, okra and peppers will be seeing their last week at markets soon, you can find a plethora of fall and winter veggies like beets, broccoli, kale, arugula, … Read more

Kale Chips

January 3, 2024October 4, 2023

Servings: 6Time: 20 minutes Ingredients Directions

Chef Erica Beneke and Matt Farr’s Braised Radishes and Greens

July 20, 2023March 27, 2023

Erica Beneke and Matt Farr own Red Fiddle Vittles, a catering and private chef business as well as brick and mortar shop in South Asheville offering take-and-heat dinners, house-made specialties, and other local products. This restorative and comforting dish holds the earthly flavors of early spring in Appalachia. The bright and festive colors of French … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022May 13, 2016

Strawberries, greens, turnips, radishes and more continue to cover farmers tables at area tailgate markets. There’s more than just produce, also look out for meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, baked goods, and crafts. And, as spring markets get rolling, meet more growers and producers and build relationships to foster throughout the season.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022April 1, 2016

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.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022January 12, 2016

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.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022December 4, 2015

Our local farmers, producers, and crafters prepare creative and beautiful gifts for the holiday season at area farmers tailgate markets. Each week this December, we’ll bring you highlights of what you can find at holiday markets. But, we won’t be able to include anywhere near all of it, so you’ll have to visit the markets yourself to discover everything they have to offer. And, don’t worry — there’s also still plenty of local food available for your regular weekly grocery shopping.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

April 26, 2022November 11, 2015

Sometimes less is more. In this case, that’s less variability from week to week at area farmers tailgate markets this time of year. The consistency in availability allows market shoppers to experience all the fall produce farms have to offer without breaking the bank on one visit to the market.

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