As the summer heat continues, the market abundance grows. We know main courses get all the attention, but let’s focus in on some stellar and versatile side dishes. The right accompaniments–and company!–can elevate any meal while offering crisp and refreshing flavors. These gnocchi salad and peach panzanella recipes are quick, easy, and filling additions to
Summer is in full swing here, and just in time for early July, our farmers markets are bursting with color, flavor, and local goodness. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic under the fireworks, or simply savoring the season, now’s the time to stock up on juicy peaches, vine-ripened tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. With
As the first days of summer have arrived and the heat wave continues, keep your freezer stocked with fresh fruit popsicles! Whether you’re having trouble getting your kids to eat more fruit, or simply just want a healthy and delicious way to cool down these long and hot summer days, popsicles are the perfect way
Just in time for Father’s Day, peaches and blueberries are starting to show up at farmers markets. Whether you are enjoying time with family and father figures this week or honoring the summer solstice, blueberries and peaches are the perfect way to celebrate. We’ve spotted blueberries so far from Thatchmore Farm (North and West Asheville
Peaches have made their long awaited return to farmers markets! You can find this summer favorite from Creasman Farms (Asheville City, Black Mountain, North Asheville, and West Asheville markets), Lyda & Sons Family Orchard (Weaverville Tailgate Market), Lee’s One Fortune Farm (Asheville City, Black Mountain, East Asheville, River Arts District, and West Asheville markets) and
Locally grown rice from Lee’s One Fortune Farm has arrived at markets this week! While rice is not commonly grown in Southern Appalachia, and generally grown in few areas of the United States, the Lees’ use of nearby streams to irrigate their rice paddies creates the submerged conditions needed to grow their rice. Red rice
Just in time for your Fourth of July celebrations, tomato season has finally kicked off! We’re starting to see a variety of our favorite ’maters pop up at several farmers markets. So far we’ve seen Full Sun Farm, Lee’s One Fortune Farm, and Olivette Farm selling an assortment of slicers, cocktail, grape, and cherry tomatoes.
Summer has officially arrived, and with it has come plenty of new fruits and berries at Buncombe County farmers markets this week! Be sure to arrive early to get in on some of the goodness. Creasman Farms brought their first picking of peaches this season to Asheville City Market this past Saturday. For more peaches,
With farmers markets overflowing with summer produce, local food is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day! If you’re planning to spend some time outdoors with the father figure in your life this Sunday, try grilling some local meats and vegetables. New potatoes are flourishing at farmers markets this week, with lots of varieties available.
As part of ASAP’s Farm Fresh for Health initiative, we partnered with community health professionals to bring you virtual demos to inspire cooking for yourself and your family. Caleb Gaydish and Aubrey Fleming, MedServe-AmeriCorps Fellows at WNC Community Health Services, take you on a tour of the ASAP Farmers Market and demo a late summer recipe. Ingredients Directions