Cucumbers are in season starting in late May and typically are available throughout the summer and early fall. Cucumbers are great for staying hydrated and cool. Pai huang gua—or smashed cucumber salad—is a traditional Chinese recipe for a hot day. It can be served on its own or alongside chilled rice or noodles. Smashing and … Read more
While fireworks lit up the sky with vibrant hues this weekend, vendors arrived with colorful displays of another kind to farmers markets! This week, look for the arrival of new berries, as well as the season’s first tomatoes. Make the most out of blackberries while they’re still available at farmers markets, as they’ll only be … Read more
You can find a rainbow of new potato varieties at farmers tailgate markets this week! While it’s not hard to find a way to enjoy the root vegetable, try some of these delicious potato recipes this week that put a creative spin on this summer favorite. You can find new potatoes from Olivette Farm (East … Read more
Mushrooms are a year-round staple at most farmers markets. If you find yourself growing tired of winter greens and root crops this time of year, trying a new mushroom variety might be the perfect way to switch up your local shopping! Vendors like The Forest Farmacy and Stump Farms at Asheville City Market and Black … Read more
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. Dr. Brian Asbill of Ruckus Health demos a family favorite recipe. Ingredients Taco filling: Cashew cream: Directions
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. Shop for ingredients at a farmers market near you! This super creamy (but totally vegan) kale salad comes from Lauren Furgiuele, RDN, LDN of Planting Roots Nutrition. Ingredients Dressing Salad Optional Add-ins … Read more