While we’re forever grateful for winter farmers markets and farmers who find ways to extend their growing seasons, we do sometimes experience midwinter doldrums. Less variety can leave cooks feeling uninspired. When this happens, it’s time to mix things up—literally, in a blender or food processor. We’re talking about winter green sauces! Green tahini sauce … Read more
Valentine’s Day is one of the few days a year designated to showing your love and appreciation towards your significant other, friends, family, or whoever may be special to you! Treating your loved one to a special meal made from local produce, or with an array of thoughtfully selected local artisan products, is a great … Read more
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 … Read more
With Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, approaching next week, we can feel ourselves slowly inching towards spring and longer days. As most Asian cultures follow the lunar calendar rather than Gregorian solar calendar, Lunar New Year falls on the first new moon between January 21 and February 20, marking Wednesday, January … Read more
After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow last week, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farmers markets for some fresh, local produce! Winter is a great time to lend additional grocery shopping to local farmers as they brave the elements and weather through their slowest season. Find a … Read more
NOTE: Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the winter storm and unsafe road conditions. Both markets will return Jan. 18. While we have fully entered winter, you can still find fresh, winter-season produce at Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets—just be sure to get there early … Read more
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 the Weaverville Tailgate Market. Though winter markets are … Read more
Have these weird times without clean running water gotten your tummy upset? Or, do the upcoming stressors of the holidays have your stomach in a bunch? Prepare yourself for the holiday meals season with light and easy-to-eat foods you can have at the ready in case you (or your kids) find yourself feeling under the … Read more
Photo in honor of the River Art’s District Farmers Market lost to the flooding of the French Broad River during Hurricane Helene. As we slowly regain connection and emerge from devastation, heartbreak, and the weaving of our communities and homes back together, one thing is still certain – farmers markets have been and always will … Read more
It’s officially pear season in North Carolina! Asian pears are coming in at farmers markets, so be sure to grab some while they’re here. Their sweet, refreshing flavor and crisp texture make for the perfect late-summer snack. Unlike other common pears like barletts, Asian pears should be firm to the touch and crunchy like a … Read more