Zucchini and yellow squash season is only just getting started, but we can’t help but get excited about these as the start to summer produce. The tender baby varieties that are available right now are great for eating raw in pasta or salad. Look for summer squash from Lee’s One Fortune Farm (Asheville City, Black
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
More icons of Spring are making their debut and this week is all about ramps and green garlic. Both ramps and green garlic have a short harvest period, so enjoy them while they’re here! And we have more markets opening soon. Catch Enka-Candler Farmers Market opening on Thursday, April 30, Swannanoa Farmers Market on Saturday,
December already?! Give the gift of local this holiday season! Farmers tailgate markets have begun their annual holiday markets and they are welcoming the arrival of dozens of new artisan and craft vendors. While you’ll still be able to find some of your favorite seasonal produce, holiday markets can be your one stop shop for
With school back in session and cooler days approaching, now is a great time to tighten up your wellness routine with teas, fire ciders, and immune-boosting meals. Farmers markets have you covered with ingredients to support and build your immune system’s resilience. From high vitamin C and antioxidant foods like broccoli, apples, spinach, bell peppers,
Now that September is here and we are closer to the fall equinox, preserving the flavors of peak summer is prime for the picking—or the pickling! There are many ways to preserve the bounty of produce from farmers markets including pickling, fermenting, freezing, canning, dehydrating, and more. Without wishing the summer season away, think ahead
With spring markets in full flush, there are plenty of options to honor and spoil the mother figure in your life. No matter who you’d like to honor this week (on Mother’s Day or any other day), Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special
Now that the region has finally seen some April showers and warmer temperatures, things are ramping up and spring produce is well on its way. Yes, that’s right, the first ramps, asparagus, and strawberries are finally here! As icons of spring, these fruits and veggies have long been the first signifiers of the start of
Give the gift of local this holiday season! Farmers tailgate markets have begun their annual holiday markets and they are welcoming the arrival of dozens of new artisan and craft vendors. While you’ll still be able to find some of your favorite seasonal produce, holiday markets can be your one stop shop for unique, thoughtful
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