Due to the winter weather, both Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market will be closed this Saturday, January 31. During this time of year, markets may need to make last minute adjustments or cancellations due to unpredictable weather. Keep up-to-date with your favorite markets through their social media and newsletters. Seafood isn’t something particularly
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of apple varieties on offer at farmers tailgate markets each autumn. Some are better for baking, some for snacking. Maybe you prefer a sweeter apple or something more tart. Maybe you know you’ve tasted the perfect apple before, but you can’t remember what it was called. How
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
As the start of the school year approaches and it begins to feel more and more like late summer, 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 Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets including pickling, fermenting, freezing, canning,
Summer is coming to a close, and with fall just a few short weeks away, we’re already starting to see winter squash make its way to markets! This week, look out for butternut, acorn, spaghetti, kabocha, and honeynut squash! If you can’t wait for all the delicious recipes that come with autumn, try making some