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APPALACHIAN PORK BACON
Pay homage to old ways, and try making this bacon recipe inspired by Appalachian homesteaders.

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
All the little things in life has cumulative, ripple effects you can’t possibly imagine. Their effect can be exponential, gaining invisible, sustaining momentum in the process.

PEARLS IN THE KITCHEN
Oyster mushrooms are one of the most versatile mushrooms around and easy to cultivate. These edible fungi are not only delicious but beneficial to the body as a whole.

THE WHOLE HOG
The past and the future of livestock farming converge in Western North Carolina.

COOKING WITH BEER
It’s easy to find great food and great beer, especially in and around Asheville, home to dozens of breweries. Local chef's are masterfully combining the two when cooking.

CHARCUTERIE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
We can see how charcuterie is a fantastically varied craft. It refers to the preservation of meat by diverse and intuitive means, and the combination of processes to produce a desired or safe result.

The World of Pork
Three Asheville restaurants are celebrating pork in ways that reflect the meat’s history in other cultures and popularity in the present day.

Swedish Crèmes with Roasted Strawberries and Cardamom
The creamy consistency of this Swedish Crèmes pairs the fresh taste of strawberries.

Rosemary Lemonade with Sage Honey
Just in time for the warmer weather. A new twist on an old favorite. The unique flavors of rosemary and sage honey adds a layer of complexity that makes the flavor so much more interesting.

Sheet Pan Drumsticks with Carrots, Asparagus, and Tarragon
Smoked paprika lends just the right flavor nuance to this wonderful seasoned drumstick with carrots, asparagus and tarragon recipe.

Bourbon Honey Marinated Skirt Steak with Blackberry BBQ Sauce
A perfect dish to enjoy on a spring evening. Mouthwatering Blackberry BBQ Sauce compliments perferctly with bourbon honey marinated skirt steak.

OUT OF THE KITCHEN, OUT ON THE TOWN
When given the chance to sample peer creations, how do chefs decide where to dine?

Better Together
Life can be made much more rich, much more vibrant, and much more abundant when we solicit, enlist, and make ourselves open to the inputs of others.

FINDING A WAY
How modern farmers are open-sourcing the future of food.

HEALTH FROM THE HIVE
Since antiquity, the by-products of bees have been used to speed healing, cure disease, and maintain wellness. Honey's almost magical powers are used in many ways for well-being, inside and out.

Celebrating The Sweetness of Sourwood
Native to southern Appalachia, the honey from the sourwood tree has become a prized treasure. The delicate flavor and the honey’s increasing scarcity have made the resulting sourwood honey a celebrated product in Western North Carolina.

Pollination Nation
Thanks to Bee City and other organizations, Asheville is at the center of a movement to assist beekeepers and the public in making choices that help pollinators to thrive.
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