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Bundle up with Beer
Expert pairings of local craft brews and seasonal fun, both for cozy indoor get-togethers and invigorating outdoor activities.

The Long View
Looking at life with the long view in mind. Learning to examine all aspects of life through the lens of longevity, of incremental change, of moving slowly and thoughtfully, all with the future in sight - planting today, for tomorrow.

Candy Roasters on the Rise
The Cherokee community and others are saving seeds and stories of the beloved candy roaster squash.

Savoring Winter Squash
In the hands of three Asheville chefs who share a commitment to local and seasonal cuisine, winter squash becomes decadent and delicious cold-weather fare.

Cider City, USA
As bartenders bring back classic cocktails and beer fans geek out over traditional European styles, cider is poised to be the next retro beverage revival.

Global Appalachia: Flavors of India
One of Western North Carolina’s most celebrated instructors of Indian cooking, Ruby Banerjee, demonstrates an impressive knowledge of a country known for its culinary variety.

Roasted Corn & Pepper Pie
A perfect means of using up fresh, local corn and peppers before they’re gone for the year.

Apples: Past, Present, Future
Farmers have been growing apples in Western North Carolina since the 1700s. Since then, they've weathered economic booms, downturns, changing consumer demands, and technological advancement—all of which continues to shape the industry today.

Life’s A Picnic
Local author Ashley English presents new ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer, with tips for putting together a picnic and suggestions for good spots to go.

Getting Real With Root Bottom Farm
Farm dinners can be deceptive in their simplicity. Sarah Jones Decker of Root Bottom Farm shares the reality of these events.

Blooming in WNC
A growing community of farmer-florists push the power of local.

The Sweetness Of Summer
Honey produced at Jewel Hill Farms in Marshall makes it way into summer cocktails mixed at Sovereign Remedies in downtown Asheville.

The Farmer’s Hands
Chef Sebastiaan Zijp of The Farmer's Hands makes magic, transforming flour, eggs, and salt into silky sheets of pasta.

Pork Tenderloin with Orange Blossom Honey Mustard
This recipe is from Laurey Masterton’s book "The Fresh Honey Cookbook." Masterton was a beloved member of the Asheville food community who passed away in 2014. Her inspiration for this recipe came from her travels in Italy.

All In The Sauce
Whether your taste tends toward the classic or creative, these three local restaurant owners offer options for every palate.

The Flavors Of Home
When the Soviet Union fell in 1991, Tatyana Andronova was a political refugee looking for a new life in the United States. Almost by chance, her path led to Western North Carolina, where she opened Euromarket, Asheville’s largest store focused on culinary items from Eastern Europe and Russia.

Bringing Spice To The Mountains
Local farmers are learning to grow ginger and turmeric, which are known around the world as the building blocks of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, and known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects.
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