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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.
Global Traditions
Spices are connecting Appalachia with food cultures around the world.
Sweet & Sultry Spiced Dessert
Serve the Krup Hot Toddy with rich chocolate cookies that are kindled with red pepper. Their different spice profiles create a sensationally sweet pairing.
Into The Wild
North Carolina produces almost 40 percent of the country's Christmas trees—and Yancey County is one of seven counties in the state where the growing takes place.
Heirloom Secrets
The secret to great fried chicken really is a secret, guarded closely by those who have mastered the balance of crunch and savor that has made the dish one of the most craved in the Southern canon.
Appalachian Craft Spirits
Increased interest in drinking local plus recent revisions in state laws have paved the way for a boom in licensed distilleries.
Unsung Heroes
Seed farmers are the unsung heroes of the garden world, and their work is often hidden from casual home gardeners who flip through seed catalogues or pick up seed packets each spring.
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