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A Safe Harbor
In addition to having a solid reputation for its flawless approach to seafood classics, The Lobster Trap is a leader in the sustainable seafood movement.
Can Do
From dilly beans to jam, local author Ashley English offers a primer on home canning.
Cucumber Salad
Wellness expert Parris Marks first tried this cucumber salad while visiting China, discovering that it cleared out the heat of a sweltering summer day.
APPETITE FOR ADVENTURE
Local chefs love nothing better than to take diners on a wild and exhilarating journey, serving innovative and unusual dishes that offer opportunities to explore beyond well traversed culinary boundaries.
EATING WITH THE SEASONS
Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine possess vast insight into something that Ashevillians are especially fond of: food.
SLAW WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA MAYO
A nice, crunchy slaw is paired with a tangy mayo dressing, which can also be used as a dip with fried foods and raw vegetables.
JOINING THE CLUB
Chef Ed Selle is carving out a successful career in the prestigious clubs of Western North Carolina. Presented by A-B Tech Community College.
SALSA’S SUMMER SALSAS
A trio of salsa recipes from Chef Hector Diaz capture the essence of the warm summer season, packing in the flavors of ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro and vibrant peppers.
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD
Chef Steven Goff finds a new home at Jargon, pairing a chef with a reputation for one-of-a-kind dishes with a vibrant, young restaurant that has quickly earned a top spot in Asheville's competitive culinary scene.
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU
Local chefs ride a wave of interest in home cooking and healthy eating to launch online cooking courses that aim to boost the immune system.
Seared Venison Loin With Kiwi Fruit Salsa and Roasted Onion
Venison is lean, healthy and protein-packed. This recipe combines it with kiwi fruit salsa and roasted onion, creating a mix of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.
Candied Sunflower Seeds
Dress up sunflower seeds with sugar and spice to add as a crunchy accent to salads.
COOPERATING FOR THE FUTURE
Neighbors and community members are pooling resources, knowledge, and physical labor to help each other create stability in their lives—as opposed to creating a mechanism for profit.
SPRING SPINACH SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, STRAWBERRIES & TROUT
This colorful spring salad is a new spin on a classic, featuring spinach, strawberries and asparagus. The salad would be delicious with grated local hard cheese, while the addition of smoked trout adds protein and healthy fat.
The Life of Spice
Well Seasoned Table has quickly become the go-to source for local herbs and spices, winning a fan base among chefs, home-cooking enthusiasts, and professional food producers in Western North Carolina and beyond. Presented in partnership with Well Seasoned Table.
KITCHEN CRASH COURSE
Local chefs ride a wave of interest in home cooking and healthy eating to launch online cooking courses that aim to boost the immune system.
The Home Gardener: A Healthy Relationship With Gardening
There is a common saying that asserts that gardening is cheaper than therapy, AND you get tomatoes. While depression is no laughing matter, gardening for mental wellbeing is well supported by science.
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