Features

Know your food…and the people who bring it to you. Stay up to date on seasonal dining trends and keep tabs on award-winning restaurants and beer makers.

Archive, Features, Homepage, Winter 2019

Candy Roasters on the Rise

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

Archive, Features, Homepage, Winter 2019

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.

Archive, Fall 2018, Features, Homepage

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.

Archive, Fall 2018, Features, Global Appalachia, Homepage

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.

Archive, Fall 2018, Features, Homepage

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.

Archive, Day Trips, Features, Homepage, Summer 2018

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.