Press Release
From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project:
ASHEVILLE, NC (December 3, 2014)—Red Kuri, Blue Hubbard, and Candy Roaster are just a few of the varieties of winter squash found in the Appalachian GrownTM region. Vividly colored, they are flavorful, and brighten up fall and winter meals. From main dish to side dish to dessert, these hearty fruits become sweet and rich on the palate as they cook and take well to a variety of seasonings.
Appalachian Grown partner restaurants have sweet and savory plans for ASAP’s Get Local campaign in December. Cúrate is featuring Appalachian Grown squash from New River Organic Growers and Rise Up Rooted Farm in a butternut squash soup with Spanish paprika and candied pumpkin seeds. West End Bakery purchases winter squash from R Farm for their many menu items this month including a blue Hubbard black eyed pea soup, and pumpkin chili. Desserts at West End Bakery include pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin mousse, and pumpkin pie brownies. Over at The Market Place, look for a roasted pumpkin soup, with pepitas and cave aged blue cheese using candy roaster squash/pumpkins also from New River Organic Growers. Maple lacquered bacon, acorn squash, cast iron roasted Brussel sprouts, with candied pecans will also be featured at The Market Place; or try the roasted beet & chèvre ravioli with butternut squash.
Visit ASAP’s website at asapconnections.org/getlocal to find more details on what’s happening this month. You can also Get Local at home: Find each month’s featured food—and other seasonal products—at your neighborhood farmers tailgate market, roadside stand, or grocery store. Browse for markets, stands, and stores via ASAP’s online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org.
[High-resolution calendar images available. For help creating/planning stories around Get Local and seasonal foods, contact Scott Bunn at scott@asapconnections.org.]
ABOUT ASAP (APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJECT)
ASAP’s mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food. To learn more about ASAP’s work, visit asapconnections.org, or call (828) 236-1282.
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