Often considered a weed, locally prolific lambsquarter is actually a highly nutritious wild edible that we can harvest for free in our own backyards.
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Homework: Solving Asheville’s affordable housing crisis
It’s no secret: The shortage of affordable housing in the Asheville area is one of our community’s biggest problems. Contributing factors include a growing population, the high demand for both apartments and houses, the particular challenges of building in the mountains and the low wages paid by many local employers. Earlier this summer, Xpress decided […]
One of a kind: Venture Local Fair celebrates Asheville’s unique character
There’s a crossroads between Buxton and Banks avenues, even though they don’t intersect. These blocklong, parallel, South Slope streets are lined with places to buy things, eat, drink and make merry: a chocolate factory, a doughnut shop, three breweries, two bars, a beer-and-wine store and the newest barbecue joint in town, among other businesses. The […]
Riverlink hosts public meeting on the future of Amboy Road
Asheville-based nonprofit Riverlink will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 22 to discuss future plans for residential development on Amboy Road in the River Arts District, according to a press release sent out today by the organization. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, located at 170 Lyman Street in […]
The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village makes an impact on hunger with ongoing giving program
Asheville restaurant owners are known for their willingness to step up and give back to the community through fundraising events. But The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village has established an ongoing giving program that regularly contributes impressive amounts of money to support local hunger-relief efforts.
All fired up: Smoky Park Supper Club announces opening date, menu
After a very long wait, the Smoky Park Supper Club — the nation’s largest shipping-container restaurant — has set an opening date. And executive chef Michelle Bailey gives a peek at what she’ll be creating in the restaurant’s wood-fired kitchen.
ASAP cancels popular farm tour due to bird flu concerns
The popular window into the world of farming in Western North Carolina, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Farm Tour has been cancelled for 2015. ASAP is an Asheville based organization, the stated mission of which is to “help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local […]
Beer Scout: Catawba doubles down on food pairing events
Whether it’s fine dining, chocolate pairings, barbecue or curry, Catawba’s new initiatives aim to show beer’s versatility with food.
Zuzu Welsh launches blues festival in Swannanoa
In an effort to help support and raise awareness for the professional scene of which he’s an active member, Welsh has organized the inaugural Valley Music & Cook House Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29. The lineup includes Miranda Clark, The Lowdown, Hurricane Bob, Zuzu Welsh Band, Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats, and Stolen Hearts
You are what you eat: The many faces of Foodtopia
From paleo to vegan to good ol’ Southern comfort food, Asheville’s colorful and diverse salad of food philosophies helps shape our city’s identity.
UPDATED: MountainTrue cancels inaugural Mountain Brew Fest
With its inaugural Mountain Brew Fest on Saturday, Aug. 22, MountainTrue hopes to highlight its conservations efforts along with the offerings of local breweries.
Smoke Signals, Sketchbook Crafts partner for Smörgåsbord Fall Equinox Feast
With the cool crispness of fall nearly upon us, two Marshall artisan businesses — Smoke Signals wood-fired bakery and Sketchbook Crafts — are partnering to celebrate the shift of seasons with food, friends and art.
Small Bites: Mountain Jewish Festival
The Mountain Jewish Festival kicks off in Hendersonville, workshops are offered on fermented foods and foraging for mushrooms, Black Mountain Ciderworks celebrates its second year, ASAP hosts its Local Summer Cookout and food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about Nightbell’s unique take on the classic deviled egg.
ASAP highlights local events and offerings around “Tomato Month”
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is spotlighting several local businesses and organizations’ contributions to “Tomato Month,” an annual celebration of the staple crop around the Asheville area and part of the nonprofits “Get Local” campaign. Businesses celebrating this year’s Tomato Month include The Marketplace, which is featuring an heirloom tomato salad, a tomato vinaigrette […]
One thousand women gather to celebrate earth-based healing and women’s wisdom at 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, Oct. 2-4
As the summer draws to a close, herbalists, healers and wise women of all ages and stages look forward to the 11th annual Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, held from October 2-4 at Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. For over a decade, the conference has drawn women from around the region and beyond–women coming […]
Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council holds annual Meeting of the Whole
Advocates, activists and concerned citizens gathered at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center on Friday, July 31, for the Asheville-Buncombe County Food Policy Council’s Meeting of the Whole.
Affordable housing essay: Helping children and families thrive
“Safe, affordable housing is a step toward opportunity and success but not the final destination. It’ll take accessory units, manufactured homes, cooperatives, land banks, increased density, small homes and apartments to address the lack of supply.”
Bestselling author David Baldacci will keynote Literacy Council benefit, Sept. 11
The Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction, an annual event benefiting The Literacy Council of Buncombe County, takes place on Friday, Sept. 11. New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci will give the keynote address. Press release from event organizers: On Sept. 11, New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci will keynote the Literacy […]
Resilient farming systems: How local foodsheds can brace for climate change
What does a drought in California have to do with Western North Carolina? Local experts say that the situation holds lessons for food systems throughout the country, including how to become more resilient in the face of climate change.
Small bites: Local couple gets set to open new vegan lunch service
A new vegan lunch service opens in August, Farm Burger hosts a raffle to benefit ASAP and five local restaurants win recognition from Wine Spectator magazine. Plus food writer Jonathan Ammons talks about his latest favorite dish — grit cakes at Louise’s Kitchen.
Branching out: LEAF Downtown AVL festival
The free LEAF Downtown AVL festival, held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, features high-profile performers like Bootsy Collins’ Rubber Band and Red Baraat. There are also many local acts and a focus on area communities and initiatives.