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From Australia to Asheville
Western North Carolina doesn’t have lush rainforests covering volcanic mountains. Nor is our landscape dotted with pineapple plants and macadamia nut trees. But Australian Elaine Bradley — who currently lives and farms 30 miles inland from the country’s northeast coast, in what’s called the Mary Valley — says there are commonalities. Specifically, our mountainous geography […]
Mission Health reaches out to 500 patients who received medications supplied by NECC
Press release From Mission Health Ophthalmic Medications Supplied by NECC Recalled; Confirms Previous Statement That Mission Health Never Purchased or Used The Product Linked To The Fungal Meningitis Outbreak ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2012) Today, Mission Health officials released the information below regarding medications produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). On Oct. 15, […]
Maximum fullness: The yoga of diabetes management
I came to Asheville to kayak the region’s amazing rivers. I came so I could see the mountains from the UNCA library’s steps and look forward to being on them every weekend. I came because, when I found yoga in high school, I realized there were other people as weird as me — and that […]
Changes afoot at Aloft: A new restaurant and new bartenders move in
He believes the children are the future: Teach them to grow and let them lead the way
Maximum fullness
I came to Asheville to kayak the region’s amazing rivers. I came so I could see the mountains from the UNCA library’s steps and look forward to being on them every weekend. I came because, when I found yoga in high school, I realized there were other people as weird as me — and that […]
“Defending our water” forum Oct. 22
Full announcement from Mountain Voices Alliance: On Monday, October 22, local environmental and consumer organizations and concerned citizens will come together to host an educational forum, ‘Defending Our Water: What You Need to Know Before You Vote.’ The non-partisan event will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Jubilee, 46 Wall St. in downtown Asheville and […]
Foodwire: Luella’s wins the tempeh challenge, Dobra banished gluten and more food news
Luella’s Bar-B-Que wins the challenge Luella's Bar-B-Que went to the Epic Tempeh Reuben Challenge on Sept. 30 with a brand-new sandwich recipe, and left with both the first place and people's choice awards, beating 10 other restaurants, including vegetarian joints. “It was surprising,” says co-owner Jeff Miller. “Tempeh's on the menu. We're not experts at […]
Mission Health reopens Café 509 with new menu
Press release From Mission Health Asheville, N.C. (October 2, 2012) Mission Hospital has opened its newly renovated Café 509. Changes include a completely renovated cafeteria, an expanded salad bar, a live-action hot foods demonstration station and a completely revamped menu. Many of the offerings showcase locally produced foods. “We are excited about being able to […]
Tater time
Move over dragon. 2012 is actually the year of the potato—at least in Western North Carolina. “We’ve conducted two different potato trials this year,” says Jeremy DeLisle with Mitchell County’s Cooperative Extension office. One, an organic trial, tested the feasibility of growing 12 different potato varieties organically for specialty markets, restaurants and beyond. The other, […]
Maximum fullness: The yoga of diabetes management
Local resident Katie Souris shares her journey in learning to deal with Type 1 diabetes: “Weaving together … different parts of myself comes up repeatedly as I continue my journey from rejection to resentment to acceptance to embracing diabetes in my life.”
Helpful resources for farmers and producers
Live from Charlotte: Local delegate Sarah Zambon sends dispatches from the DNC *UPDATED*
Sarah Zambon wraps up her series of blog posts about serving as a delegate representing Western North Carolina at the Democratic National Convention. This post also includes a live Twitter feed with locals’ observations and thoughts on the convention.
Back to Farm to School
Hickory Nut Gap Farm’s “parents” aren’t buying the farm snazzy new clothes and a super cool new backpack, but they are giving it a back-to-school makeover. After all, students will begin arriving for field trips almost as soon as the first bell of 2012-2013. “We’ve been gearing up since June,” shares Amy Ager, a co-owner […]
A toast to summer’s tomatoes
Not a fan of tomatoes? Then you’ll want to turn the page, as this article is, unabashedly, one giant love letter to the summer staple. “Local tomatoes are the quintessential ingredient to the summer season,” says William Dissen, executive chef and owner of the Market Place. “They’re bright, juicy, sweet and help make any dish […]
Tomato, Tomahto: ASAP and the Market Place team up to host celebration
From the press release: Tomato lovers have, without exaggeration, nearly 1,000 varieties from which to choose a favorite—there are thought to be 600+ heirloom varieties alone. While every single one isn’t available locally, tomato month in ASAP’s Get Local initiative presents the opportunity to buy and taste an impressive number. Tomatoes will abound at tailgate […]
Unprecedented: Sitel workers mount historic union organizing drive
Editor’s note: This article resulted from reporter David Forbes’ five-month investigation. During that time, he tried various means to get Sitel’s side of the story, including dozens of phone calls to different divisions of the company. At press time, Sitel still had not responded in any way; lacking that input, Xpress resorted to culling whatever […]
Unprecedented
SITEL workers mount historic union-organizing drive.
A summer scrapbook
It’s summer, the bountiful season. Blueberries, cucumbers, fennel, garlic, onions, potatoes, raspberries, squash, tomatoes — there’s an offering for nearly every letter of the alphabet at area farmers markets right now. Don’t just take our word for it … here’s what administrators of several Asheville tailgates had to say: Carly Esslinger, Oakley Farmers Market (Thursdays): […]
The straight dish
Through the past few decades, the public perception of chefs has shifted. Once a strictly back-of-the-house position, chefs are now considered rock stars in aprons shouting at underlings, and globe-trotting gourmands eating strange foods and hamming it up for the camera. Thank you, Food Network. The rise of the celebrity chef has spawned a slew […]