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A trip around the food blogosphere
Asheville is on the lips of national food bloggers, as usual. They can’t seem to get enough of us. Plus: A little love for our local bloggers. (Photo via kevineats.com)
ASAP’s concepts bring big funding
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is creating a Local Food Research Center dedicated to big ideas in the scaled-down world of local food.
Community economics
In 2012, let’s dedicate ourselves to a “maker” system of economics that’s based on creating new value, not trading old value. Let’s focus on those who develop tools within our community to replace consumption as an end in itself, and create a manifesto that guides city contracts and organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, to […]
What our city leaders can do in 2012 to make the climate more conducive to local and independent bus
In 2012, let’s dedicate ourselves to a maker system of economics, one that is based on creating new value, not trading old value. Let’s focus on those who develop tools within our community to replace consumption as an end in itself, and create a manifesto that guides city contracts and organizations, including the Chamber of […]
Let it grow
I'm standing in an urban oasis. Under bright grow lights, Thai, Genovese and Italian sweet basil grow surprisingly big and almost impossibly green. The low trickle of the hydroponic system lightly gurgles, while strains of classical music infuse the room with tranquility. In one corner sits Dr. Robert A. Sweeney (he has a PhD in […]
On the meat map
Though the next growing season may seem far away, our area is still turning out plenty of local goods. Top on the list is local meat, the focus of ASAP’s December Get Local initiative, a project that puts the spotlight on an different seasonal and local product every month. In the past year, our local-meat […]
Back to work
Jobs remain in short supply in Western North Carolina, as the brunt of the economic downturn continues to be felt throughout the Asheville area. Whether it’s through training, job placement or financial assistance, the following agencies help folks in need get back on their feet — and back to work. Asheville FRESH "Most hydroponics programs, […]
ArtMarts Galore
From jewelry to pottery, jams to woolen creations, arts and crafts markets across the region are bursting with gift ideas.
See What Inspired Severn Eaton
Tiger Woods’ slogan serves now as the satirical title for a new body of work by the Asheville artist. The show opens tonight at PUSH Skateshop and Gallery.
Paul Thorpe, remembered
Xpress received a letter from Elizabeth Schell, owner of Purl’s Yarn Emporium on Wall Street, about the recent death of Paul Thorpe, owner of Asheville Music School, where Thorpe taught piano to Schell’s son. Here, Schell and Anne Coombs, Thorpe’s business partner at AMS, reflect and invite those who knew him to share their own remembrances in the comments section. A memorial service for Thorpe is set for Saturday, Dec. 10; details within. (Pictured, Paul Thorpe with Anne Coombs.) Photo courtesy of Asheville Music School.
Chow down and put up
Now is not the time to put away your aprons, Thanksgiving-weary chefs. There are still traditional holiday meals left to make (like the New Year’s suggestions in this section) and ‘tis the season to “put up,” or preserve, food for the winter. Lucky for us, this time of year is ideal for filling and sealing […]
Gifts for the foodie
Has your little foodie been particularly nice this year? Do you have family members who squeal over gifts of locally made jams and pickles? Asheville's gotten on the gift train in a very real way this year, making it easier for you to have a very local holiday. Deck the halls with bowls of jelly […]
Ripples
At Echoview Farm in Weaverville, hop bines curl upward toward the sun. Hops helps bring out the particular flavors in different styles of beer, owner Julie Jensen explains. And while Western North Carolina’s moist climate is not ideal for large-scale hops production, certain specialty varieties are being cultivated at Echoview, Hop’n Blueberry Farm and through […]
Local sounds and squash
For the past year, Asheville-based trio Red June has crisscrossed the country in support of its 2010 release Remember Me Well. But in addition to spreading its brand of Americana music, Red June’s Homegrown Tour has also spread the word about WNC’s local food scene — via copies of ASAP’s Local Food Guide, bumper stickers […]
Have a very local Halloween
Find a last-minute jack-o-lantern at area farmers tailgate markets through this weekend. Hugh Wright of Arbor Studios is even slated to offer pre-carved, porch-ready pumpkins at Asheville City Market Saturday. Or, head out to roadside farm stands (perfect places to shop while on a leaf-peeping drive!) or area farm’s fields to pick your own. Visit […]
Pumpkin by the Pint
This time of year, Michael Porterfield’s farm turns into one giant pumpkin patch. He grows other cool-weather crops now, too — from carrots to radishes — at New Sprout Organic Farms near the Ingles warehouse on the way to Black Mountain. But, he’s got an entire acre dedicated to the festive fall veggie. Some find […]
Pumpkin by the pint
This time of year, Michael Porterfield’s farm turns into one giant pumpkin patch. He grows other cool-weather crops now, too — from carrots to radishes — at New Sprout Organic Farms near the Ingles warehouse on the way to Black Mountain. But, he’s got an entire acre dedicated to the festive fall veggie. Some find […]
Have a very local Halloween
Find a last-minute Jack-o’-lantern at area farmers tailgate markets through this weekend. Hugh Wright of Arbor Studios is even slated to offer pre-carved, porch-ready pumpkins at Asheville City Market Saturday. Or, head out to roadside farm stands (perfect places to shop while on a leaf-peeping drive) or area farm’s fields to pick your own. Visit […]
Small Bites: The chef of Cúrate talks about hosting Bourdain and her next apprenticeship
Anthony Bourdain's Saturday, Nov. 5 appearance at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium is approaching. After the speaking event, Cúrate will host 125 people for a private, ticketed book-signing featuring Bourdain and a selection of about 20 hors d'oeuvres. (For ticket information, visit avl.mx/62). Xpress has secured a copy of the proposed menu, and it looks pretty […]
Fall for Local Food
How do we love thee, fall? Let us count the ways: local apples, beets, cheese, greens, lettuce, meats, pumpkins, radishes, turnips, winter squash … We could go on and on. How can you fall for local food, too? Take our advice, and it’s sure to be a heavenly cool-weather cooking season. Though a select few […]