ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - April 28, 2023

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Our favorite spring fruit (strawberries!) made its grand return to farmers tailgate markets last week, and we’ll see an even bigger bounty of this seasonal treat over the next few weeks. You can find strawberries from Ivy Creek Family Farm : [link removed] (North Asheville : [link removed] and Weaverville : [link removed] markets), Full Sun Farm : [link removed] (North Asheville Tailgate Market), Headwaters Market Garden : [link removed] (Asheville City Market : [link removed]), and Lee’s One Fortune Farm : [link removed] (Asheville City, East Asheville : [link removed], River Arts District : [link removed], and West Asheville : [link removed] markets ). You likely don’t need any tips on how to enjoy strawberries. Whether you like to eat them on their own, or pair them with other flavors, strawberries can be incorporated into any meal!
 
This strawberry crêpe is a simple recipe that will cure any breakfast lover’s sweet tooth. Once you get the hang of making these crêpes, you’ll want to have them all year! Start by whisking together two eggs and a pinch of salt until the mixture is a bit frothy. Slowly incorporate a cup of whole wheat flour and a one and a quarter cup of milk into the eggs, alternating adding a little of each at a time while whisking. Melt a tablespoon of butter on a skillet over medium heat. Pick the pan up off the heat, pour a quarter of a cup of the batter onto the skillet, immediately rolling the pan around to spread the batter enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Return the skillet to heat for another 30 to 40 seconds, and when the edges begin to curl, flip the crêpe, and continue cooking the other side for another 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat until you’ve used all the batter. Cut up some fresh strawberries, fill the crêpe, roll, and enjoy! 

This strawberry balsamic vinegar chicken takes a spin on the classic caprese combination for an easy-to-make, sweet-and-savory dinner recipe. Combine four boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag with a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and refrigerate for at least five minutes (or up to 5 hours). When your chicken is done marinating, place in a baking dish, pour any remaining vinegar from the bag on top, and season generously with salt and pepper. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, bring another half cup of vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine a pint of hulled and chopped strawberries, four ounces of chopped mozzarella, and a fourth cup of chopped fresh basil. When the chicken is ready, transfer to serving dishes, then top with the strawberry caprese topping, and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar. The chicken in the recipe can easily be replaced with a thick slice of tofu and cooked accordingly for a vegetarian meal! 

Not sure what to do with your strawberry tops? Don’t throw them out! They can be used to make a strawberry syrup to pour over pancakes, ice cream, waffles, or can be used to flavor lemonade, home-brewed kombucha, or iced-tea! In a bowl, combine the tops from two quarts of strawberries, one cup of granulated sugar, and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir, cover, and place in the refrigerator to allow the contents to soften overnight. After letting the strawberries soften, place into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a metal sieve, and you’ll have about three cups of delicious strawberry syrup!

At farmers markets now you’ll also find carrots, turnips, radishes, apples, sweet potatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, and greens like lettuce, kale, spinach, broccoli rabe, and bok choy. Markets are also stocked with a variety of meats, cheese, rice, pasta, bread, pastries, drinks, and prepared foods. Find more details about farms and markets throughout the region in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed].

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ASAP's 2023 Local Food Guide Is Here!
ASAP's annual free publication is the definitive source for finding local food and farms in the region. In addition to hundreds of listings for farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, artisan producers, and travel destinations, this year's guide includes feature stories on Crow Fly Farms : [link removed], Yellow Mountain Garden : [link removed], and Black Trumpet Farm : [link removed]. Also in this issue are seasonal recipes by chefs from Cultura : [link removed], Little Chango : [link removed], The Montford Rooftop Bar : [link removed], and Red Fiddle Vittles : [link removed] can check out the digital version of the guide here : [link removed] or look for print copies at farmers markets, visitors centers, libraries, grocery stores, and other local businesses starting next week!



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