ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - June 18, 2021

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Sure, the image is a little trite: Dad in his battleworn apron, presiding over the Weber. But since Sunday is both Father’s Day and the first day of summer, we’re going to lean into the stereotype and devote this column to grilling. Grillable veggies like summer squash, spring onions, and mushrooms are plentiful at farmers tailgate markets right now, in addition to a wide assortment of steaks, sausages, chops, and birds.
 
If a classic cookout is your jam, ground beef and brats are widely available. Look for meats from Dry Ridge Farm : [link removed] (ASAP : [link removed], West Asheville : [link removed], and River Arts District : [link removed] markets), Hickory Nut Gap : [link removed] (ASAP and North Asheville : [link removed] markets), Dillingham Family Farm : [link removed] (Weaverville Tailgate Market : [link removed]), and Headshrink Farms (East Asheville Tailgate Market : [link removed]). For burger fixings, Thatchmore Farm : [link removed] (West Asheville : [link removed] and North Asheville markets) has early, greenhouse-grown tomatoes, as well as cucumbers to make a quick batch of bread-and-butter pickles. Head lettuce is available from many farms, and you can get red onions for slicing from Full Sun Farm : [link removed] (North and River Arts District markets).
 
Try a grilled potato salad alongside your meats! Root Bottom Farm : [link removed] (West Asheville Tailgate Market) has red and yellow new potatoes now. Boil potatoes in salted water until just tender. Slice them in half and toss with olive oil, minced garlic, and your favorite herb combo. Place them cut-side down on a hot grill, turning a few times, until crispy on both sides. Transfer to a bowl and toss with additional olive oil, lemon juice or cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, more herbs, and thinly sliced scallions or spring onions.
 
Peaches won’t arrive in abundance at markets until the first week of July or so, but you might be able to score some from Bright Branch Farm at East Asheville Tailgate Market. If you do, grill them alongside a few local pork chops. Cut peaches in half and remove pits. Grill them cut-side down for about four minutes, until slightly charred. For added sweetness, brush them with a bit of balsamic vinegar. Serve pork and peaches over a bed of local arugula.
 
Market carrots are great for grilling because they tend to be smaller than grocery store types, especially the ones farmers are picking right now. That means you can cook them all the way through on the grill before the outside becomes overly charred. Toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and a Moroccan-style spice blend of paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne. For best results, grill carrots over indirect heat until they are tender. Moroccan spices also make a great rub for grilled chicken. You can get ready-to-grill spatchcocked chicken (as well as other parts) from Gnome Mountain Farm at River Arts District Farmers Market. Look for sweet carrots from multiple farmers, including Whaley Farmstead : [link removed] at East Asheville Tailgate Market, Olivette Farm : [link removed] at ASAP Farmers Market, and New Roots Market Garden : [link removed] at ASAP, North Asheville, and West Asheville markets.
 
At farmers markets now you’ll find raspberries, beets, snap peas, radishes, turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, kale, collards, cabbage, and much more. Markets are also stocked with farm-fresh eggs, bread, cheese, pastries, fermented products, drinks, and prepared foods. There are more than 100 farmers tailgate markets throughout the Appalachian Grown region. Find them, as well as farms and other local food businesses, in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed].

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Local Food &  Farm News

Chow Chow kicks off its summer-long festival next week with a June 27 Appalachian Pride Brunch, featuring chefs Michelle Bailey, J Chong, Silver Cousler, and Ashleigh Shanti. “We see Chow Chow as an opportunity for deeper conversations around Southern Appalachia and the culture and foodways that exist here,” said Burial Beer co-founder Jessica Reiser, president of the festival's board of directors. Read a preview of the festival in WNC Magazine : [link removed] and find the full schedule at Explore Asheville : [link removed].



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