ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - May 27, 2021

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Get creative with your cooking by using green coriander seeds! Lee’s One Fortune Farm : [link removed] started selling the delicacy this week. Green coriander is essentially unripe coriander seeds produced from overwintered cilantro plants. While not as common as the dried coriander seed you find in the spice aisle, green coriander can lend a unique twist to your meals this week. Green coriander can taste bitter when eaten alone, but when paired with the right ingredients it adds a beautiful, bright aroma and flavor. Find the Lees at Asheville City : [link removed], Black : [link removed] Mountain : [link removed], East Asheville : [link removed], West Asheville : [link removed], and River Arts District : [link removed] farmers markets.

This falafel recipe is the perfect way to start using green coriander in your kitchen. Make sure you have a blender or food processor cleaned and ready to use. Add about three cups of dried chickpeas that have been soaked overnight, half a red onion, six garlic scapes, the zest of one lemon, one tablespoon of lemon juice, half a tablespoon of salt, two tablespoons of green coriander seeds, one tablespoon of cumin, a big handful each of parsley and cilantro, half teaspoon of baking powder, and three tablespoons of chickpea or all-purpose flour. Highgate Farms : [link removed] is selling garlic scapes at West Asheville, River Arts District, and Black Mountain markets, as well as Velvet Morning Farms : [link removed] at Asheville City Market. 

Pulse the blender or processor to break all the ingredients down, then repeatedly blend and scrape the sides until smooth. Gently scoop out the mixture (an ice cream scooper is an easy way to size your falafel) and roll into balls with your hands. Heat a high heat oil (such as avocado sunflower seed, or canola) in a pan and shallow fry your falafel balls. You can also use an air fryer to cook falafel, heating at 350 degrees for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through. Pair your delicious falafel with a tahini sauce, and some hand-pressed sourdough pita from Hominy Farm (at North : [link removed], West, and River Arts District markets)!

If you’re looking for another way to incorporate green coriander into your recipes, try making this simple green coriander paste and adding it to any meal. Remove one to two cups green coriander seeds from the stems. Transfer seeds into a blender or food processor, and add a drizzle of olive oil, the juice of half of a lime, and a teaspoon of sea salt, then blend. Depending on how much green coriander you have, adjust the recipe to taste. If you don’t have a blender, or want to experiment with the texture of the paste, you can also crush and mince the green coriander seeds, then transfer to a bowl and mix with the other ingredients. We recommend this paste paired with cooked meats (like steak or chicken), on tacos, or drizzled on salads. You can even  drizzle it over the recommended falafel recipe to use all your green coriander at once! Use sparingly, as the green coriander packs a lot of flavor.

At farmers markets now you’ll also find a variety of produce such as cucumbers, strawberries, asparagus, carrots, radishes, turnips, sweet potatoes, potatoes, mushrooms. Also look out for greens like lettuce, arugula, chard, kale, spinach, bok choy, and mustard greens. Markets are stocked with a variety of meats, cheese, rice, pasta, bread, drinks, and prepared foods. Find more details about farms and markets throughout the region in ASAP’s online Local Food Guide : [link removed].

Farm Tour Passes Are On Sale

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Passes are on sale now for ASAP's Farm Tour! : [link removed] The 2022 Farm Tour will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, from noon to five each day. One pass ($35 purchased in advance) is good for everyone in your car at all farms, both days. 
ASAP's annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tastings. This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina with produce farms, creameries, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber farms, livestock, and more! This year’s farms and clusters will be announced this summer, but will all be located with an hour's drive of Asheville.

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ASAP's mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local food.

Upcoming Events

6/2
Youth Programming Summerpalooza : [link removed]
 
6/2-6/5
Spring Plant Shows at MR Gardens : [link removed]
 
6/5
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Asheville Honey Festival and International Honey Contest : [link removed]
 
WNC Forest Farming Series: June Class : [link removed]

6/8
Carbon Harvest Informational Webinar : [link removed]

6/11
Garden & Rabbit Play Date – Kids Event : [link removed]
 Find more upcoming events (or post your own) at asapconnections.org : [link removed].

Local Food &  Farm News

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina shared a video : [link removed] highlighting its collaboration with ASAP, most recently around ASAP's Farm Fresh for Health initiative. "It is extremely valuable that we are able to have direct, informative dialogue with CFWNC program
officers," says ASAP Executive Director Molly Nicholie. "The relationship is not just transactional; we talk with them about how community needs are
changing and how what we are doing fits with existing programs. We want to know how our work can
complement, not duplicate, other efforts."

Gemelli, a new restaurant and grab-and-go market from chef Anthony Cerrato, is opening in West Asheville, according to the Asheville Citizen Times : [link removed]. In addition to fresh pasta and sauces, the market will feature produce from local farms, including CSA-style packages with recipe cards to make dishes at home.



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