ASAP's Weekly Farmers Market Report - July 22, 2021

Fresh at Farmers Markets

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Markets are heating up this week with plenty of new pepper varieties to spice up your cooking! This pepper cornucopia includes shishito, jalapeño, Anaheim, poblano, bell, and sweet peppers. Look for peppers from Sleight Family Farm : [link removed] (West : [link removed], North : [link removed], and Asheville City : [link removed] markets), Thatchmore Farm : [link removed] (West and North Asheville markets), Ten Mile Farm : [link removed] (Asheville City Market), Velvet Morning Farms : [link removed] (Asheville City Market), and Full Sun Farm : [link removed] (North Asheville and River Arts District : [link removed] markets). 

When it comes to serving sweet or bell peppers, the simpler the better! Sweet peppers taste the best either raw or roasted, and can be enjoyed by themselves, or dipped in your favorite hummus. If you plan to roast your peppers, start by cutting each sweet pepper in half. Then, toss in a large bowl with some olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any other seasonings of choice. Roasting peppers with parmesan cheese is a great way to add a little more flavor to this snack. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and enjoy!

Got some Anaheim peppers and not sure what to do with them? No worries! Anaheim peppers are versatile and can easily be incorporated into salsas and soups. They’re also perfect for making any chili relleno or stuffed pepper recipe. The mild spice and smoky-sweet flavor make it a necessity for any Southwest-style cooking! Poblano peppers are a close substitute for Anaheims in both spice and flavor, and can easily be exchanged in recipes.

Shishito peppers are smaller, typically mild peppers, and can be addictive when cooked right! Our favorite way to enjoy shishito peppers is by simply grilling them, and serving with a main dish of steak or chicken. To grill these peppers to perfection, start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss together about one pound of shishito peppers, one tablespoon vegetable oil, four teaspoons of soy sauce, and two teaspoons of sesame oil into a large bowl. Transfer peppers to a grill pan and cook for about seven minutes, flipping occasionally with tongs. Once blistered and slightly charred, remove from the grill pan and onto a serving dish, then enjoy! 

At farmers markets now you’ll also find peaches, plums, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, eggplant, corn, summer squash, cucumbers, onions, garlic, beans, new potatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, leafy greens, and much more. 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 at appalachiangrown.org : [link removed].

Farms Announced for ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour

: [link removed] farms will participate in ASAP's 2022 Farm Tour : [link removed], Sept. 17-18, 12-5 p.m. These farms, including 10 new to the tour in 2022, represent some of the amazing diversity of agriculture happening in our region. Learn about harvesting rice in Western North Carolina, pick your own apples, feed farm animals, explore the process of honey-making, and much more! Farms are organized by cluster to help you plan and maximize your time on the farm. Haywood Cluster: KT’s Orchard and Apiary : [link removed], Sustainabillies/Two Trees Farm : [link removed], Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa : [link removed],  : [link removed] Ten Acre Garden : [link removed] Cluster: Mount Gilead Farm/French Broad Creamery : [link removed], Davis Ranch : [link removed], Franny’s Farm and The Utopian Seed Project : [link removed], Addison Farms Vineyard : [link removed],  : [link removed] : [link removed] Wheel Farm : [link removed] Cluster: Camp Grier : [link removed], Crow Fly Farms : [link removed], Sweet Betsy Farm : [link removed],  : [link removed]’s One Fortune Farm : [link removed] Cluster: Raspberry Fields : [link removed], Creasman Farms : [link removed], Bee-utiful Farmstead : [link removed], Holly Spring Farm : [link removed], Sideways Farm and Brewery : [link removed], Jeter Mountain Farm : [link removed] more : [link removed] about what each farm will offer on the tour and use our Farm Tour map : [link removed] to start planning your weekend. Advance passes ($35, good for all passengers in your vehicle) are on sale now : [link removed]. You can also sign up to volunteer : [link removed] for one day of the tour and tour for free the day you aren't working.

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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

7/23
Old Fort Farmers Market
 
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Farm Fresh for Health Symposium at KT’s Orchard and Apiary : [link removed] Your Story: Using Evaluation and Other Tools to Share Your Organization’s Impact : [link removed]
 
7/30
Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities : [link removed]
 
8/3
School Garden Training : [link removed]

8/4
Telling Your Story: Using Evaluation and Other Tools to Share Your Organization’s Impact : [link removed]
 
Find more upcoming events (or post your own) at asapconnections.org : [link removed].

Local Food &  Farm News

The Mountain Xpress : [link removed] featured ASAP's Farm Fresh Produce Prescription, which allows healthcare providers to "prescribe" fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmers market and local delivery service.



ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) - 306 W. Haywood Street - Asheville - NC - 28801

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