ASAP Connections

Food informs our identities—it holds our history, our present time, and our future. It’s no secret that the Southern Appalachian region has a long and rich history of traditional foods with strong ties to the land. Appalachian people are known for using what they have. Characterized by food preservation, game meat, and foraging, Appalachian food traditions were born out of ge...

With spring markets in full flush, there are plenty of options to honor and spoil the mother figure in your life. No matter who you’d like to honor this week, Buncombe County farmers tailgate markets are stocked with flowers, treats, and plenty of gift ideas for the special person in your life.

Getting flowers from farmers markets means they will stay fresh longer a...

Spring has finally offered us some April showers, and those farmers and fields of produce sure needed it! With the vibrancy of Spring and the arrival of more produce, now is the perfect time to throw together a hyper-local, yet simple stir-fry.

With a long history and tradition in Chinese culture, stir-fries are all about high heat and quick cooking with whatever in...

More icons of Spring are making their debut and this week is all about ramps and green garlic. Both ramps and green garlic have a short harvest period, so enjoy them while they’re here! And we have more markets opening soon. Catch

Born and raised in Western North Carolina, Dakota Parker (pictured on left) serves as the Downtown Event Coordinator for the City of Hendersonville, as well as the Market Manager for Hendersonville F...