How To
Master new skills with tips and techniques from local experts.
A Safe Harbor
In addition to having a solid reputation for its flawless approach to seafood classics, The Lobster Trap is a leader in the sustainable seafood movement.
Can Do
From dilly beans to jam, local author Ashley English offers a primer on home canning.
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU
Local chefs ride a wave of interest in home cooking and healthy eating to launch online cooking courses that aim to boost the immune system.
SOMETHING TO SAY
Whatever it is, and whatever it looks like, a statement piece can add a touch of refinement or even edgy vibes to your home.
Finding Our Food
This season of “stay at home” living might be the perfect opportunity to explore new approaches to food: new recipes and new cooking techniques, along with new places to buy local and seasonal ingredients.
THE FLAVORS OF 50 MILES
Living in Asheville, you can find ways around many of the challenges of eating strictly local, solely thanks to the enthusiastic and innovative people working with our region’s food systems.
CHARCUTERIE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
We can see how charcuterie is a fantastically varied craft. It refers to the preservation of meat by diverse and intuitive means, and the combination of processes to produce a desired or safe result.
The Farmer’s Hands
Chef Sebastiaan Zijp of The Farmer's Hands makes magic, transforming flour, eggs, and salt into silky sheets of pasta.
Chickens In The City
City chicken keepers face challenges that those in the country do not, and it takes some effort to create a barnyard-quality life in an urban setting.
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