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The extraordinarily wet weather we’ve had this year has impacted farmers’ crops in various ways. One result is that some rock star produce of early October farmers markets may be late to arrive; appear in much smaller quantities than past years; or not make it at all. Among these are cauliflower, broccoli, and romanesco. What are some alternatives to these favorites that you can find flush this fall?
This week is the very beginning of what’s considered to be kimchi season for Koreans and other kimchi enthusiasts around the globe. Kimchi is a fermented cabbage dish native to Korea and widely popular throughout the world. Mid-October to late November is known as gimjang (or kimjang) season, which is the name for the traditional production of kimchi. So, in the name of preservation and fermentation, we bring you suggestions of preservation recipes, using the produce at area farmers tailgates now.
Familiarity is often equated with comfort, and unfamiliarity, discomfort. But that’s not always the case — the unfamiliar can offer exciting and enriching new experiences. And, what is unfamiliar to one person (or culture) may be the most familiar to another, so it’s quite a relative designation. This week, we’re highlighting some potentially more unfamiliar items at tailgate markets right now.
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The adage goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away’” and according to some studies, for some ailments, this can hold true. But does it apply to all apples equally, and what about apple cider and apple cider donuts? Farms across the region have apples and apple products at area tailgate farmers markets to help keep the doctors away, or, at the very least, keep your hunger at bay.
What does comfort food mean to you? Is it indulgent, like macaroni and cheese or ice cream? Or is it healthy and wholesome, perhaps chicken soup? Or nostalgic, a family recipe you ate throughout childhood? No matter which, area farmers tailgate markets have the locally grown ingredients for all your comfort food needs.
Calling all photographers and local food enthusiasts!
Each year ASAP produces a printed calendar showcasing the seasonality of local food and farms in our Southern Appalachian Mountains. Last year we hosted our first calendar photo contest and chose thirteen out of over a hundred submissions. It was our best calendar to date!
We are thrilled to bring back our calendar contest for 2019. This year’s calendar theme is called “Local Food & Farm Connections” and will feature the diverse ways our region interacts with and experiences local food and farms throughout the year. Thirteen winning photos will be printed in our calendar (twelve months + the cover), and will be spotlighted each month in ASAP’s social media and e-newsletter.
Photo Contest Rules
Conditions of Entry
With your submission, you certify that you own the rights to your submitted work, and grant a non-exclusive, non-transferable right for ASAP to use your photographs in our internal and external communications including, but not limited to: our 2019 Calendar, social media, websites and web communications, e-newsletters, Local Food Guide, and other ASAP publications and promotions. Written permission from a parent or guardian is required for any photos containing children ages 18 or under. Any photos containing people’s faces will require written or verbal permission from subject for ASAP to use.
Image Category Suggestions
Images should depict your experiences with local food and agriculture in the Appalachian Grown Region. Below is a list of image suggestions, but images are not limited to these topics.
Your photographs help ASAP tell the stories of local food and farming in the Southern Appalachian Region. Thank you for helping to further our mission through your photography! If you have questions about this photo contest please contact us at ASAPphotography@nullasapconnections.org.
When you think of area farmers tailgate markets, do you only think of produce? Sure, fruits and vegetables are certainly crucial to a successful market trip, but there are many other staples available at markets that round out your grocery list.
Soon, as September deepens, apples will come to completely dominate as the fruit of the season. But before we get there, a diverse collection of fruits can captivate our culinary attentions now. Some have been around at area farmers tailgate markets for a little while now but bear further notice, while others are just arriving.
This past week may have ushered in the start of school, but seasonally, summer isn’t over yet. Area farmers tailgate markets are still full of summer fare, though some favorites may disappear soon, so get ‘em while you can.
It’s back to school time, and area farmers tailgate markets have all the lunch and snack foods to pack for your kids. Don’t have kids? You can pack these same foods for your own “bag lunch” to take to work.
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