Slow Food Asheville

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It’s time to harvest or buy Aunt Hettie’s Red Okra!

It’s time to harvest or buy Aunt Hettie’s Red Okra!

August 17, 2020 by Maia Surdam

Those of us who planted Aunt Hettie’s Red Okra seeds in May and early June are watching the luscious flowers and vibrant red pods appear on our plants. It’s harvest season, y’all! It’s time to get creative in the kitchen and reap the tasty rewards from our gardens. If you’re a home or community gardener, […]

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Okra 2020!

May 12, 2020 by Maia Surdam

We have launched Slow Food Asheville’s Heritage Food Project, an annual celebration of agricultural biodiversity, gardening education, seed saving, flavor, and community. This year we are highlighting Aunt Hettie’s Red Okra, a variety valued for its flavor and beauty. We are working closely with the Utopian Seed Project, a WNC organization that has researched and […]

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Holiday Celebrations with Slow Food

Holiday Celebrations with Slow Food

November 12, 2018 by Abby Landry

Whether you grew your own food and put some away a little for the winter or take time to support the local farmers at the tailgate markets, you can choose lots of fresh food grown right in your community for your celebrations! Here in Southern Appalachia, right now you will find local onions, garlic, sweet […]

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Slow Food Asheville is a local chapter, or “convivium,” of the international Slow Food movement. Local groups are called “convivia” because they bring together, in a convivial and enjoyable way, people who love food and traditions. Our convivium was founded in March, 2003.

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