August 2022

There is little debate that the sandwich is the mainstay of most kids’ lunches; two slices of bread with anything they might consume layered in between. Wraps, however, have also taken their place in the pantheon of sandwich possibilities, and sometimes the mere novelty of a rolledup sandwich instead of a square one might entice a kid to try something different inside it.

Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes, roughly chopped 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges, to serve Kosher salt 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 Anaheim chili, stemmed, seeded, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 habanero chili, stemmed and seeded 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1½ cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, divided 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets (each 1 to 1¼ inches thick), patted dry 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil 2 tablespoons salted butter In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside. In a blender, combine the scallions, both chilies, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add ¾ cup of the cilantro and the avocado. With the blender running, stream in 3 tablespoons water and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute, scraping the blender jar as needed; if needed, add up to 1 tablespoon more water to achieve the correct consistency. Set aside.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The “Wellness District” is a place where customer service means taking care of the customer from the inside out. The North Asheville neighborhood is flush with businesses promoting healthy lifestyles all within walking distance of each other.