Summer Bounty: A Guide to Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Sweet Corn

Summer Bounty: A Guide to Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Sweet Corn

Maxine July 31, 2024

Summer is the season of abundance, bringing a vibrant array of fruits and vegetables to our tables. Among the most cherished summer crops are tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, and sweet corn. Let’s dive into how these crops are planted and harvested, along with some delicious recipe ideas and tips for canning and preserving. Tomatoes Planting… Read More »

Summer is the season of abundance, bringing a vibrant array of fruits and vegetables to our tables. Among the most cherished summer crops are tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, and sweet corn. Let’s dive into how these crops are planted and harvested, along with some delicious recipe ideas and tips for canning and preserving. Tomatoes Planting… Read More »

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Donna September 30, 2021

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Maxine July 12, 2021

Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Maxine July 12, 2021

Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

Posted on July 12, 2021

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Donna July 12, 2021

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Cucumbers

Maxine October 13, 2020

Alstede Fresh cucumbers are delicious anytime. Most known for use in salads and vegetable platters, cucumbers are a nutritious crunchy vegetable that most everyone loves.

Sold individually in the farm store, not available to ship.

Alstede Fresh cucumbers are delicious anytime. Most known for use in salads and vegetable platters, cucumbers are a nutritious crunchy vegetable that most everyone loves.

Sold individually in the farm store, not available to ship.

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Donna August 6, 2018

Serves: 6 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1 very small red onion (or shallot) Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons Champagne (or white wine) vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar 1 ear corn 1 large tomato (or a pint of cherry tomatoes) 1 cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup… Read More »

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

admin May 24, 2018

5 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds)peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 small red onion, thinly sliced In a colander set over a bowl, toss the… Read More »

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

admin May 24, 2018

4 thinly sliced cucumbers – 4 thinly sliced Red onions – 1 large, sliced Green bell peppers – 1 large, sliced (or color of your choice) Salt – 1 tbsp. White Vinegar – 2 cup Sugar – 1 1/2 cups (for my family I cut the sugar in half but if I was taking it… Read More »

Green bean and Cucumber Salad

admin May 22, 2018

This is a refreshing summer salad that my grandmother and then my mother always prepared. It is one of my favorites. From your share: Green beans Cucumber From your garden: Summer Savory, basil or oregano From your kitchen: Red onion Black olives Red wine vinegar Olive oil Wash and trim the green beans, place in… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Cucumber Salsa (8oz Container)

Alstede Fresh Cucumber Salsa (8oz Container)

admin May 19, 2018

Our homemade cucumber salsa combines the best flavors of a traditional salsa with cucumbers. If you love cucumbers, this salsa is for you!

Sold fresh in an 8 oz. container in our farm store.

Our homemade cucumber salsa combines the best flavors of a traditional salsa with cucumbers. If you love cucumbers, this salsa is for you!

Sold fresh in an 8 oz. container in our farm store.

Alstede Fresh Cucumbers – Pickling

admin May 19, 2018

Pickling cucumbers are small and cylindrical, ranging from 5-10 centimeters in length. The outer surface is thin with pale green skin and light colored longitudinal stripes with some rough knobs. The inner flesh is succulent and crisp, snapping upon bending or biting even after canning and preserving. Pickling cucumbers range from mild to acidic depending on the variety and method of preserving.

Sold individually.

Not available to ship.

Pickling cucumbers are small and cylindrical, ranging from 5-10 centimeters in length. The outer surface is thin with pale green skin and light colored longitudinal stripes with some rough knobs. The inner flesh is succulent and crisp, snapping upon bending or biting even after canning and preserving. Pickling cucumbers range from mild to acidic depending on the variety and method of preserving.

Sold individually.

Not available to ship.

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