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Box Contents – Week 22, 2022
Box Contents – Week 22, 2022
Box Contents – Week 22, 2022
Auber-genius
Auber-genius
Auber-genius
Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September,… Read More »
Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September,… Read More »
Light Bulb on Garlic
Light Bulb on Garlic
Light Bulb on Garlic
Garlic is one of those things that is so very loved by some and not so much by others, a true dichotomy if you start asking around. Here’s an example of that divide, even in our culinary specialist Miss Jenn’s’ own family, as her parents cooked with garlic daily while growing up. Now she and… Read More »
Garlic is one of those things that is so very loved by some and not so much by others, a true dichotomy if you start asking around. Here’s an example of that divide, even in our culinary specialist Miss Jenn’s’ own family, as her parents cooked with garlic daily while growing up. Now she and… Read More »
Bean Thinking?
Bean Thinking?
Bean Thinking?
Bean thinking about healthy eating? Try adding green beans into your summer dishes to enjoy the health benefits of eating farm fresh and in season. The green bean is a herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family and has been around for a very long time. Some say that there are over 100 varieties of… Read More »
Bean thinking about healthy eating? Try adding green beans into your summer dishes to enjoy the health benefits of eating farm fresh and in season. The green bean is a herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family and has been around for a very long time. Some say that there are over 100 varieties of… Read More »
Hap-pea-ness
Hap-pea-ness
Hap-pea-ness
Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and… Read More »
Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and… Read More »
Geek over Leeks
Geek over Leeks
Geek over Leeks
Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and… Read More »
Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and… Read More »
Farmer’s Folklore & Wisdom
Farmer’s Folklore & Wisdom
Farmer’s Folklore & Wisdom
Farmer’s Folklore and wisdom was a necessary way to pass down knowledge through families and generations. It was a way for Farmers to pass along historical information and to preserve oral history. This provided a sense of community for their rural lifestyles and brought people together. This was done through these sayings, songs, and tales… Read More »
Farmer’s Folklore and wisdom was a necessary way to pass down knowledge through families and generations. It was a way for Farmers to pass along historical information and to preserve oral history. This provided a sense of community for their rural lifestyles and brought people together. This was done through these sayings, songs, and tales… Read More »
Crazy for Kugel
Crazy for Kugel
Crazy for Kugel
Passover or Easter can be a traditional time for eating this delicious Jewish, and some say German, inspired baked casserole. Culinary Specialists say Kugel is basically a baked casserole that begins with a starch then with the addition of some eggs and fat turns into a yummy dish. Typically the starch is potato based for… Read More »
Passover or Easter can be a traditional time for eating this delicious Jewish, and some say German, inspired baked casserole. Culinary Specialists say Kugel is basically a baked casserole that begins with a starch then with the addition of some eggs and fat turns into a yummy dish. Typically the starch is potato based for… Read More »
Potato Kugel
Potato Kugel
Potato Kugel
Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »
Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »
Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole
Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole
Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole
Alstede Fresh Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole Ingredients: 1/3-1/2 head of cabbage sliced 1 ½ t pickling spice, bouquet in cheesecloth or a coffee filter Kosher salt 2 carrots sliced 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed 1-2 T butter 1 T sour cream 1/2 -3/4 shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 ring kielbasa, sliced 1/2 c breadcrumbs… Read More »
Alstede Fresh Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole Ingredients: 1/3-1/2 head of cabbage sliced 1 ½ t pickling spice, bouquet in cheesecloth or a coffee filter Kosher salt 2 carrots sliced 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed 1-2 T butter 1 T sour cream 1/2 -3/4 shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 ring kielbasa, sliced 1/2 c breadcrumbs… Read More »
Plant, Grow, Eat, Repeat
Plant, Grow, Eat, Repeat
Plant, Grow, Eat, Repeat
Sorrel is a leafy green vegetable that can also be used as an herb and cultures around the world have been growing and using it for centuries. Sorrel is from the knotweed family, the same botanical family as buckwheat and rhubarb and you may hear it going by another name “dock”. You may have seen… Read More »
Sorrel is a leafy green vegetable that can also be used as an herb and cultures around the world have been growing and using it for centuries. Sorrel is from the knotweed family, the same botanical family as buckwheat and rhubarb and you may hear it going by another name “dock”. You may have seen… Read More »