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Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup Ingredients: 1 T butter melted with 2 T olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 c vegetable broth (have more on hand as needed) 2-3 c sorrel leaves washed, rib removed, and torn Greek Yogurt or Sour… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup Ingredients: 1 T butter melted with 2 T olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 c vegetable broth (have more on hand as needed) 2-3 c sorrel leaves washed, rib removed, and torn Greek Yogurt or Sour… Read More »

Honoring Agricultural Heroes

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Honoring Agricultural Heroes

Honoring Agricultural Heroes

Continuing in this month’s series of honoring our agricultural heroes, we introduce Dr. Booker T. Whatley. Dr. Whatley was a African American horticulturist and ag professor at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Dr. Whatley was known as a strong supporter for regenerative agriculture as well as a pioneer of innovative solutions for farmers with limited resources.… Read More »

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Continuing in this month’s series of honoring our agricultural heroes, we introduce Dr. Booker T. Whatley. Dr. Whatley was a African American horticulturist and ag professor at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Dr. Whatley was known as a strong supporter for regenerative agriculture as well as a pioneer of innovative solutions for farmers with limited resources.… Read More »

Best Spuddies

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Best Spuddies

Best Spuddies

Potatoes are a starchy tuber root vegetable with a very popular appeal and following. They are a veggie favorite and loved by so many depicted by their popularity in cuisines around the world. Each country has its own delicious way of preparing potatoes making them an all time favorite food for all ages. Potatoes are… Read More »

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Potatoes are a starchy tuber root vegetable with a very popular appeal and following. They are a veggie favorite and loved by so many depicted by their popularity in cuisines around the world. Each country has its own delicious way of preparing potatoes making them an all time favorite food for all ages. Potatoes are… Read More »

Potato Skins

Alstede Fresh Big Game Potato Skins

Potato Skins

Potato Skins

Alstede Fresh Big Game Potato Skins Ingredients: 6-8 smaller russet potatoes washed thoroughly and dried 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt Optional 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 5 to 6 slices cooked, drained, and crumbled bacon 1 red bell pepper, sauteed in olive oil… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Big Game Potato Skins

Alstede Fresh Big Game Potato Skins Ingredients: 6-8 smaller russet potatoes washed thoroughly and dried 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, seasoned salt Optional 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 5 to 6 slices cooked, drained, and crumbled bacon 1 red bell pepper, sauteed in olive oil… Read More »

Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

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Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

Food waste comprises approximately 30-40 percent of the food supply in the US, according to a USDA estimated study. The USDA and EPA are working together to solve this problem and we would like to help by providing you with these tips for reducing food waste in your home.  Buy Local Start out by buying… Read More »

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Food waste comprises approximately 30-40 percent of the food supply in the US, according to a USDA estimated study. The USDA and EPA are working together to solve this problem and we would like to help by providing you with these tips for reducing food waste in your home.  Buy Local Start out by buying… Read More »

Rooting for You!

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Rooting for You!

Rooting for You!

This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up… Read More »

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This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up… Read More »

Rooting for Rutabaga

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Rooting for Rutabaga

Rooting for Rutabaga

Rutabaga’s are being realized for their ability to effortlessly transform any dish into a nostalgic comfort food. These inexpensive and versatile veggies are really easy to prepare and plentiful this time of year.  Also known as neep or turnip, this root vegetable is in the cruciferous family, a hybrid of cabbage and turnip. Grown for… Read More »

aAlstede Fresh Rutabagas

Rutabaga’s are being realized for their ability to effortlessly transform any dish into a nostalgic comfort food. These inexpensive and versatile veggies are really easy to prepare and plentiful this time of year.  Also known as neep or turnip, this root vegetable is in the cruciferous family, a hybrid of cabbage and turnip. Grown for… Read More »

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Roasted Rutabaga 1 medium or 2 small rutabaga 1-2 T butter and olive oil salt and pepper Wash and peel the rutabaga. Cut into a small dice. Preheat the oven to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Melt the butter into the heated oil over medium heat. Add the rutabaga and sauté… Read More »

Rutabaga Three Ways

Roasted Rutabaga 1 medium or 2 small rutabaga 1-2 T butter and olive oil salt and pepper Wash and peel the rutabaga. Cut into a small dice. Preheat the oven to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Melt the butter into the heated oil over medium heat. Add the rutabaga and sauté… Read More »

Spilling the Beans

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Spilling the Beans

Spilling the Beans

French horticultural beans are a small but mighty crop on our farm and we’re spilling the beans to let everyone know about their greatness. They are small in that we only farm less than an acre of these beans, mighty, as these beans allow one to eat well year round! Eating healthy and in season… Read More »

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French horticultural beans are a small but mighty crop on our farm and we’re spilling the beans to let everyone know about their greatness. They are small in that we only farm less than an acre of these beans, mighty, as these beans allow one to eat well year round! Eating healthy and in season… Read More »

Spud-tacular Food

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Spud-tacular Food

Spud-tacular Food

The Spud-tacular potato is in season on our farm and we grow six different varieties on over 6 acres of farmland including; white, russet, red, Yukon gold, fingerling, and purple. Potatoes prefer cool weather and are planted in mid-April as they can survive cool weather. They grow best in cool, well drained & loosened soil… Read More »

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The Spud-tacular potato is in season on our farm and we grow six different varieties on over 6 acres of farmland including; white, russet, red, Yukon gold, fingerling, and purple. Potatoes prefer cool weather and are planted in mid-April as they can survive cool weather. They grow best in cool, well drained & loosened soil… Read More »