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 »

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 »

Tatsoi Salad

Alstede Fresh Tatsoi Salad

Tatsoi Salad

Tatsoi Salad

Tatsoi Two Ways (spinach or other greens can be substituted for tatsoi) Alstede Farms Tatsoi Tuna Salad Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 T lemon juice ¼ t Dijon mustard ¼ t coarse salt drizzle of Alstede Fresh honey, optional 2 bunches Tatsoi (or other greens) ¼ cup torn basil leaves 1, 5oz- can Italian… Read More »

Tatsoi Two Ways (spinach or other greens can be substituted for tatsoi) Alstede Farms Tatsoi Tuna Salad Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 T lemon juice ¼ t Dijon mustard ¼ t coarse salt drizzle of Alstede Fresh honey, optional 2 bunches Tatsoi (or other greens) ¼ cup torn basil leaves 1, 5oz- can Italian… Read More »

Cool as kohlrabi

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Cool as kohlrabi

Cool as kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale. Also known as German turnip, it is popular in Eastern European countries and is actually a bulbous vegetable that grows with stiff leaves attached and the entire plant can be eaten raw or cooked. Popular in dishes from raw salads and… Read More »

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale. Also known as German turnip, it is popular in Eastern European countries and is actually a bulbous vegetable that grows with stiff leaves attached and the entire plant can be eaten raw or cooked. Popular in dishes from raw salads and… Read More »

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Alstede Fresh Kohlrabi Slaw

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Alstede Farms Asian Kohlrabi Slaw Ingredients: 1 medium to large Alstede Farms kohlrabi, washed & peeled 1 small to medium carrot, peeled 2-3 scallions, root removed, thinly sliced white to medium green 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced 2-3 T parsley or cilantro minced 2 t sesame oil 1 T Alstede Farms honey 2 t rice… Read More »

Alstede Farms Asian Kohlrabi Slaw Ingredients: 1 medium to large Alstede Farms kohlrabi, washed & peeled 1 small to medium carrot, peeled 2-3 scallions, root removed, thinly sliced white to medium green 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced 2-3 T parsley or cilantro minced 2 t sesame oil 1 T Alstede Farms honey 2 t rice… Read More »

Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

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Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

Winter can be a hard time to get enthusiastic about food. Often times we feel our diets match the bland colors of the landscape and the produce in season. Cooler temps, fewer daylight hours and limited outdoor activities take their toll on our desire to care for ourselves and cook healthy meals. Staying at your… Read More »

Winter can be a hard time to get enthusiastic about food. Often times we feel our diets match the bland colors of the landscape and the produce in season. Cooler temps, fewer daylight hours and limited outdoor activities take their toll on our desire to care for ourselves and cook healthy meals. Staying at your… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

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Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of… Read More »

We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of… Read More »

Time to get up-beet

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Time to get up-beet

Time to get up-beet

Are you enjoying eating in season with us on our farm? We’re excited to highlight the next root vegetable Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) which is in the same botanical family as spinach & swiss chard. Beets are showing up everywhere and for good reason. Their brilliant colors, earthy flavors and powerhouse nutrition may help you to… Read More »

Are you enjoying eating in season with us on our farm? We’re excited to highlight the next root vegetable Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) which is in the same botanical family as spinach & swiss chard. Beets are showing up everywhere and for good reason. Their brilliant colors, earthy flavors and powerhouse nutrition may help you to… Read More »

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »

Totally Kale-in it!

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Totally Kale-in it!

Totally Kale-in it!

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »