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 »

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 »

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… 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 »

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 »

Alstede Fresh Mulled Cider

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Alstede Fresh Mulled Cider

Alstede Fresh Mulled Cider

Making and enjoying mulled cider is simple and satisfying. This recipe can be doubled if needed and you can add alcohol or serve without. Ingredients: 1 gallon of Alstede Fresh Apple Cider 2 whole cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/4 tsp ground allspice (can substitute whole cloves or star anise, if preferred) Orange slices or… Read More »

Making and enjoying mulled cider is simple and satisfying. This recipe can be doubled if needed and you can add alcohol or serve without. Ingredients: 1 gallon of Alstede Fresh Apple Cider 2 whole cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/4 tsp ground allspice (can substitute whole cloves or star anise, if preferred) Orange slices or… Read More »

butter together

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butter together

butter together

Popcorn is said to have originated thousands of years ago by the Aztecs and that they may have used it for decorating clothes for ceremonial gatherings and for eating.  Popcorn is it’s own specific seed, it is not sweet corn that is left to dry. We grow multiple varieties of popcorn on our farm, Butterfly,… Read More »

Popcorn is said to have originated thousands of years ago by the Aztecs and that they may have used it for decorating clothes for ceremonial gatherings and for eating.  Popcorn is it’s own specific seed, it is not sweet corn that is left to dry. We grow multiple varieties of popcorn on our farm, Butterfly,… Read More »

Homegrown Popped Corn

Alstede Fresh Popcorn

Homegrown Popped Corn

Homegrown Popped Corn

Alstede Fresh Homegrown Popped Corn To pop a corncob: Place one dried corn cob into a paper bag, do not add anything else. Lunch size bags will work however the larger size brown lunch bag is even better, keeping all of the corn inside the bag. That being said, too large is not good either.… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Homegrown Popped Corn To pop a corncob: Place one dried corn cob into a paper bag, do not add anything else. Lunch size bags will work however the larger size brown lunch bag is even better, keeping all of the corn inside the bag. That being said, too large is not good either.… Read More »

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Squash those Winter Blues!

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Squash those Winter Blues!

Squash those Winter Blues!

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Alstede Fresh Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

Baste Thanksgiving Ever

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Baste Thanksgiving Ever

Baste Thanksgiving Ever

As you prepare to gather with family, or chosen family, and share a fabulous meal, remember to give thanks and approach this holiday with sustainability in mind. We’re providing you with this “How to After Holiday” guide with a few simple tips to ensure you have the best one yet.  If you are following along… Read More »

As you prepare to gather with family, or chosen family, and share a fabulous meal, remember to give thanks and approach this holiday with sustainability in mind. We’re providing you with this “How to After Holiday” guide with a few simple tips to ensure you have the best one yet.  If you are following along… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have… Read More »

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have… Read More »