Mizuna Three Ways

Alstede Fresh Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Oh Kale Yeah

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Oh Kale Yeah

Oh Kale Yeah

There is not a single vegetable that receives a more diverse reaction than Kale. Some people love it, while others simply loathe it without even trying it, and there are some who are in-between on it’s favoritism. We’re here to help you understand how great kale is once you learn how delicious it can taste,… Read More »

There is not a single vegetable that receives a more diverse reaction than Kale. Some people love it, while others simply loathe it without even trying it, and there are some who are in-between on it’s favoritism. We’re here to help you understand how great kale is once you learn how delicious it can taste,… Read More »

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Alstede Fresh Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Prepare Pizza Dough: 2 C Bread Flour 1 C All-Purpose Flour 1/4 t Salt,  1/2 T Sugar 1 packet or 2- 1/4 t dry yeast 1 C Cold Water 2 T Olive Oil (divided) Measure bread flour and all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the processor a… Read More »

Prepare Pizza Dough: 2 C Bread Flour 1 C All-Purpose Flour 1/4 t Salt,  1/2 T Sugar 1 packet or 2- 1/4 t dry yeast 1 C Cold Water 2 T Olive Oil (divided) Measure bread flour and all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the processor a… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Olives – Stuffed

Alstede Farms Stuffed Olives

Olives – Stuffed

Olives – Stuffed

Add a flavorful touch to your appetizer tray, cocktails, or salads with Alstede Farms olive varieties.

Choose from lemon stuffed olives, garlic stuffed olives, jalapeno stuffed olives, or spicy chipotle olives.

Sold in 16 oz. jars.

Not available for shipping.

Add a flavorful touch to your appetizer tray, cocktails, or salads with Alstede Farms olive varieties.

Choose from lemon stuffed olives, garlic stuffed olives, jalapeno stuffed olives, or spicy chipotle olives.

Sold in 16 oz. jars.

Not available for shipping.

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

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 »

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 »

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 »