Peanuts

Peanuts

Peanuts

Peanuts

Choose from a delicious variety of peanuts from Hope & Harmony including: caramel apple, unsalted, salted, southern BBQ, and peanut squares.

Sold in 10 oz. cans.

Not available for shipping.

Choose from a delicious variety of peanuts from Hope & Harmony including: caramel apple, unsalted, salted, southern BBQ, and peanut squares.

Sold in 10 oz. cans.

Not available for shipping.

Peachy Keen Future

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Peachy Keen Future

Peachy Keen Future

The future of Alstede Farms looks peachy keen thanks to family members inheriting the passion for growing food and learning the business including the oldest child in the Alstede Family, Rebekah A. Alstede.  Rebekah is an integral part of the succession plan for Alstede Farms as she follows in her father’s footsteps and as March… Read More »

The future of Alstede Farms looks peachy keen thanks to family members inheriting the passion for growing food and learning the business including the oldest child in the Alstede Family, Rebekah A. Alstede.  Rebekah is an integral part of the succession plan for Alstede Farms as she follows in her father’s footsteps and as March… Read More »

Celebrating Women in Business

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Celebrating Women in Business

Celebrating Women in Business

March 8th celebrates International Women’s Day around the globe and Alstede Farms recognizes the important achievements of women around the world and in our own backyard. Alstede Farms is fortunate enough to have several dynamic women in leadership positions along with being part of the succession plan for the farm. We are happy to highlight… Read More »

March 8th celebrates International Women’s Day around the globe and Alstede Farms recognizes the important achievements of women around the world and in our own backyard. Alstede Farms is fortunate enough to have several dynamic women in leadership positions along with being part of the succession plan for the farm. We are happy to highlight… Read More »

Plant, Grow, Eat, Repeat

Alstede Fresh Sorrel

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 »

Don’t stop be-leaf’in

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Don’t stop be-leaf’in

Don’t stop be-leaf’in

Mizuna is a highly nutritious green leafy cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, related to its cousins cabbage and broccoli. Low in calories, high in several important vitamins and minerals such as A, C, K & lutein, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and flavonoids that are healthy for the body.  Mizuna  is… Read More »

Mizuna is a highly nutritious green leafy cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, related to its cousins cabbage and broccoli. Low in calories, high in several important vitamins and minerals such as A, C, K & lutein, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and flavonoids that are healthy for the body.  Mizuna  is… Read More »

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 »

Alstede Farms Syrup – 8 oz.

Alstede Farms Syrups

Alstede Farms Syrup – 8 oz.

Alstede Farms Syrup – 8 oz.

Enjoy our flavorful syrups –  perfect for pancakes, oatmeal, and more. Delicious flavors include cinnamon apple, apple, blueberry, peach, maple, blackberry, raspberry, pecan, and strawberry.

Sold in 8 oz. bottles.

Not available for shipping.

Enjoy our flavorful syrups –  perfect for pancakes, oatmeal, and more. Delicious flavors include cinnamon apple, apple, blueberry, peach, maple, blackberry, raspberry, pecan, and strawberry.

Sold in 8 oz. bottles.

Not available for shipping.

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 »

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 »