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Potatoes and Green Beans

Alstede Fresh Potatoes and Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Potatoes and Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Apple-ly Delicious

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Apple-ly Delicious

Apple-ly Delicious

Apples have a long history, originating in Central Asia, making their way to America and specifically New Jersey with the early settlers. Apples were primarily used in our region for apple cider and hard apple cider (also known as Apple Jack) as growing apples was more conducive to the climate of the early settlers than… Read More »

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Apples have a long history, originating in Central Asia, making their way to America and specifically New Jersey with the early settlers. Apples were primarily used in our region for apple cider and hard apple cider (also known as Apple Jack) as growing apples was more conducive to the climate of the early settlers than… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

6 medium apples or enough to equal 6-6 1/2 cups 5 T butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T flour or 1 T corn starch 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup of raisins (optional) Peel and core the apples and cut into a medium dice. We used Cortland and Jonagold or… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Apple Strudel

6 medium apples or enough to equal 6-6 1/2 cups 5 T butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T flour or 1 T corn starch 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup of raisins (optional) Peel and core the apples and cut into a medium dice. We used Cortland and Jonagold or… Read More »

Squash-ingly Delicious

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Squash-ingly Delicious

Squash-ingly Delicious

Winter squash is actually a fruit as they contain seeds, however, they are considered a vegetable for culinary and growing purposes. Pumpkin is said to be a kind of squash as they are cucurbits belonging to this climbing plant family which also include; gourds, cucumbers, watermelons & musk melons. There are said to be hundreds… Read More »

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Winter squash is actually a fruit as they contain seeds, however, they are considered a vegetable for culinary and growing purposes. Pumpkin is said to be a kind of squash as they are cucurbits belonging to this climbing plant family which also include; gourds, cucumbers, watermelons & musk melons. There are said to be hundreds… Read More »

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

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1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

Oh My Ghourd!

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Oh My Ghourd!

Oh My Ghourd!

A pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash that is round with smooth, ribbed skin, most often orange in coloration containing both seeds and pulp. Technically a fruit, and some are gourds, they are packed with nutrition and both the flesh and the seeds are edible. Pumpkin provides many health benefits according to nutritionists including… Read More »

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A pumpkin is a cultivar of winter squash that is round with smooth, ribbed skin, most often orange in coloration containing both seeds and pulp. Technically a fruit, and some are gourds, they are packed with nutrition and both the flesh and the seeds are edible. Pumpkin provides many health benefits according to nutritionists including… Read More »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Pickled Garlic

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Pickled Garlic

Pickled Garlic

This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… Read More »

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This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… Read More »

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Bienvenido a Alstede Farms Nuestra finca es una invitación en constante cambio para disfrutar de lo mejor que la tierra tiene para ofrecer. Cada temporada trae nueva diversión para su familia y nuevos sabores a su mesa. Y es por eso que cada visita a Alstede Farms es un descubrimiento. aprende más comer estacionalmente con… Read More »
Bienvenido a Alstede Farms Nuestra finca es una invitación en constante cambio para disfrutar de lo mejor que la tierra tiene para ofrecer. Cada temporada trae nueva diversión para su familia y nuevos sabores a su mesa. Y es por eso que cada visita a Alstede Farms es un descubrimiento. aprende más comer estacionalmente con… Read More »

Ear-istable Corn

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Ear-istable Corn

Ear-istable Corn

Scientists believe that corn was domesticated in Mexico by native people about 9,000 years ago and that it was developed from wild grass. It was grown in ancient times using a planting system called Milpa which is still used today throughout Mesoamerica. Milpa is essentially a polyculture planting system utilizing Corn, Beans & Squash. The… Read More »

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Scientists believe that corn was domesticated in Mexico by native people about 9,000 years ago and that it was developed from wild grass. It was grown in ancient times using a planting system called Milpa which is still used today throughout Mesoamerica. Milpa is essentially a polyculture planting system utilizing Corn, Beans & Squash. The… Read More »

Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

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Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 C Polenta (or grits) 2 ears of Alstede Fresh Corn, kernels removed 1/4 cup salted Butter 1/3 cup soft Goat Cheese 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Start tomato preparation. Roast tomatoes while you are making the polenta on the stovetop. Prepare polenta in water or broth according to… Read More »

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Ingredients: 1 C Polenta (or grits) 2 ears of Alstede Fresh Corn, kernels removed 1/4 cup salted Butter 1/3 cup soft Goat Cheese 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Start tomato preparation. Roast tomatoes while you are making the polenta on the stovetop. Prepare polenta in water or broth according to… Read More »

Falling for Apples

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Falling for Apples

Falling for Apples

Nothing is as quite as iconic to New Jersey as the versatile apple. Apples connote health (apple a day keeps the doctor away) as well as affection (apple of my eye) and are one of the 3rd most valuable crops in N.J. right after tomatoes and blueberries, according to the State Department of Agriculture. Apples… Read More »

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Nothing is as quite as iconic to New Jersey as the versatile apple. Apples connote health (apple a day keeps the doctor away) as well as affection (apple of my eye) and are one of the 3rd most valuable crops in N.J. right after tomatoes and blueberries, according to the State Department of Agriculture. Apples… Read More »