Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Easy Greens, Olive & Sundried Tomato Sauté Collards or Kale, Beet Greens or kohlrabi greens Garlic Sundried Tomatoes (in olive oil, if dried then soak first) Cured Kalamata Olives in olive oil Pine Nuts Olive Oil or Walnut Oil Sea Salt Heat oil in sauté pan. Chop kale and beet greens into bite size pieces.… Read More »

Easy Greens, Olive & Sundried Tomato Sauté Collards or Kale, Beet Greens or kohlrabi greens Garlic Sundried Tomatoes (in olive oil, if dried then soak first) Cured Kalamata Olives in olive oil Pine Nuts Olive Oil or Walnut Oil Sea Salt Heat oil in sauté pan. Chop kale and beet greens into bite size pieces.… Read More »

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

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Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

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Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring… Read More »

It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring… Read More »

Fresh New Crops for Summer

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Fresh New Crops for Summer

Fresh New Crops for Summer

Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed.  What’s… Read More »

Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed.  What’s… Read More »

Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

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Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

Strawberry Picking Season is Here in New Jersey! June has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated strawberry-picking season in New Jersey! If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of our pick-your-own (PYO) adventure, you’re truly missing out. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-kissed strawberry. Field-ripened and handpicked by you, these… Read More »

Strawberry Picking Season is Here in New Jersey! June has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated strawberry-picking season in New Jersey! If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of our pick-your-own (PYO) adventure, you’re truly missing out. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-kissed strawberry. Field-ripened and handpicked by you, these… Read More »

Field to Fork Lifestyle

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Field to Fork Lifestyle

Field to Fork Lifestyle

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets… Read More »

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets… Read More »

First Week Celebrated

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First Week Celebrated

First Week Celebrated

The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was… Read More »

The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was… Read More »

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

produce storage & tips for CSA members Asparagus How to Store Asparagus place the ends in a container of water.  If storing for a couple of days leave room for possible growth and check the water level each day or wrap in a damp paper towel and store in plastic. Cleaning asparagus.  Run under cold… Read More »
produce storage & tips for CSA members Asparagus How to Store Asparagus place the ends in a container of water.  If storing for a couple of days leave room for possible growth and check the water level each day or wrap in a damp paper towel and store in plastic. Cleaning asparagus.  Run under cold… Read More »

Sharing the Farm

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Sharing the Farm

Sharing the Farm

The Farm is a flurry of exciting activity getting ready for our first distribution of our weekly box of fresh produce planting in the fields and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses! This weekly box of fresh produce is a customizable CSA share.  What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a… Read More »

The Farm is a flurry of exciting activity getting ready for our first distribution of our weekly box of fresh produce planting in the fields and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses! This weekly box of fresh produce is a customizable CSA share.  What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a… Read More »

A Farm for All Seasons

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A Farm for All Seasons

A Farm for All Seasons

Looking Back and Ahead Every year our team puts our heads together to formulate a new theme for our weekly blogs that will inspire you to live your best life. Our team consists of our market team, our growers, and our culinary and educational specialists all partnering together for your health and happiness. Prior topics… Read More »

Looking Back and Ahead Every year our team puts our heads together to formulate a new theme for our weekly blogs that will inspire you to live your best life. Our team consists of our market team, our growers, and our culinary and educational specialists all partnering together for your health and happiness. Prior topics… Read More »

Yule Be Home for Christmas

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Yule Be Home for Christmas

Yule Be Home for Christmas

Christmas is one of our favorite holidays of the year. There is just something special about the peacefulness on the farm this time of year along with the slower pace. We look forward to spending more precious time with family and friends and cooking meals at home. We are entering into this holiday season with… Read More »

Christmas is one of our favorite holidays of the year. There is just something special about the peacefulness on the farm this time of year along with the slower pace. We look forward to spending more precious time with family and friends and cooking meals at home. We are entering into this holiday season with… Read More »

Season’s Eating’s

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Season’s Eating’s

Season’s Eating’s

December welcomes many holidays around the world. Holidays are a beautiful time of the year, focused on gathering with family and friends and sharing foods and traditions. The beautiful commonality of all these unique holidays is the union of sharing foods around a table while honoring history and heritage.  We take great pleasure in being… Read More »

December welcomes many holidays around the world. Holidays are a beautiful time of the year, focused on gathering with family and friends and sharing foods and traditions. The beautiful commonality of all these unique holidays is the union of sharing foods around a table while honoring history and heritage.  We take great pleasure in being… Read More »