Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get.  If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel.  Just take a sharp knife and cut of both ends. Slice 1/2-inch thick slices. Prepare… Read More »

Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get.  If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel.  Just take a sharp knife and cut of both ends. Slice 1/2-inch thick slices. Prepare… Read More »

Sweet Summertime

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Sweet Summertime

Sweet Summertime

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation.  Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert!  Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation.  Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert!  Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Late Summer Vegetables with Leeks

Alstede Fresh Late Summer Vegetables with Leeks

Late Summer Vegetables with Leeks

Late Summer Vegetables with Leeks

Ingredients: 2-3 medium to large leeks, white portion sliced, cleaned and dried. 1 medium bell pepper, large dice 1 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1 large tomato, large dice 6-8 mushrooms, sliced 1 small- medium eggplant 4 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil Salt Balsamic Glaze Instructions: Preheat the… Read More »

Ingredients: 2-3 medium to large leeks, white portion sliced, cleaned and dried. 1 medium bell pepper, large dice 1 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1 large tomato, large dice 6-8 mushrooms, sliced 1 small- medium eggplant 4 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil Salt Balsamic Glaze Instructions: Preheat the… Read More »

All Squashed Up

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All Squashed Up

All Squashed Up

Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa,… Read More »

Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa,… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Late Summer Fruits & Veggies

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Late Summer Fruits & Veggies

Late Summer Fruits & Veggies

Nothing tastes as delectable as in-season produce which has been sun kissed, field ripened, and fresh picked, providing the perfect combination for appetizing, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. It’s late Summer season on our farm and did you know that so many wonderful items are still being harvested including ; peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant,… Read More »

Nothing tastes as delectable as in-season produce which has been sun kissed, field ripened, and fresh picked, providing the perfect combination for appetizing, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. It’s late Summer season on our farm and did you know that so many wonderful items are still being harvested including ; peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant,… Read More »

Stay Cool this Summer

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Stay Cool this Summer

Stay Cool this Summer

The hot days of summer call for staying hydrated and preparing simple, easy, no-cook meals and it’s easy to do just that with these helpful hints from our farm kitchen.  Summertime is a time when produce is in great abundance here on our farm. Nature has a way of taking care of us and there… Read More »

The hot days of summer call for staying hydrated and preparing simple, easy, no-cook meals and it’s easy to do just that with these helpful hints from our farm kitchen.  Summertime is a time when produce is in great abundance here on our farm. Nature has a way of taking care of us and there… Read More »

Squash those winter blues

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Squash those winter blues

Squash those winter blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Squash those Winter Blues

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Squash those Winter Blues

Squash those Winter Blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »