Swedish Apple Pie

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

admin October 7, 2013

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

Fruit Dip Recipes

admin June 3, 2013

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip. I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator. With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

All Day Apple Butter

admin September 3, 2012

Apples, Apples, Apples will keep best in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator. Early apples will keep for up to 2-3 weeks. Later apples have been known to keep much longer. All Day Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and finely chopped 4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Produce Storage and Tips

Donna April 26, 2024

produce storage & tips for CSA members Apples Apples should be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator away from other produce as they emit ethylene gas. For the best flavor bring the fruit to room temperature for serving. Asparagus How to Store Asparagus place the ends in a container of water. If storing… Read More »

Season’s Eating’s

Season’s Eating’s

Maxine December 6, 2023

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 »

Gobble it Up!

Gobble it Up!

Maxine November 15, 2023

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking a holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. Our Ultimate… Read More »

A Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner

A Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner

Donna October 12, 2023

Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Pre-Order Guide Every great holiday meal begins with good company and great food! Alstede Farms offers you farm fresh produce and locally-raised turkeys to help you create a fabulous dinner! Place your orders now for convenient pickup later at any of our four retail locations: Alstede Farm Store, Alstede Fresh at Chester,… Read More »

Nature’s Bounty In Your Own Backyard

Nature’s Bounty In Your Own Backyard

Maxine July 5, 2023

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn 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 farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn 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 »

Pick Your Own Adventures

Maxine June 28, 2023

Why Pick Your Own? You may have heard about PYO which stands for pick your own fruits and vegetables. The pick-your-own movement is said to have developed during the Great Depression when innovative farmers sought to connect consumers directly with their products to reduce overhead for labor. Still, a popular activity today, getting outside in… Read More »

Fresher, Smarter, Healthier

Fresher, Smarter, Healthier

Maxine May 24, 2023

Smart Shopping Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally grown and in-season items. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked… Read More »

Smart Shopping Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally grown and in-season items. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked… Read More »

Connecting Families to Farm Fresh

Connecting Families to Farm Fresh

Maxine April 26, 2023

Have you heard of Community Supported Agriculture? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects families to farm fresh and increases local food accessibility. Today’s CSA model consists of a weekly box of fresh farm produce delivered to your home or picked up from your local farm. The box contains fruits and vegetables that are in season on… Read More »

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