Savor Eating In Season this Spring

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Savor Eating In Season this Spring

Savor Eating In Season this Spring

Right now we have an array of fresh vegetables and herbs that are in season on our farm, such as; asparagus, spinach radishes, arugula, lettuces, leeks, parsley, cilantro, dill, & mint. These items are in abundance right now and you may want to consider storing some for use later in the year. We’ve put this… Read More »

Right now we have an array of fresh vegetables and herbs that are in season on our farm, such as; asparagus, spinach radishes, arugula, lettuces, leeks, parsley, cilantro, dill, & mint. These items are in abundance right now and you may want to consider storing some for use later in the year. We’ve put this… Read More »

Rhubarb Crumb Muffins

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Rhubarb Crumb Muffins

Rhubarb Crumb Muffins

Filling: 3 1/2 cups diced rhubarb 1/2 T cornstarch 2 T instant tapioca 3/4 c sugar 1/2 T lemon juice Mix ingredients together in a bowl.  Allow to sit at least one hour. Dough: 2 c flour 2 T sugar 2 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 10 T butter… Read More »

Filling: 3 1/2 cups diced rhubarb 1/2 T cornstarch 2 T instant tapioca 3/4 c sugar 1/2 T lemon juice Mix ingredients together in a bowl.  Allow to sit at least one hour. Dough: 2 c flour 2 T sugar 2 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 10 T butter… Read More »

Have Some Fillings for Rhubarb

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Have Some Fillings for Rhubarb

Have Some Fillings for Rhubarb

Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent… Read More »

Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent… Read More »

The Sky’s The Spinach

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The Sky’s The Spinach

The Sky’s The Spinach

Spinach may not be top of mind as a favorite veggie for some, however, it’s always been a favorite veggie on the farm for us. We created this special spinach blog to help you eat in season with us, enjoy the fresh taste and delicious flavor, and realize that the sky’s the limit for your… Read More »

Spinach may not be top of mind as a favorite veggie for some, however, it’s always been a favorite veggie on the farm for us. We created this special spinach blog to help you eat in season with us, enjoy the fresh taste and delicious flavor, and realize that the sky’s the limit for your… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Spinach Wrap

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Alstede Fresh Spinach Wrap

Alstede Fresh Spinach Wrap

Ingredients: 3/4 C roasted Garlic Hummus (available in our markets) 1/3 C sliced Alstede Fresh scallions 1 bunch Alstede Fresh Spinach 2-3 Tsp olive oil 1-2 Tsp lemon juice 1/2Tsp salt or to taste 1/3 C Feta cheese 1/2 tomato sliced 8-10 Sliced Greek Olives 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced Thin slices of half… Read More »

Ingredients: 3/4 C roasted Garlic Hummus (available in our markets) 1/3 C sliced Alstede Fresh scallions 1 bunch Alstede Fresh Spinach 2-3 Tsp olive oil 1-2 Tsp lemon juice 1/2Tsp salt or to taste 1/3 C Feta cheese 1/2 tomato sliced 8-10 Sliced Greek Olives 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced Thin slices of half… Read More »

Not Just Arugula Veggie!

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Not Just Arugula Veggie!

Not Just Arugula Veggie!

Arugula is an annual edible vegetable in the mustard family (genus brassica) with it’s cruciferous cousins being broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens. Believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region, this leafy green has long been a staple in Italian, French, Spanish, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.  Fresh arugula leaves have a distinctive spiciness… Read More »

Arugula is an annual edible vegetable in the mustard family (genus brassica) with it’s cruciferous cousins being broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens. Believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region, this leafy green has long been a staple in Italian, French, Spanish, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.  Fresh arugula leaves have a distinctive spiciness… Read More »

Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

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Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

Ingredients: 2 Cups of cleaned and torn Alstede Fresh Arugula 5-6 links sweet or hot Italian sausage Olive oil & Juice of half a lemon 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium onion sliced 1/2 red and 1/2 green pepper 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 frozen package Griggstown Gnocchi (sold… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 Cups of cleaned and torn Alstede Fresh Arugula 5-6 links sweet or hot Italian sausage Olive oil & Juice of half a lemon 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium onion sliced 1/2 red and 1/2 green pepper 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 frozen package Griggstown Gnocchi (sold… Read More »

Say it isn’t Cilantro

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Say it isn’t Cilantro

Say it isn’t Cilantro

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The… Read More »

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The… Read More »

Say it isn’t Cilantro

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Say it isn’t Cilantro

Say it isn’t Cilantro

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The… Read More »

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

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Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

Prepare Arroz Verde: 1 c long grain rice, 1 T olive oil, 3/4 c cilantro, 1/4 c parsley 1/2 c fresh or frozen spinach leaves, 1 jalapeno pepper roughly chopped (seeded) 1 small onion cut into small chunks, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c vegetable broth , 1/2 t salt (optional). Preheat the oven to 350.… Read More »

Prepare Arroz Verde: 1 c long grain rice, 1 T olive oil, 3/4 c cilantro, 1/4 c parsley 1/2 c fresh or frozen spinach leaves, 1 jalapeno pepper roughly chopped (seeded) 1 small onion cut into small chunks, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c vegetable broth , 1/2 t salt (optional). Preheat the oven to 350.… Read More »

Asparagus Among Us

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Asparagus Among Us

Asparagus Among Us

Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We have just begun harvesting our own asparagus and have it available… Read More »

Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We have just begun harvesting our own asparagus and have it available… Read More »

Asparagus Eggs Mornay

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Asparagus Eggs Mornay

Asparagus Eggs Mornay

Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Parsley, chopped 2-3 strips of Bacon, cooked, drained, & chopped 10-12 Alstede Fresh asparagus spears Olive oil 1-2 slices of bread toasted & cut into small wedges 2/3 c Milk, heated. 1 T Butter 1 T Flour Salt 1/3 c Gruyere Cheese 2 T Parmesan Cheese 2-4 Farm Fresh Eggs Instructions: Prepare… Read More »

Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Parsley, chopped 2-3 strips of Bacon, cooked, drained, & chopped 10-12 Alstede Fresh asparagus spears Olive oil 1-2 slices of bread toasted & cut into small wedges 2/3 c Milk, heated. 1 T Butter 1 T Flour Salt 1/3 c Gruyere Cheese 2 T Parmesan Cheese 2-4 Farm Fresh Eggs Instructions: Prepare… Read More »