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Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

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Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients: 3-4 sunflower heads that are past bloom 6– 8 cups of water (adjust according to bucket size) 1/4 cup kosher salt Clean bucket/ container & cutting shears Paper towels and cookie sheet or shallow box Spices of choice, cooking spray if desired How to harvest the sunflower heads: Use sunflower heads that have died… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3-4 sunflower heads that are past bloom 6– 8 cups of water (adjust according to bucket size) 1/4 cup kosher salt Clean bucket/ container & cutting shears Paper towels and cookie sheet or shallow box Spices of choice, cooking spray if desired How to harvest the sunflower heads: Use sunflower heads that have died… Read More »

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

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Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

simple-pickled-cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Lend Me Your Ear

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Lend Me Your Ear

Lend Me Your Ear

Sweet Corn, also known as Maize, is in the height of season on our farm right now. An ear, or cob of corn, is part of the flower of the plant while the kernel is the seed of the plant. Some say that an ear of corn is said to contain 800 kernels arranged in… Read More »

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Sweet Corn, also known as Maize, is in the height of season on our farm right now. An ear, or cob of corn, is part of the flower of the plant while the kernel is the seed of the plant. Some say that an ear of corn is said to contain 800 kernels arranged in… 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 »

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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 »

Black River Roasters Coffee

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Black River Roasters Coffee

Black River Roasters Coffee

Black River Roasters Coffee is locally produced with artisan-roasted specialty coffee beans. This delicious coffee is certified organic and sold as whole beans in 12 0z bags.

Roastmaster’s Blend has notes of spicy dark chocolate, caramel flavors with a walnut finish.
Columbia is rich & full-bodied taste with notes of baker’s chocolate, walnut and sweet melon.
French Roast is robust, full-bodied, artisan-roasted specialty coffee bean with dark spices and hickory flavors.
Breakfast Blend is smooth and chocolatey blend with notes of vanilla and almond.

black-river-roasters-coffee

Black River Roasters Coffee is locally produced with artisan-roasted specialty coffee beans. This delicious coffee is certified organic and sold as whole beans in 12 0z bags.

Roastmaster’s Blend has notes of spicy dark chocolate, caramel flavors with a walnut finish.
Columbia is rich & full-bodied taste with notes of baker’s chocolate, walnut and sweet melon.
French Roast is robust, full-bodied, artisan-roasted specialty coffee bean with dark spices and hickory flavors.
Breakfast Blend is smooth and chocolatey blend with notes of vanilla and almond.

Berbere, Ethiopian Style

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Berbere, Ethiopian Style

Berbere, Ethiopian Style

Berbere dried spice is a blend of Ethiopian Style spices including cinnamon, chili powder, garlic powder, fenugreek and allspice.  A great addition to use dry or mixed with oil to form a paste for marinating slow cooked meats. Sold in a clear glass container which holds 2.1 oz.

berbere

Berbere dried spice is a blend of Ethiopian Style spices including cinnamon, chili powder, garlic powder, fenugreek and allspice.  A great addition to use dry or mixed with oil to form a paste for marinating slow cooked meats. Sold in a clear glass container which holds 2.1 oz.

Tagine

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Tagine

Tagine

Tagine is the name for the unique conical cooking pot used in Morocco which this dried blend of spices is named after.  The mix includes coriander, paprika, allspice, cassia and cardamon and is sold in 2.2 oz. glass jars.

tagine

Tagine is the name for the unique conical cooking pot used in Morocco which this dried blend of spices is named after.  The mix includes coriander, paprika, allspice, cassia and cardamon and is sold in 2.2 oz. glass jars.

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

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We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

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We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

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Apple Pizza

Apple Pizza

Apple Pizza

Apple Pizza

4-5 baking apples cored and quartered Slice each quarter into 4 pieces, set aside 1/2 c. sugar (can cut to ¼ cup) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg In a small bowl mix together the sugar and spices 3/4 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter cut into tiny pieces Mix together the flour… Read More »

4-5 baking apples cored and quartered Slice each quarter into 4 pieces, set aside 1/2 c. sugar (can cut to ¼ cup) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg In a small bowl mix together the sugar and spices 3/4 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter cut into tiny pieces Mix together the flour… Read More »

Jazzy Spinach

Spinach

Jazzy Spinach

Jazzy Spinach

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »

Spinach

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »