Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms

Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms

Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms

Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms

Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms NEW HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-6 Visit Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms for Alstede Fresh produce, milk, eggs, baked goods, honey, and much more! Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is the newest one of our retail locations in addition to area farmers' markets we participate in.… Read More »
Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms NEW HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-6 Visit Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms for Alstede Fresh produce, milk, eggs, baked goods, honey, and much more! Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is the newest one of our retail locations in addition to area farmers' markets we participate in.… Read More »

apple cider 3 ways

Alstede Fresh Apple Cider 3 Ways

apple cider 3 ways

apple cider 3 ways

Apple Sauce 1 1/2 lbs. of Alstede Farms Apples – mixing apple varieties will produce the best flavor. 1/4 -1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 c or more apple cider Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks. Place apple pieces into a saucepan. Pour in the cider and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Cook apples over medium heat.… Read More »

Apple Sauce 1 1/2 lbs. of Alstede Farms Apples – mixing apple varieties will produce the best flavor. 1/4 -1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 c or more apple cider Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks. Place apple pieces into a saucepan. Pour in the cider and sprinkle with the cinnamon. Cook apples over medium heat.… Read More »

Turn-ip the Love for Rutabagas

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Turn-ip the Love for Rutabagas

Turn-ip the Love for Rutabagas

Turnips and Rutabagas are categorized as an Itsy Bitsy crop on our farm. Itsy Bitsy crops mean they are a tinier crop in size by definition. They also occupy smaller acreage and are all planted using the same machine making them an overall smaller crop that gets categorized into this grouping. Other Itsy Bitsy crops… Read More »

Turnips and Rutabagas are categorized as an Itsy Bitsy crop on our farm. Itsy Bitsy crops mean they are a tinier crop in size by definition. They also occupy smaller acreage and are all planted using the same machine making them an overall smaller crop that gets categorized into this grouping. Other Itsy Bitsy crops… Read More »

Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

Alstede Fresh Root Veggie Gratin 1 medium turnip cut into cubes 1/2 rutabaga cut into cubes 1 medium white or Yukon gold potato 1 small to medium carrot, shredded 1/4 onion minced 1 T melted butter Kosher salt and pepper 2 T Chopped chives 2 – 4 T shredded parmesan cheese 4 T butter and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Root Veggie Gratin 1 medium turnip cut into cubes 1/2 rutabaga cut into cubes 1 medium white or Yukon gold potato 1 small to medium carrot, shredded 1/4 onion minced 1 T melted butter Kosher salt and pepper 2 T Chopped chives 2 – 4 T shredded parmesan cheese 4 T butter and… Read More »

How to Stock the Perfect Winter Pantry

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How to Stock the Perfect Winter Pantry

How to Stock the Perfect Winter Pantry

Align closer to the season by making sure to keep your pantry stocked with essential items that make mealtime fun and easier. Our culinary and education specialist, Miss Jenn, has put together her top picks to help you cook with ease and obtain optimum nutrition this Winter. Basic essentials are items that you should have on… Read More »

Align closer to the season by making sure to keep your pantry stocked with essential items that make mealtime fun and easier. Our culinary and education specialist, Miss Jenn, has put together her top picks to help you cook with ease and obtain optimum nutrition this Winter. Basic essentials are items that you should have on… Read More »

Keep Calm and Carrot On

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Keep Calm and Carrot On

Keep Calm and Carrot On

Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December.  Root vegetables are low… Read More »

Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December.  Root vegetables are low… Read More »

Roasted Root Vegetables

Alstede Fresh Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables

Use the root veggies that you have on hand. 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 beet, peeled, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunks 2 turnips peeled and sliced. Cut into thick slices or chunks 1 bunch radishes, halved 2 potatoes or sweet potato, cubed… Read More »

Use the root veggies that you have on hand. 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 beet, peeled, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunks 2 turnips peeled and sliced. Cut into thick slices or chunks 1 bunch radishes, halved 2 potatoes or sweet potato, cubed… Read More »

All of a Spuden

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All of a Spuden

All of a Spuden

All of a sudden we shifted from our summer harvest to fall harvest which includes root crops, such as beets & carrots, along with tuber crops, such as potatoes. We grow six different varieties of potatoes on approximately 6 acres of farmland, varieties include russet, red, white, Yukon gold, purple, and fingerling. It’s no mistake that… Read More »

All of a sudden we shifted from our summer harvest to fall harvest which includes root crops, such as beets & carrots, along with tuber crops, such as potatoes. We grow six different varieties of potatoes on approximately 6 acres of farmland, varieties include russet, red, white, Yukon gold, purple, and fingerling. It’s no mistake that… Read More »

Mashed Potato Quesadilla

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Mashed Potato Quesadilla

Mashed Potato Quesadilla

Ingredients: Everything used in this recipe was leftover, it is easy to make this recipe your own! Leftover mashed potatoes about 2/3 C 1 ½ small bell peppers sliced and sauteed ½ medium onion, sauteed Shredded or sliced Monterey Jack cheese Tortilla/wrap Salsa Sour cream Cilantro or parsley for garnish Instructions:  All ingredients should be… Read More »

Ingredients: Everything used in this recipe was leftover, it is easy to make this recipe your own! Leftover mashed potatoes about 2/3 C 1 ½ small bell peppers sliced and sauteed ½ medium onion, sauteed Shredded or sliced Monterey Jack cheese Tortilla/wrap Salsa Sour cream Cilantro or parsley for garnish Instructions:  All ingredients should be… Read More »

Box Contents – Week 26, 2022

Box Contents – Week 26, 2022

Box Contents – Week 26, 2022

Box Contents – Week 26, 2022

Oct. 18, 2022 - Oct. 23, 2022 This weekThis week Week 26 Harvest: Macoun Apples Spinach Carrots Arugula Bell Peppers Eggplant Green Tomatoes Spinach Hot Peppers Acorn Squash Beets Mizuna Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list. Your share… Read More »
Oct. 18, 2022 - Oct. 23, 2022 This weekThis week Week 26 Harvest: Macoun Apples Spinach Carrots Arugula Bell Peppers Eggplant Green Tomatoes Spinach Hot Peppers Acorn Squash Beets Mizuna Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list. Your share… Read More »

Box Contents – Week 25, 2022

Box Contents – Week 25, 2022

Box Contents – Week 25, 2022

Box Contents – Week 25, 2022

Oct. 10, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 This weekThis week Week 25 Harvest: Mutsu Apples Spinach Beans Arugula Bell Peppers Eggplant Plum Tomatoes Cilantro Cherry Tomatoes Spaghetti Squash Beets Onions Sweet Corn Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list.… Read More »
Oct. 10, 2022 - Oct. 16, 2022 This weekThis week Week 25 Harvest: Mutsu Apples Spinach Beans Arugula Bell Peppers Eggplant Plum Tomatoes Cilantro Cherry Tomatoes Spaghetti Squash Beets Onions Sweet Corn Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list.… Read More »

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Alstede Fresh Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »