Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale and Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »

Love from the bottom of our Tarts

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Love from the bottom of our Tarts

Love from the bottom of our Tarts

The Linzer torte is a traditional Austrian pastry said to be named after the city of Linz , Austria. The Linzer torte is a type of shortcake topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts. Linzer tarts are not only pretty to look at but their buttery, flaky & sweet flavor makes them a Christmas cookie… Read More »

The Linzer torte is a traditional Austrian pastry said to be named after the city of Linz , Austria. The Linzer torte is a type of shortcake topped with fruit preserves and sliced nuts. Linzer tarts are not only pretty to look at but their buttery, flaky & sweet flavor makes them a Christmas cookie… Read More »

Best Spuddies

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Best Spuddies

Best Spuddies

Potatoes are a starchy tuber root vegetable with a very popular appeal and following. They are a veggie favorite and loved by so many depicted by their popularity in cuisines around the world. Each country has its own delicious way of preparing potatoes making them an all time favorite food for all ages. Potatoes are… Read More »

Potatoes are a starchy tuber root vegetable with a very popular appeal and following. They are a veggie favorite and loved by so many depicted by their popularity in cuisines around the world. Each country has its own delicious way of preparing potatoes making them an all time favorite food for all ages. Potatoes are… Read More »

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

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Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

Lett-uce Pledge to Reduce Food Waste

Food waste comprises approximately 30-40 percent of the food supply in the US, according to a USDA estimated study. The USDA and EPA are working together to solve this problem and we would like to help by providing you with these tips for reducing food waste in your home.  Buy Local Start out by buying… Read More »

Food waste comprises approximately 30-40 percent of the food supply in the US, according to a USDA estimated study. The USDA and EPA are working together to solve this problem and we would like to help by providing you with these tips for reducing food waste in your home.  Buy Local Start out by buying… Read More »

Rooting for You!

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Rooting for You!

Rooting for You!

This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up… Read More »

This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up… Read More »

Cool as kohlrabi

Kohlrabi Purple

Cool as kohlrabi

Cool as kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale. Also known as German turnip, it is popular in Eastern European countries and is actually a bulbous vegetable that grows with stiff leaves attached and the entire plant can be eaten raw or cooked. Popular in dishes from raw salads and… Read More »

Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as cabbage, broccoli and kale. Also known as German turnip, it is popular in Eastern European countries and is actually a bulbous vegetable that grows with stiff leaves attached and the entire plant can be eaten raw or cooked. Popular in dishes from raw salads and… Read More »

Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

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Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

Winter can be a hard time to get enthusiastic about food. Often times we feel our diets match the bland colors of the landscape and the produce in season. Cooler temps, fewer daylight hours and limited outdoor activities take their toll on our desire to care for ourselves and cook healthy meals. Staying at your… Read More »

Winter can be a hard time to get enthusiastic about food. Often times we feel our diets match the bland colors of the landscape and the produce in season. Cooler temps, fewer daylight hours and limited outdoor activities take their toll on our desire to care for ourselves and cook healthy meals. Staying at your… Read More »

Rooting for Rutabaga

aAlstede Fresh Rutabagas

Rooting for Rutabaga

Rooting for Rutabaga

Rutabaga’s are being realized for their ability to effortlessly transform any dish into a nostalgic comfort food. These inexpensive and versatile veggies are really easy to prepare and plentiful this time of year.  Also known as neep or turnip, this root vegetable is in the cruciferous family, a hybrid of cabbage and turnip. Grown for… Read More »

Rutabaga’s are being realized for their ability to effortlessly transform any dish into a nostalgic comfort food. These inexpensive and versatile veggies are really easy to prepare and plentiful this time of year.  Also known as neep or turnip, this root vegetable is in the cruciferous family, a hybrid of cabbage and turnip. Grown for… Read More »

Time to get up-beet

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Time to get up-beet

Time to get up-beet

Are you enjoying eating in season with us on our farm? We’re excited to highlight the next root vegetable Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) which is in the same botanical family as spinach & swiss chard. Beets are showing up everywhere and for good reason. Their brilliant colors, earthy flavors and powerhouse nutrition may help you to… Read More »

Are you enjoying eating in season with us on our farm? We’re excited to highlight the next root vegetable Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) which is in the same botanical family as spinach & swiss chard. Beets are showing up everywhere and for good reason. Their brilliant colors, earthy flavors and powerhouse nutrition may help you to… Read More »

Beet Smoothies

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie

Beet Smoothies

Beet Smoothies

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie Ingredients: • Half of raw beet, washed, peeled & grated, or chopped • Two large leaves of beet greens, chopped (if available) may substitute spinach leaves instead • 1 grated raw carrot (leave peel on) • 1 handful of washed berries—optional (we prefer blueberries for this smoothie; however, any berry works).… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie Ingredients: • Half of raw beet, washed, peeled & grated, or chopped • Two large leaves of beet greens, chopped (if available) may substitute spinach leaves instead • 1 grated raw carrot (leave peel on) • 1 handful of washed berries—optional (we prefer blueberries for this smoothie; however, any berry works).… Read More »

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »