Totally Kale-in it!

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Totally Kale-in it!

Totally Kale-in it!

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

Personalize your holiday table

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Personalize your holiday table

Personalize your holiday table

Creating an edible arrangement not only adds festivity to your table, it also creates a welcoming  embellishment to your home while personalizing your holiday table. Everyone will just love and rave about this sustainable way to embellish your home as the entire decoration display not only is beautiful to look at but delicious as well! … Read More »

Creating an edible arrangement not only adds festivity to your table, it also creates a welcoming  embellishment to your home while personalizing your holiday table. Everyone will just love and rave about this sustainable way to embellish your home as the entire decoration display not only is beautiful to look at but delicious as well! … Read More »

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Squash those Winter Blues!

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Squash those Winter Blues!

Squash those Winter Blues!

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the 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. We have… Read More »

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the 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. We have… Read More »

Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

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Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

Brussel Sprouts may be small in size, however, these little nuggets are big in flavor and nutrition. This slow growing Cole crop is a biennial meaning that it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle and therefore will sprout the first year and flower the second year. This slow growing, long bearing crop… Read More »

Brussel Sprouts may be small in size, however, these little nuggets are big in flavor and nutrition. This slow growing Cole crop is a biennial meaning that it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle and therefore will sprout the first year and flower the second year. This slow growing, long bearing crop… Read More »

Caul-it-Versatile

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Caul-it-Versatile

Caul-it-Versatile

Cauliflower is a nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cabbage, kale, turnips, rutabagas, and Brussels sprouts. Belonging to the Cruciferae or Brassicaceae family,  cruciferous vegetables are aptly named because the flowers contain four petals that resemble a Greek cross. Cauliflower is a powerhouse vegetable full of nutrition that is low in calories, high in… Read More »

Cauliflower is a nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cabbage, kale, turnips, rutabagas, and Brussels sprouts. Belonging to the Cruciferae or Brassicaceae family,  cruciferous vegetables are aptly named because the flowers contain four petals that resemble a Greek cross. Cauliflower is a powerhouse vegetable full of nutrition that is low in calories, high in… Read More »

Fried Cauliflower

Alstede Fresh Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

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Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Composting to Reduce Food Waste

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Composting to Reduce Food Waste

Composting to Reduce Food Waste

Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… Read More »

Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… Read More »

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »