Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of flour (plus more for prepping cake pan) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c  (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar, + 1 T sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and… Read More »

1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of flour (plus more for prepping cake pan) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c  (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar, + 1 T sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and… Read More »

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

Asparagus Salsa Recipe

1 ¼ pound fresh asparagus 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 can (5.5-oz size) tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam about 5… Read More »

1 ¼ pound fresh asparagus 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1 can (5.5-oz size) tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cider vinegar Trim, wash and cut fresh asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam about 5… Read More »

Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Summer Peach Salad

Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Ingredients: One tub of cottage cheese 5 to 6 Cherry or Grape Tomatoes sliced in half 1 Peach diced 1/4 Cucumber diced 1/4 Serrano/Jalapeño or Pepper of your choice diced Instructions: Place Cottage Cheese in a bowl and cover with fruit and vegetables. Season with Salt and Pepper then drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.… Read More »

Ingredients: One tub of cottage cheese 5 to 6 Cherry or Grape Tomatoes sliced in half 1 Peach diced 1/4 Cucumber diced 1/4 Serrano/Jalapeño or Pepper of your choice diced Instructions: Place Cottage Cheese in a bowl and cover with fruit and vegetables. Season with Salt and Pepper then drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.… Read More »

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Alstede Fresh Tart Cherries

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

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Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

Celebrate Farmers Market Season with Us!

It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring… Read More »

It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring… Read More »

Fresh New Crops for Summer

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Fresh New Crops for Summer

Fresh New Crops for Summer

Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed.  What’s… Read More »

Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed.  What’s… Read More »

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

1 bunch of Asparagus medium spears 2 eggs 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs ½ c finely shredded parmesan cheese Olive oil Preheat the oven to 425 Beat the eggs in a pie pan that will easily allow dipping the asparagus spear Place the flour on a paper plate or sheet of wax… Read More »

1 bunch of Asparagus medium spears 2 eggs 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs ½ c finely shredded parmesan cheese Olive oil Preheat the oven to 425 Beat the eggs in a pie pan that will easily allow dipping the asparagus spear Place the flour on a paper plate or sheet of wax… Read More »

Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

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Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

Harvest Happiness, One Berry at a Time

Strawberry Picking Season is Here in New Jersey! June has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated strawberry-picking season in New Jersey! If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of our pick-your-own (PYO) adventure, you’re truly missing out. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-kissed strawberry. Field-ripened and handpicked by you, these… Read More »

Strawberry Picking Season is Here in New Jersey! June has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated strawberry-picking season in New Jersey! If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of our pick-your-own (PYO) adventure, you’re truly missing out. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-kissed strawberry. Field-ripened and handpicked by you, these… Read More »

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »

Field to Fork Lifestyle

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Field to Fork Lifestyle

Field to Fork Lifestyle

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets… Read More »

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets… Read More »

First Week Celebrated

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First Week Celebrated

First Week Celebrated

The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was… Read More »

The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was… Read More »

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

Produce Storage and Tips

produce storage & tips for CSA members Asparagus How to Store Asparagus place the ends in a container of water.  If storing for a couple of days leave room for possible growth and check the water level each day or wrap in a damp paper towel and store in plastic. Cleaning asparagus.  Run under cold… Read More »
produce storage & tips for CSA members Asparagus How to Store Asparagus place the ends in a container of water.  If storing for a couple of days leave room for possible growth and check the water level each day or wrap in a damp paper towel and store in plastic. Cleaning asparagus.  Run under cold… Read More »