Pasta Ziti

pasta-ziti

Pasta Ziti

Pasta Ziti

Perfect idea for an easy dinner! So versatile and great as a starting point for mixing veggies and sauces.

Sold in 16 oz. bags.

Perfect idea for an easy dinner! So versatile and great as a starting point for mixing veggies and sauces.

Sold in 16 oz. bags.

Pick Your Own Tours

Pick Your Own Tours

Pick Your Own Tours

Pick Your Own Tours

pick your own tour Available June through November Celebrate the bounty of our harvest with us. Summer and fall bring in the bounty of farming – this is what all our efforts are all about. Being the busiest time on the farm, it is also the most enjoyable one. Learn about all the different fruits… Read More »
pick your own tour Available June through November Celebrate the bounty of our harvest with us. Summer and fall bring in the bounty of farming – this is what all our efforts are all about. Being the busiest time on the farm, it is also the most enjoyable one. Learn about all the different fruits… Read More »

Skillet Asparagus

Skillet Asparagus

Skillet Asparagus

Skillet Asparagus

2 lb. asparagus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or a little butter and a little olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Rinse asparagus in cold water and trim off tough ends of stalks. Put butter in a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid and heat until butter is foaming. Lay asparagus in the pan… Read More »

2 lb. asparagus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or a little butter and a little olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Rinse asparagus in cold water and trim off tough ends of stalks. Put butter in a heavy skillet with a tight-fitting lid and heat until butter is foaming. Lay asparagus in the pan… Read More »

Animal Friends

Animal Friends

Animal Friends

Animal Friends

our friendly farm animals Our friendly horses, goats, sheep, and donkeys are here all year long! We enjoy having animals here at the farm and take heroic efforts to properly care for them.  We want you to have the opportunity to visit with and feed our friendly farm animals too! They love the attention! We… Read More »
our friendly farm animals Our friendly horses, goats, sheep, and donkeys are here all year long! We enjoy having animals here at the farm and take heroic efforts to properly care for them.  We want you to have the opportunity to visit with and feed our friendly farm animals too! They love the attention! We… Read More »

CSA Testimonials

CSA Testimonials

CSA Testimonials

CSA Testimonials

csa customer testimonials  Christina,  J&J Raritan Chapter “I’ve been meaning to write a note to let you all know how much I enjoy being a member of the Highlands Harvest Club! I’ve been trying to integrate more fresh, local, and organic produce into my diet and this year I’ve really been truly appreciating it more… Read More »
csa customer testimonials  Christina,  J&J Raritan Chapter “I’ve been meaning to write a note to let you all know how much I enjoy being a member of the Highlands Harvest Club! I’ve been trying to integrate more fresh, local, and organic produce into my diet and this year I’ve really been truly appreciating it more… Read More »

CSA FAQ

CSA FAQ

CSA FAQ

CSA FAQ

questions & answers Freshly Inspired Community Supported Agriculture (csa) what will I get each week?Your freshly inspired box will vary based on which delicacies are ripe and in season. In June, typical boxes will delight you with a variety of salad greens, strawberries, herbs, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb and more. In August, a typical freshly inspired… Read More »
questions & answers Freshly Inspired Community Supported Agriculture (csa) what will I get each week?Your freshly inspired box will vary based on which delicacies are ripe and in season. In June, typical boxes will delight you with a variety of salad greens, strawberries, herbs, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb and more. In August, a typical freshly inspired… Read More »

Become a Chapter Host

Become a Chapter Host

Become a Chapter Host

Become a Chapter Host

spread the love by hosting a chapter Bring Joy: Friends and Family will Love it Create a connection for people in your life, one that is based on healthy foods and weekly surprises. Consider starting a freshly inspired chapter with your closest family, friends, and neighbors. Digging into a fresh new Alstede Farms freshly inspired… Read More »
spread the love by hosting a chapter Bring Joy: Friends and Family will Love it Create a connection for people in your life, one that is based on healthy foods and weekly surprises. Consider starting a freshly inspired chapter with your closest family, friends, and neighbors. Digging into a fresh new Alstede Farms freshly inspired… Read More »

Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts

2 1/2 cups apple cider, reduced down to 1/2 cup 1/4 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream 4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Canola oil for frying Cinnamon… Read More »

2 1/2 cups apple cider, reduced down to 1/2 cup 1/4 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream 4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Canola oil for frying Cinnamon… Read More »

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

From the share: 1 c apple cider From your kitchen: 2 egg 1 2/3 C flour 2/3 C sugar 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened 2 t baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t salt 1 t vanilla Frosting: 1 cup softened butter 3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c light brown sugar 1 t cinnamon… Read More »

From the share: 1 c apple cider From your kitchen: 2 egg 1 2/3 C flour 2/3 C sugar 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened 2 t baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t salt 1 t vanilla Frosting: 1 cup softened butter 3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c light brown sugar 1 t cinnamon… Read More »

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »