Right now we have an array of fresh vegetables and herbs that are in season on our farm, such as; asparagus, spinach radishes, arugula, lettuces, leeks, parsley, cilantro, dill, & mint. These items are in abundance right now and you may want to consider storing some for use later in the year. We’ve put this… Read More »

Spinach may not be top of mind as a favorite veggie for some, however, it’s always been a favorite veggie on the farm for us. We created this special spinach blog to help you eat in season with us, enjoy the fresh taste and delicious flavor, and realize that the sky’s the limit for your… Read More »

Arugula is an annual edible vegetable in the mustard family (genus brassica) with it’s cruciferous cousins being broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens. Believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region, this leafy green has long been a staple in Italian, French, Spanish, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.  Fresh arugula leaves have a distinctive spiciness… Read More »

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The… Read More »

Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We have just begun harvesting our own asparagus and have it available… Read More »

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that historians believe to have originated in Persia approximately two thousands years ago. Belonging to the amaranth family, spinach is closely related to beets and swiss chard. Spinach is experiencing it’s renaissance as a powerhouse vegetable for it’s availability, nutritional value, and versatility in cooking.  Spinach is a cool… Read More »

Lettuce celebrate all the wonderful and flavorful benefits of this increasingly popular vegetable called lettuce.  Some leading experts have said that lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable in the U.S. behind the potato and that the average American may consume over 30 pounds of lettuce every year.  Lettuce is 95 % water so… Read More »

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

Cranberry Beans, aka Roman Beans or Speckled Sugar Beans are in the legume family, a powerhouse, nutrient dense protein food group. Legumes are one of the most underrated foods on the planet.  Not only are they delicious, they are also highly nutritious packed with dietary fiber, protein, iron, along with many important vitamins and minerals.… Read More »

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »

See Barbara and Karl Alstede prepare a Very Berry Summer Salad using our farm fresh ingredients on Fox and Friends.