Quick Peach Tart

1/3 of a sheet of puff pastry 1-2 T seeded raspberry jam 1 ripe Alstede peach, peeled and thinly sliced 1 T brown sugar 1 T Amoretto (optional) or a 1/4 t almond extract Sliced almonds, (optional) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring the pastry to room temperature, roll just a little to… Read More »

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Donna September 4, 2023

Chop 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes 1/2 shallot minced 1 clove garlic minced Leaves from 2 springs each, parsley, oregano, basil finely chopped 2 T good quality grated parmesan cheese Fresh black pepper to taste 4 slices Panella/Italian Bread slices, toasted, cut in half or quartered as desired Fresh Mozzarella cheese, slice. Thinly slice… Read More »

A Slice of Summer

A Slice of Summer

Maxine August 30, 2023

It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need… Read More »

It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need… Read More »

Bloom Where You are Planted

Bloom Where You are Planted

Maxine August 23, 2023

Sunflowers have a long history tied back to Native Americans who grew sunflowers for flour, food, and oil. Belonging to the family of plants called Asters, sunflowers are annuals, around for one growing season, however, will reseed themselves plentifully. The sunflower is considered the world’s largest flower with average plants reaching over 5 feet tall… Read More »

Sunflowers have a long history tied back to Native Americans who grew sunflowers for flour, food, and oil. Belonging to the family of plants called Asters, sunflowers are annuals, around for one growing season, however, will reseed themselves plentifully. The sunflower is considered the world’s largest flower with average plants reaching over 5 feet tall… Read More »

Summer Harvest Time

Summer Harvest Time

Maxine August 9, 2023

Summertime is a time of fresh produce coming from the fields every day. Most people can recount a special summertime memory that involves the joys of fresh tomatoes, or peaches! Canning or preserving with grandma, growing your own, or visiting a local farm to pick your own! Summer is a great time to eat well… Read More »

Sweet Summertime

Sweet Summertime

Maxine July 26, 2023

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation. Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert! Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation. Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert! Sweet corn, also known as… Read More »

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, and Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, and Mixed Green Salad

Donna July 18, 2023

Toasted sliced or slivered almonds 1 medium quartered or sliced peach, grilled (see directions) Greens from the share divided onto 2 plates (I used a little romaine and arugula) About ½ cup blueberries 2-3 very thin slices of red onion Toasted sliced or slivered almonds Honey 2-3 T Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 c Olive oil Goat… Read More »

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Donna July 18, 2023

4-6 ears of corn 1/2 red or orange pepper chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, fine dice 1/2 c chopped red onion (or use the white onion in your share) 4-6 scallions sliced thin white and light green 1/2 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish 1/3-1/2 c cotija or crumbled feta cheese a little extra for… Read More »

Nature’s Bounty In Your Own Backyard

Nature’s Bounty In Your Own Backyard

Maxine July 5, 2023

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn 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 farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn 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 »

Pick Your Own Adventures

Maxine June 28, 2023

Why Pick Your Own? You may have heard about PYO which stands for pick your own fruits and vegetables. The pick-your-own movement is said to have developed during the Great Depression when innovative farmers sought to connect consumers directly with their products to reduce overhead for labor. Still, a popular activity today, getting outside in… Read More »

Fresh from the fields, every day

Fresh from the fields, every day

Maxine June 21, 2023

In New Jersey, late spring and early summer are good times to grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, snow peas, and kale. You will see these available in our markets and farm stands, harvested fresh every morning. You will also find garlic scapes and green onions appearing in our markets for a very short time making both… Read More »

Lemon Raspberry Trifle

Donna June 21, 2023

Lemon Cake Mix prepared according to directions or your own favorite recipe. Cool and break into bite sized pieces Lemon Curd Recipe (or purchase) 3 lemons 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4-pound unsalted butter, 1 stick at room temperature 4 extra-large eggs 1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons) 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Using a… Read More »

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