Radish Top Soup

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Radish Top Soup

Radish Top Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Natural Dyed Eggs for Easter

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Natural Dyed Eggs for Easter

Natural Dyed Eggs for Easter

Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and special with your family or loved ones. Here’s a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to use foods like cabbage, beets and onion skins to create your own natural egg dyes specially curated by Miss Jenn, our culinary & educational specialist. See… Read More »

Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and special with your family or loved ones. Here’s a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to use foods like cabbage, beets and onion skins to create your own natural egg dyes specially curated by Miss Jenn, our culinary & educational specialist. See… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

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French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… 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 »

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

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Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »