Antipasto Wedge Salad

Marinated Artichoke hearts, sliced thin, reserve marinade Black and green olives, halved Roasted red peppers, sliced Cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered Red onion, thin slices Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. For the dressing: 1-2 cloves garlic Olive oil Balsamic Vinegar Salt and pepper Place the garlic into the bowl of a food chopper… Read More »

Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Sundae

Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Sundae

Donna June 12, 2023

Greek yogurt topped with Rolled or toasted oats or granola Add sliced strawberries on top Sprinkle with Flax or Chia seeds. Drizzle with honey for a little more sweetness Sprinkle with some chopped mint or chocolate mint for added flavor A little milk will produce a creamier consistency. recipe from Maxine Finney who is on… Read More »

Anise Hyssop Tea

Donna June 9, 2023

Anise Hyssop is a member of the mint family known to be relaxing and also may help relieve/relax an upset stomach. Bruise about 25 leaves a little and Boil 2 cups of water for tea. Allow it to steep and 8-10 minutes or so. Best served with a little honey and a sprinkle of lemon.… Read More »

Anise Hyssop Angel Hair Pasta

Anise Hyssop Angel Hair Pasta

Donna June 9, 2023

Prepare enough angel hair pasta for 1 serving Cook according to package directions Pasta should be al dente Drain saving just a water Return the pasta to the pan. Add a thin pat or two of butter, A Tablespoon of Olive oil and a T of pasta water. Chop 25-30 Anise Hyssop leaves and toss… Read More »

Fresher, Smarter, Healthier

Fresher, Smarter, Healthier

Maxine May 24, 2023

Smart Shopping Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally grown and in-season items. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked… Read More »

Smart Shopping Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally grown and in-season items. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked… Read More »

Roasted Beet and Asparagus Salad a la Chef Johan

Alstede Fresh Roasted Beet and Asparagus Salad

Roasted Beet and Asparagus Salad a la Chef Johan

Donna May 22, 2023

Prepare the beets, walnuts, and hummus in advance Roasted beets* Curry Walnuts 1 C Walnuts 1/2 C Red Wine 1-2 T Curry Powder Shaved asparagus Green Grapes 2-3 T Alstede Clover Honey 1/4 C Olive Oil 1 t Sumac** Hummus*** Chive flowers from your garden (optional) Preheat oven to 350 Place beets into a piece… Read More »

Wilted Spinach in Tomato Sauce

Donna May 10, 2023

Wash and stem 1 bunch of spinach, tear into smaller pieces 1 T olive oil 2-3 cloves of minced garlic Heat the olive oil over low-medium heat and allow the garlic to cook for a few minutes. Add ½-3/4 cup crushed canned tomato ½ cup vegetable broth Simmer for 10 minutes Sprinkle with red pepper… Read More »

Steak Salad

Steak Salad

Donna May 10, 2023

1 medium head of Romaine or mixed salad greens cleaned and dried 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves. 1/3 c olive oil 3 T red wine vinegar 2 t lemon juice 2 t soy sauce 1 t Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste In a food chopper or food… Read More »

Connecting Families to Farm Fresh

Connecting Families to Farm Fresh

Maxine April 26, 2023

Have you heard of Community Supported Agriculture? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects families to farm fresh and increases local food accessibility. Today’s CSA model consists of a weekly box of fresh farm produce delivered to your home or picked up from your local farm. The box contains fruits and vegetables that are in season on… Read More »

Egg-cellent Fun

Egg-cellent Fun

Maxine April 7, 2023

Sustainably Focused Head into the holiday with sustainability in mind with these tips for naturally dyeing eggs and re-inventing leftover hard-boiled eggs. Our culinary and educational specialist has thought of everything so you can relax and enjoy time with your family. Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and… Read More »

Stretch Your Meal Budget

Stretch Your Meal Budget

Maxine February 24, 2023

Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the… Read More »

Stirring the Pot for Local and Farm Fresh

Stirring the Pot for Local and Farm Fresh

Maxine February 6, 2023

John-Paul Andronici brings his love of culinary creations to Alstede Farms, setting the table for the first Food & Beverage Manager position. Alstede Farms transcends the farm-to-table experience with this new position planting the seed for a sprouting hospitality department. John-Paul brings his corporate chef experience, fine dining acumen, and his hospitality background to elevate… Read More »

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