Use the root veggies that you have on hand. 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 beet, peeled, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunks 2 turnips peeled and sliced. Cut into thick slices or chunks 1 bunch radishes, halved 2 potatoes or sweet potato, cubed …
Alstede Farms has always been more than just a farm – it’s a cornerstone of our community, a destination for family fun, and a symbol of sustainable growth. Rooted in a rich heritage, we’re dedicated to preserving the traditions that make our farm special while embracing innovative practices to ensure a bright future for future …
As part of the family’s succession plan, Rebekah Alstede Modery and Sarah Alstede have been named co-owners of Alstede Farms with current owners, Kurt Alstede and Mary Thompson-Alstede. Together, the women plan to use their areas of expertise – production and retail operations – to build on the farm’s ongoing success and to position it …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way of connecting families to farmers and increasing local food accessibility. Although there are disparities as to when the first CSA was developed, some believe the model was adapted from a 1920’s European philosopher, while others believe it may have been developed in the 1970s either in Europe or …
Ingredients: 2 small to medium russet potatoes 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 1/2 large onion cut into chunks 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2-3 T Olive oil Kosher salt (optional) 3-4 c vegetable broth ( some lower salt) Cream or Sour cream (optional) Chopped …
September 15th through October 15th, 2022 marks Hispanic Heritage month. Hispanic Heritage month is a celebration honoring the contributions of Americans with roots from Spain, Mexico, Central & South America along with the Caribbean. We will be highlighting some of the Hispanic heritage contributions provided by our valuable team members all month long. This week’s …
This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up …
Rutabaga’s are being realized for their ability to effortlessly transform any dish into a nostalgic comfort food. These inexpensive and versatile veggies are really easy to prepare and plentiful this time of year. Also known as neep or turnip, this root vegetable is in the cruciferous family, a hybrid of cabbage and turnip. Grown for …
A basket full of freshly picked apples is the perfect symbol of fall, but once you have all those apples, the big question is: what do you do with them? As the saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but we say, “When you have an abundance of apples, make apple chips!” With …
“Fresh discoveries every day” means that visitors to our farm can expect to find something new and exciting each time they visit. This commitment to freshness is upheld through our diverse range of products and innovative growing techniques. There are always fresh and unique experiences to be had, whether discovering new varieties of fruits and …
The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was …
produce storage & tips for CSA members Apples should be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator away from other produce as they emit ethylene gas. For the best flavor bring the fruit to room temperature for serving. Apple Cider is shelf stable for a couple of hours. It should however be stored in …
