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Summer Bounty: A Guide to Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Sweet Corn

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Summer Bounty: A Guide to Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Sweet Corn

Summer Bounty: A Guide to Tomatoes, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Peppers, and Sweet Corn

Summer is the season of abundance, bringing a vibrant array of fruits and vegetables to our tables. Among the most cherished summer crops are tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, and sweet corn. Let’s dive into how these crops are planted and harvested, along with some delicious recipe ideas and tips for canning and preserving. Tomatoes Planting… Read More »

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Summer is the season of abundance, bringing a vibrant array of fruits and vegetables to our tables. Among the most cherished summer crops are tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, and sweet corn. Let’s dive into how these crops are planted and harvested, along with some delicious recipe ideas and tips for canning and preserving. Tomatoes Planting… Read More »

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

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Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

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Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

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Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

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Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

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Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Cool as a Summer Cucumber

Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that?  Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

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Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that?  Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside.… Read More »

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Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

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Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

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Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, Corn, and Herb Summer Salad

Serves: 6 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1 very small red onion (or shallot) Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons Champagne (or white wine) vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar 1 ear corn 1 large tomato (or a pint of cherry tomatoes) 1 cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup… Read More »

Serves: 6 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1 very small red onion (or shallot) Juice and zest of 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons Champagne (or white wine) vinegar 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar 1 ear corn 1 large tomato (or a pint of cherry tomatoes) 1 cucumber 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup… Read More »

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

5 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds)peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 small red onion, thinly sliced In a colander set over a bowl, toss the… Read More »

5 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds)peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 small red onion, thinly sliced In a colander set over a bowl, toss the… Read More »

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

4 thinly sliced cucumbers – 4 thinly sliced Red onions – 1 large, sliced Green bell peppers – 1 large, sliced (or color of your choice) Salt – 1 tbsp. White Vinegar – 2 cup Sugar – 1 1/2 cups (for my family I cut the sugar in half but if I was taking it… Read More »

4 thinly sliced cucumbers – 4 thinly sliced Red onions – 1 large, sliced Green bell peppers – 1 large, sliced (or color of your choice) Salt – 1 tbsp. White Vinegar – 2 cup Sugar – 1 1/2 cups (for my family I cut the sugar in half but if I was taking it… Read More »

Green bean and Cucumber Salad

Green bean and Cucumber Salad

Green bean and Cucumber Salad

Green bean and Cucumber Salad

This is a refreshing summer salad that my grandmother and then my mother always prepared. It is one of my favorites. From your share: Green beans Cucumber From your garden: Summer Savory, basil or oregano From your kitchen: Red onion Black olives Red wine vinegar Olive oil Wash and trim the green beans, place in… Read More »

This is a refreshing summer salad that my grandmother and then my mother always prepared. It is one of my favorites. From your share: Green beans Cucumber From your garden: Summer Savory, basil or oregano From your kitchen: Red onion Black olives Red wine vinegar Olive oil Wash and trim the green beans, place in… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Cucumber Salsa (8oz Container)

Homemade Cucumber Salsa

Alstede Fresh Cucumber Salsa (8oz Container)

Alstede Fresh Cucumber Salsa (8oz Container)

Our homemade cucumber salsa combines the best flavors of a traditional salsa with cucumbers. If you love cucumbers, this salsa is for you!

Sold fresh in an 8 oz. container in our farm store.

Homemade Cucumber Salsa

Our homemade cucumber salsa combines the best flavors of a traditional salsa with cucumbers. If you love cucumbers, this salsa is for you!

Sold fresh in an 8 oz. container in our farm store.

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

1-2 cucumbers from the share 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill leaves 1 T fresh parsley leaves minced, (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices. In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved and… Read More »

1-2 cucumbers from the share 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill leaves 1 T fresh parsley leaves minced, (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices. In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved and… Read More »

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

About 5 servings 3 cups mixed lettuce greens 1 bunch arugula rinsed well, tips trimmed 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups red grapes sliced 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 cups of chopped pickled cucumbers Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 T red wine vinegar 2 T balsamic vinegar Kosher or sea salt… Read More »

About 5 servings 3 cups mixed lettuce greens 1 bunch arugula rinsed well, tips trimmed 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups red grapes sliced 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 cups of chopped pickled cucumbers Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 T red wine vinegar 2 T balsamic vinegar Kosher or sea salt… Read More »