One in a Melon!

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One in a Melon!

One in a Melon!

Watermelon is quintessential with summer, not only for the time it is in season, but also for its ability to connect us with the nostalgia of our childhood. Most everyone can relate to a sentimental memory of eating watermelon on a hot summer day as a very special treat.  It’s watermelon season on our farm… Read More »

Watermelon is quintessential with summer, not only for the time it is in season, but also for its ability to connect us with the nostalgia of our childhood. Most everyone can relate to a sentimental memory of eating watermelon on a hot summer day as a very special treat.  It’s watermelon season on our farm… Read More »

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… Read More »

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

1 bunch asparagus shaved or cut into 1” pieces 3 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 1/2cups watermelon (cubed) Mix together the asparagus and greens and top with the lime vinaigrette. Mix and serve. Lime Vinaigrette Juice from 2 limes 1 T honey ¼ cup olive oil ½ t salt Whisk together and… Read More »

1 bunch asparagus shaved or cut into 1” pieces 3 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 1/2cups watermelon (cubed) Mix together the asparagus and greens and top with the lime vinaigrette. Mix and serve. Lime Vinaigrette Juice from 2 limes 1 T honey ¼ cup olive oil ½ t salt Whisk together and… Read More »

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

2 cups spinach 2 cup arugula 2-3 cups fresh watermelon, chopped into small squares 1/4 cup roasted (or raw) pine nuts or pistachios (or mix) 2 Tbsp. walnut oil (or sunflower, safflower) 2 Tbsp. lime juice A dash of salt A dash of cayenne (optional) Garnish lime zest (optional) Mix oil, lime, salt and cayenne… Read More »

2 cups spinach 2 cup arugula 2-3 cups fresh watermelon, chopped into small squares 1/4 cup roasted (or raw) pine nuts or pistachios (or mix) 2 Tbsp. walnut oil (or sunflower, safflower) 2 Tbsp. lime juice A dash of salt A dash of cayenne (optional) Garnish lime zest (optional) Mix oil, lime, salt and cayenne… Read More »

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Muskmelon, cantaloupe or honeydew 1-2 T tarragon leaves or to taste 1 cup or more Moscato wine With a melon baller scoop out the melon into dessert glasses Pour in Moscato to cover the fruit, sprinkle with tarragon Allow the fruit and wine to chill for an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.… Read More »

Muskmelon, cantaloupe or honeydew 1-2 T tarragon leaves or to taste 1 cup or more Moscato wine With a melon baller scoop out the melon into dessert glasses Pour in Moscato to cover the fruit, sprinkle with tarragon Allow the fruit and wine to chill for an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.… Read More »

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

Watermelon Lime Spritzer

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Watermelon Lime Spritzer

Watermelon Lime Spritzer

2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes 1/2 cup ice cubes 2 cups lemon-lime flavored soda, divided 1 lime, cut into wedges Place the watermelon and the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes for a more slushy mixture. Slowly add 1/2 of the lemon-lime soda and blend until… Read More »

2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes 1/2 cup ice cubes 2 cups lemon-lime flavored soda, divided 1 lime, cut into wedges Place the watermelon and the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes for a more slushy mixture. Slowly add 1/2 of the lemon-lime soda and blend until… Read More »

Celebrating Apple & Fall Season

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Celebrating Apple & Fall Season

Celebrating Apple & Fall Season

All About Apples, Recipes, and Late-Season Produce As the crisp night air of autumn settles in, our farm is bustling with the rich aroma of freshly harvested apples, a true hallmark of the fall season. This time of year, the trees are heavy with fruit, and our farm invites you to embrace the beauty and… Read More »

All About Apples, Recipes, and Late-Season Produce As the crisp night air of autumn settles in, our farm is bustling with the rich aroma of freshly harvested apples, a true hallmark of the fall season. This time of year, the trees are heavy with fruit, and our farm invites you to embrace the beauty and… Read More »