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Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

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Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede began farming on a couple acres of land located in Chester Township, N.J. back in 1982, learn more about it here. In honor of our 40th anniversary our culinary specialist has… Read More »

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We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede began farming on a couple acres of land located in Chester Township, N.J. back in 1982, learn more about it here. In honor of our 40th anniversary our culinary specialist has… Read More »

Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

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Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs… Read More »

eggs

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs… Read More »

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

Artichokes are rich in fiber and nutrients so they’re a nice addition to the dinner table but if you aren’t familiar with them, they can seem a bit strange to cook. The good news is that you don’t have to be a fancy pants chef to get the job done since most of the work… Read More »

Artichokes are rich in fiber and nutrients so they’re a nice addition to the dinner table but if you aren’t familiar with them, they can seem a bit strange to cook. The good news is that you don’t have to be a fancy pants chef to get the job done since most of the work… Read More »

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Cauliflower and Cabbage Recipes

Cauliflower and Cabbage Recipes

Cauliflower and Cabbage Recipes

Cauliflower and Cabbage Recipes

These recipes were sent this week. Many thanks to Renee Hansen a CSA member who Is sharing some of her ideas for using cauliflower and cabbage. Creamy Cauliflower Mac (adapted from Runner’s World Magazine) (great way to sneak some veggies into your mac) 2 1/2 c vegetable stock 2 bay leaves 1 cauliflower cut into large… Read More »

These recipes were sent this week. Many thanks to Renee Hansen a CSA member who Is sharing some of her ideas for using cauliflower and cabbage. Creamy Cauliflower Mac (adapted from Runner’s World Magazine) (great way to sneak some veggies into your mac) 2 1/2 c vegetable stock 2 bay leaves 1 cauliflower cut into large… Read More »

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Carrot Top Recipes

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Collards & Kale Recipes

Collards & Kale Recipes

Collards & Kale Recipes

Collards & Kale Recipes

Collards and Quinoa 1 cup dry quinoa 2 c Vegetable broth 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and coarsely chopped ½ t salt Put quinoa broth into a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Add greens, and stir, and reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking 10-15 minutes until quinoa is done and all of… Read More »

Collards and Quinoa 1 cup dry quinoa 2 c Vegetable broth 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and coarsely chopped ½ t salt Put quinoa broth into a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Add greens, and stir, and reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking 10-15 minutes until quinoa is done and all of… Read More »

Beet Recipes

Beet Recipes

Beet Recipes

Beet Recipes

Italian Style Beet Greens 1 bunch of beet tops Salt 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Wedges or Parmesan cheese Strip leaves from the stems, while roughly cutting the leaves into one inch wide slices. Cut the stems in julienne cut (matchsticks). Heat several quarts of water. When they come to a… Read More »

Italian Style Beet Greens 1 bunch of beet tops Salt 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil Lemon Wedges or Parmesan cheese Strip leaves from the stems, while roughly cutting the leaves into one inch wide slices. Cut the stems in julienne cut (matchsticks). Heat several quarts of water. When they come to a… Read More »

Kohlrabi Recipes

Kohlrabi Recipes

Kohlrabi Recipes

Kohlrabi Recipes

Just a few more simple ideas for using Kohlrabi: Slice raw kohlrabi mix with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, coriander and lots of black pepper! Slice kohlrabi thin, dip in egg and bread with corn meal and cook it butter in non-stick pan until brown and then slice that into strips and put over salads… Read More »

Just a few more simple ideas for using Kohlrabi: Slice raw kohlrabi mix with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, coriander and lots of black pepper! Slice kohlrabi thin, dip in egg and bread with corn meal and cook it butter in non-stick pan until brown and then slice that into strips and put over salads… Read More »