Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and …
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 …
French horticultural beans are a small but mighty crop on our farm and we’re spilling the beans to let everyone know about their greatness. They are small in that we only farm less than an acre of these beans, mighty, as these beans allow one to eat well year round! Eating healthy and in season …
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 …
We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in …
box contents – week 29, 2017 Week 29: November 7, 2017 – November 9, 2017 Tuesday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Granny Smith Apples Granny Smith Apples Granny Smith Apples Jonagold Apples Jonagold Apples Jonagold Apples Apple Cider Apple Cider Apple Cider Arugula (organic) Arugula (organic) Arugula (organic) Basil (Greenhouse Grown) …
box contents – week 12, 2017 Week 12: July 11th – July 13th 2017 Tuesday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Blueberries & Raspberries Blueberries Blueberries Beets & Radishes Beets Beets Beans & Peas Broccoli Cabbage Broccoli & Cauliflower Cabbage Collards Cabbage Cauliflower Cucumber Cauliflower Collards Garlic Scapes Collards Cucumber Lettuce (organic) …
box contents – week 11, 2017 Week 11: July 5th – July 6th 2017 Tuesday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Blueberries Blueberries Blueberries Cherries Sunflower plant Sunflower plant Sunflower plant Peas Peas Peas & Beans Cabbage Cabbage Cabbage Red Kale Red Kale Red Kale Turnips Turnips Turnips Collards Collards Collards Zucchini …
box contents – week 10, 2017 Week 10: June 27th – June 29th 2017 Tuesday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Strawberries Strawberries Strawberries Beets Beets Broccoli Broccoli Broccoli Cauliflower Cabbage Cauliflower Garlic Scapes Cauliflower Garlic Scapes Kale Collards Kale Peas Garlic Scapes Peas Radishes (organic) Kale Radishes (organic) Squash Peas Squash …
box contents – week 9, 2017 Week 9: June 20th – June 22nd 2017 Tuesday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Strawberries Strawberries Strawberries Tomato Cauliflower Cauliflower Spinach Spinach Spinach Garlic Scapes Garlic Scapes Peas Swiss Chard Peas Broccoli Peas Broccoli Broccoli Cilantro Cauliflower Lettuce – Organic Romaine Radishes Tuesday Jersey Fresh …
good-to-know info about your csa Making sure you’re delighted with the CSA program is the goal at Alstede Farms. And that involves more than just delivering fresh produce that makes you smile; it means giving you ideas and advice to make the most of your experience. storage Storing your produce in the best conditions will …
I have often prepared Potato Salad Italian Style. Adding the minced scapes and basil just makes the recipe a little bit better. The measurements are approximate and you can be creative. Add some fresh peas, chopped red pepper or onion or even some artichoke hearts. 3-4 garlic scapes 6 – 8 basil leaves 1 1/2 …
