Plant, Grow, Eat, Repeat

Sorrel is a leafy green vegetable that can also be used as an herb and cultures around the world have been growing and using it for centuries. Sorrel is from the knotweed family, the same botanical family as buckwheat and rhubarb and you may hear it going by another name “dock”.  You may have seen …

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Don’t stop be-leaf’in

Mizuna is a highly nutritious green leafy cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, related to its cousins cabbage and broccoli. Low in calories, high in several important vitamins and minerals such as A, C, K & lutein, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and flavonoids that are healthy for the body.  Mizuna  is …

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Mizuna Three Ways

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include …

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Lovin’ food from my head to-ma-toes

Winter can be a hard time to get enthusiastic about food. Often times we feel our diets match the bland colors of the landscape and the produce in season. Cooler temps, fewer daylight hours and limited outdoor activities take their toll on our desire to care for ourselves and cook healthy meals. Staying at your …

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Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of …

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have …

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Feelin Peachy

The peach tree is a deciduous fruit tree native to China and thought to have been transported to the West by the Persians, lending some speculation as to why some call peaches the Persian apple. Some historians believe that in ancient times, peaches were a symbol of longevity and luck and are still today considered …

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If you hear an onion ring, answer it!

Onions may just have been one of the earliest cultivated crops (researchers approximate their cultivation to 5000 years ago) valued for being easy to grow, easy to transport and less perishable than other food of the time.  Researchers suggest that the onion may have proved valuable to human existence as they could easily be dried …

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Eating in Season – Winter

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 …

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Best Carrot Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups grated carrot 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts …

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Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 4, 2017

Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 4, 2017 Holiday Harvest Week 4, 2017: December 21, 2017 Thursday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Apple Cider Apple Cider Apple Cider Granny Smith Apples Granny Smith Apples Granny Smith Apples Fuji Apples Fuji Apples Fuji Apples Arugula (Greenhouse) Arugula (Greenhouse) Arugula (Greenhouse) Basil (Greenhouse) …

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Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 3, 2017

Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 3, 2017 Holiday Harvest Week 3, 2017: December 14, 2017 Thursday Classic Harvest Boxes Ultimate Box Family Box Essential Box Apple Cider Apple Cider Apple Cider Pink Lady Apples Pink Lady Apples Pink Lady Apples Winesap Apples Winesap Apples Winesap Apples Broccoli Fingers Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts Brussels Sprouts …

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