Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets …
The Farm is a flurry of exciting activity getting ready for our first distribution of our weekly box of fresh produce planting in the fields and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses! This weekly box of fresh produce is a customizable CSA share. What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a …
December welcomes many holidays around the world. Holidays are a beautiful time of the year, focused on gathering with family and friends and sharing foods and traditions. The beautiful commonality of all these unique holidays is the union of sharing foods around a table while honoring history and heritage. We take great pleasure in being …
Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green …
Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets …
Why Pick Your Own? You may have heard about PYO which stands for pick your own fruits and vegetables. The pick-your-own movement is said to have developed during the Great Depression when innovative farmers sought to connect consumers directly with their products to reduce overhead for labor. Still, a popular activity today, getting outside in …
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of …
Ingredients: 2-3 medium to large leeks, white portion sliced, cleaned and dried. 1 medium bell pepper, large dice 1 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1 large tomato, large dice 6-8 mushrooms, sliced 1 small- medium eggplant 4 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil Salt Balsamic Glaze Instructions: Preheat the …
Tomatoes are the fruit of the tomato plant. They are botanically classified as a fruit since they contain seeds and grow from a flowering plant, however, they are more commonly known as a vegetable to most people. The first tomatoes that are said to come to Europe were yellow varieties, therefore, the Italian word “Pomodoro” …
We were delighted to have interviewed Caroline on her last day of her marketing internship on our farm earlier this month. Enjoy Caroline’s perspective of life before, during and after her internship at Alstede Farms. Before Caroline, a local high school graduate and current University student interned with us throughout the summer. Caroline has always …
Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September, …
Nothing tastes as delectable as in-season produce which has been sun kissed, field ripened, and fresh picked, providing the perfect combination for appetizing, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. It’s late Summer season on our farm and did you know that so many wonderful items are still being harvested including ; peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant, …
