Tarragon Lemon Summer Squash Soup

Many thanks to Beth Brooks for this recipe that will use the summer squash and the herbs that we planted earlier in the season! 1 large yellow summer squash, sliced and quartered, or chopped if preferred 2 green onions (scallions), light green and white parts, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 tablespoon …

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Pumpkin Apple Soup

This recipe will utilize the apples, cider, carrots and of course pumpkin in the shares. Keep in mind that you may substitute squash if you prefer. 4 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons butter 4 apples, diced 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄4 cup white wine 1⁄2 …

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Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good

From your share: 1 cheese pumpkin From your kitchen: Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 lb. stale bread thinly sliced and cut into 1/2” chunks 1/4 lb. Gruyere, Emmenthal, or Cheddar or a combination cut into ½“chunks 2-4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and chopped or even cooked …

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Mexican Black Beans with Epazote

1 pound dried black beans 3 cups chicken stock 3 cups water 2 large sprigs fresh Epazote (or 2 tablespoons dried) 1/2 pound chopped fresh chorizo sausage 1 diced onion 2 diced carrots 2 diced celery stalks 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon ancho or New Mexico chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin Soak black …

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How To Make Vegetable Stock

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for …

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Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 medium carrots (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick circles 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts (about 1/2 pound), halved 4 cups red bliss potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices 3 medium parsnips (about1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices 1 cup sweet potatoes …

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Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley 1/8 cup minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2 …

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CSA FAQ

Questions and answers Freshly Inspired Community Supported Agriculture (csa) Your freshly inspired box will vary based on which delicacies are ripe and in season. In June, typical boxes will delight you with a variety of salad greens, strawberries, herbs, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb and more. In August, a typical freshly inspired box may contain tomatoes, corn, …

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corporate business partners

Our CSA Program for Businesses—Farm Fresh at Work Alstede Farms’ Freshly Inspired CSA program brings locally, sustainably and organically grown fruits and vegetables right to your workplace. liven up your workplace Bringing hand-delivered local produce right into work can have a magical effect: it’s easy! The Alstede Farms team handles all the details, ordering, and …

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Apple Cider Braised Brisket

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4-5 lb.) beef brisket, outer fat trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges 5 cloves garlic From your garden: 3 sprigs rosemary From your share: 3 cups unfiltered apple cider 3 apples, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 325º F. On the …

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Banh Mi Salad

Many thanks to CSA Member – Denise Alvarez for sharing this recipe this week.  As you know we love to hear from you. Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or pressed 2 tablespoons fish sauce (found in the Asian section of grocery stores) 1 teaspoon black …

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Herbed Oven-Browned Potatoes

From your share: 3/4 pound boiling potatoes (2 to 3 medium) From your garden: 1 tablespoon mixed chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and/or oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, crumbled From your kitchen: 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat …

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