The Sky’s The Spinach

Spinach may not be top of mind as a favorite veggie for some, however, it’s always been a favorite veggie on the farm for us. We created this special spinach blog to help you eat in season with us, enjoy the fresh taste and delicious flavor, and realize that the sky’s the limit for your …

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Not Just Arugula Veggie!

Arugula is an annual edible vegetable in the mustard family (genus brassica) with it’s cruciferous cousins being broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens. Believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region, this leafy green has long been a staple in Italian, French, Spanish, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.  Fresh arugula leaves have a distinctive spiciness …

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Say it isn’t Cilantro

Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire.  The …

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Digging into Spring with Our Culinary & Educational Specialist

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden …

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Spinach, Prosciutto, Provolone Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken breast split, boned with skin on Salt and pepper 4 slices of Prosciutto 3/4-1 C Cleaned, chopped spinach leaves + more for spinach bed 4 slices Provolone ½ cup drained, chopped sun dried tomatoes 3-4 cloves of garlic-divided 1/3 cup parsley leaves Olive oil, Butter Chicken broth or stock Instructions: Place chicken …

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2 …

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and …

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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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Order Online FAQ

questions & answers Shopping on our Online Store You sure can. Please click on the Order Online tab at the top of the page to visit the farm store. Yes, you can. Please refer to the list of Farmers Markets we attend by clicking here. All orders for Farmers Market pickup must be placed at least …

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Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 2, 2018

Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 2, 2018 December 11, 2018 Classic Harvest Boxes Full Share Half Share Personal Share Our Own Apple Cider -Sustainable Tree Ripened Fuji Apples – Sustainable Tree Ripened Pink Lady Apples – Sustainable Freshly Harvested Basil – Sustainable Hand Picked Beets – Sustainable Hand Picked Carrots – Sustainable Greenhouse Grown …

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Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 1, 2018

Box Contents – Holiday Harvest Week 1, 2018 December 4, 2018 Classic Harvest Boxes Full Share Half Share Personal Share Our Own Apple Cider – Sustainable Tree Ripened Cameo Apples – Sustainable Tree Ripened Granny Smith Apples – Sustainable Freshly Harvested Arugula – Sustainable Freshly Harvested Basil – Sustainable Hand Picked Beets – Sustainable Freshly …

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Box Contents – Week 31, 2018

Box Contents – Week 31, 2018 November 27, 2018 – November 29, 2018 Classic Harvest Boxes Full Share Half Share Personal Share Our Own Apple Cider – Sustainable Tree Ripened Fui Apples – Sustainable Tree Ripened Pink Lady Apples – Sustainable Freshly Harvested Basil – Sustainable Hand Picked Beets – Sustainable Freshly Harvested Broccoli – …

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