The 12 Days of Christmas

We’re kicking off the 12 days of Christmas here in our Chester farm store! Visit us during these days for these holiday in-store specials:Monday 12/12 – Black Brass Coffee – Buy 1, Get 1 Free Tuesday 12/13 – $2 off baked muffinsWednesday 12/14 – Apple Cider Sale ( $1.99 half gallon) ($2.99 full gallon) limit …

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Keep Calm and Carrot On

Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December.  Root vegetables are low …

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Pump’ed Up!

Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they …

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Gone Tomato!

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” …

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Appley Ever After

Late summer and early fall brings one of the most iconic and beloved fruits of the season, apples! With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer sweet mild Galas over a sharp tart Granny Smith, a zesty Winesap over a juicy McIntosh, now is …

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All Squashed Up

Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa, …

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Skewered Kebabs Reinvented

Ingredients: 4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto, set aside 2-3 garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons of 1 …

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Good enough to loose your rind

It’s Melon season on our farm right now and we typically have them available August through October, weather dependent. We farm 4 acres of melons growing 7 different kinds including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon and canary melon.  Melons belong to the Cucurbits or Gourd …

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Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1 …

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Auber-genius

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, …

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Here Today, Gone Tomato

The amazing tomato is our eating in season feature of the week. Botanically known as a fruit, culinary speaking we refer to tomatoes as vegetables. Tomatoes can be classified according to their harvest time or by their characteristic type. That means you may hear the term early, mid season or late being used in addition …

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Roasted Tomato Ricotta Tart

Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, defrosted 3-4 cups of yellow and red cherry/grape tomatoes cut in ½ or chopped plum tomato or a mix of both 2-3 T olive oil 2 cloves of garlic chopped or sliced 2 T fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 t chopped fresh oregano 1 T parmesan cheese 1 ½ …

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