Lettuce Turn-ip the Beet for Greens

Greens is a common term used to describe the leaves of green vegetables that are eaten as food. Greens comprise a wide list of vegetables that we grow on our farm, including; kale, arugula, spinach, lettuce, sorrel, mizuna, swiss or rainbow chard, mustard greens, Tatsoi to name a few. Greens are not only limited to …

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Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs …

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It’s Thyme to Learn about Herbs

Culinary herbs are herbaceous plants meaning they have non-woody stems, their above ground growth typically dies back in winter and may have underground plant parts to it. Herbs are a renewable resource used to add flavor and color to all types of meal for centuries. Herbs have also been known in history to be used …

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Herb & Garlic Seasoned Chicken

Ingredients: 2 large bone-in Split Chicken Breast -Halves, Skin On 3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 c loosely packed parsley leaves 3/4 t salt 1  1/2 T olive oil + a little more for drizzling Fresh ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Place the garlic and parsley into the food chopper and …

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Simply Rad-ishing

Radishes are an annual, edible, root veggie in the Brassicaceae family. The word radish originated from the Latin word “Radix” meaning  root. Radish is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and mustard greens. They all typically have a light colored flesh inside however the skin color may vary to include white, yellow, pink, purple, black …

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March into Spring Gardening

It’s mid March here in Morris County, New Jersey and warmer temperatures are on the horizon which means it’s time to start thinking about your home garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newly emerging one, it’s always a good idea to start your Spring planting with a little know-how and we’re here to …

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Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole

Alstede Fresh Cabbage & Kielbasa Casserole Ingredients: 1/3-1/2 head of cabbage sliced 1 ½ t pickling spice, bouquet in cheesecloth or a coffee filter Kosher salt 2 carrots sliced 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed 1-2 T butter 1 T sour cream 1/2 -3/4 shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 ring kielbasa, sliced 1/2 c breadcrumbs …

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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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Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup Ingredients: 1 T butter melted with 2 T olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 c vegetable broth (have more on hand as needed) 2-3 c sorrel leaves washed, rib removed, and torn Greek Yogurt or Sour …

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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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Oh Kale Yeah

There is not a single vegetable that receives a more diverse reaction than Kale. Some people love it, while others simply loathe it without even trying it, and there are some who are in-between on it’s favoritism. We’re here to help you understand how great kale is once you learn how delicious it can taste, …

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