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Whipped Cottage Cheese Tomato Basil Pasta
Whipped Cottage Cheese Tomato Basil Pasta
Cottage cheese gives this pasta light, velvety and creamy texture, while seriously boosting the protein content. Fresh basil and finely grated…
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
This simple summer salad comes together in no time and travels well, making it a great choice for weekend meal prep and/or for a picnic, or potluck.…
Tomato Green Bean Salad with Chickpeas, Feta and Dill
Tomato Green Bean Salad with Chickpeas, Feta and Dill
This is an ideal summer salad to serve for lunch, full of fresh tomatoes and green beans, creamy feta and hearty chickpeas. Feel free to use whatever…
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Garden fresh zucchini is stuffed with a bright, herby cheese mixture and broiled for a beautiful, Italian-inspired vegetarian side or light meal that…
New Ewe Lambs, Chick Update, Max Produce & Dry Farming
Hello Friends, Happy August to you. I don't know about you, but once August starts it seems like we blink and Christmas is here. As usual, there's a…
Quick Pickles
Quick Pickles
Quick pickles are a delicious way to use up extra cucumbers in your CSA share. With very little hands on time, you can let the refrigerator do all…
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken is sauteed with flavor-packed ginger, garlic, mushrooms and vegetables and tucked into crunchy lettuce wraps for a light, filling and…
Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad
Too hot to cook? This Chinese-inspired chicken salad happily comes to the rescue! The punchy dressing, crisp veggies and tender chicken come together…
Zucchini Roll Ups
Zucchini Roll Ups
These rollups make wonderful use of a surplus of zucchini, and are an excellent, elegant appetizer to serve at your next gathering. To make these…
Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these potatoes have the most delicious texture and flavor. Garnishing with fresh herbs before serving…
Summer CSA Veggie Soup
Summer CSA Veggie Soup
This versatile recipe uses any and all of the Summer Veggies in your weekly CSA basket. Endlessly flexible, you can create so many combinations. We…
Green Beans with Anchovies, Parmigiano & Walnuts
Green Beans with Anchovies, Parmigiano & Walnuts
This quick side dish can easily become a main dish by adding pasta. No one will ever know the anchovies are in there as they dissolve quickly and…
Garden Onion Dip
Garden Onion Dip
This is probably the quickest dip you can make, but boy it tastes like a million bucks if we do say so ourselves. Last minute guests, problem solved!…
Emerald Green Herb Oil
Emerald Green Herb Oil
This Bright Green Herb Oil is delicious in salad dressings, as a dip, or drizzle on top of chicken, fish, veggies or soup. Make it whenever you have…
Whipped Garlic Feta Dip
Whipped Garlic Feta Dip
This dip comes together so quickly, and can be served cold or warm. Either way, it will go fast! It has simple ingredients, a hint of lemon and can…
Chicken Gyro Salad
Chicken Gyro Salad
The traditional Gyro sandwich is given the salad treatment here. Grilled marinated chicken is served atop a fresh salad and drizzled with garlicky,…
Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
It’s hard not to love these addictive fritters made with garden fresh broccoli and umami rich Parmigiano Reggiano. Perfect for a picnic or potluck,…
Broccoli Rubble Farro Salad
Broccoli Rubble Farro Salad
Nutty farro is tossed with salty pecorino romano and fresh broccoli/broccolini here for a grain salad that is a wonderful healthy lunch or light…
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This cozy classic is the perfect lunch or light dinner all year round. Serve it with a crisp salad and some crusty whole grain bread to round out the…
Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin
Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin
This gratin is packed with dark, leafy greens (specifically, Swiss chard) and sweet potatoes, making it simultaneously rich in nutrients, but also…
Swiss Chard Pancakes
Swiss Chard Pancakes
These savory pancakes make very good use of an abundance of Swiss chard, and are full of satiating protein and fiber. Pair them with a simple green…
Crispy Rice and Egg Bowl with Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette
Crispy Rice and Egg Bowl with Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette
This rice bowl has loads of texture, thanks to the crisped rice bits, lacy fried egg and crunchy vegetables. It is also a complete meal, making it a…
Beet Salad with Feta
Beet Salad with Feta
Heart healthy beets are first steamed or boiled, and then tossed with briny feta, citrus dressing and topped with crunchy pistachios for a vibrant…
Broccoli and White Bean Caesar
Broccoli and White Bean Caesar
This more substantial spin on a traditional Caesar salad uses roasted broccoli and white beans as the base, adding a lot of protein and fiber.…
Sweet and Spicy Zucchini
Sweet and Spicy Zucchini
Zucchini can often be overlooked in the flavor department, but this recipe elevates the humble summer squash to dinner party status with flavor bombs…
Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds
Shaved Carrot and Radish Salad with Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds
This salad beautifully highlights all of the fresh, delicate herbs of the season – choose whatever combination suits your palate! Carrots and radish…
Taco Salad with Sweet Potatoes
Taco Salad with Sweet Potatoes
This meal-worthy vegetarian salad is packed with fiber, protein, nutrients. A simple zesty lime cilantro dressing gives it lots of fresh flavor, too!…
One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta
One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta
Serves 6 Recipe adapted from www.halfbakedharvest.com The only thing better than a one-pot meal, is a one pot meal that uses up a surplus of summer…
Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from cooking.nytimes.com For this salad, fresh broccoli is blanched and tossed in a tangy dressing while still warm, which…
Blueberry Icebox Cake
Blueberry Icebox Cake
Serves 8-10 Recipe adapted from www.everydaypie.com This beautiful summer dessert is very simple to make and, even better, doesn’t require turning on…
Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Sizzled Scallion and Parmesan
Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Sizzled Scallion and Parmesan
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.alisoneroman.com Pasta Salad can taste a little boring, a little heavy, at times. Here, traditional mayo based…
Pasta with Zucchini, Mint and Pecorino
Pasta with Zucchini, Mint and Pecorino
Simple, delicious and ready in under 30 minutes, this pasta will make good use of abundant zucchini and mint in your garden for a perfectly summer-y…
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Using a full head of cauliflower in place of traditional potatoes, this salad is full of fiber as well as protein, thanks to the addition of hard…
Lemon Zucchini Pasta
Lemon Zucchini Pasta
Zucchini practically melts into this bright, summery pasta. With a simple list of ingredients (most of which you probably already have on hand!),…
Maple Harissa Salmon Ginger Lime Rice Bowl
Maple Harissa Salmon Ginger Lime Rice Bowl
This sweet-spicy bowl hits all the right flavor notes and is rich in protein and healthy fats. Serve it with a simple green salad or sauteed fresh…
Crunchy Peanut Cabbage Salad
Crunchy Peanut Cabbage Salad
This Asian-inspired slaw makes wonderful use of a surplus of cabbage, and brings some seriously flavorful crunch in the process! It’s also packed…
Summer Roll Noodle Salad
Summer Roll Noodle Salad
Packed with bold flavors and textures, this recipe is inspired by Vietnamese summer rolls and is sure to be a hit all season long. To make this…
Beet and Coconut Risotto with Curry Leaf Butter
Beet and Coconut Risotto with Curry Leaf Butter
A truly elevated and seasonal spin on traditional risotto, this variation takes fresh beets and Indian-inspired flavors to make a memorable, deep red…
Herbed New Potatoes
Herbed New Potatoes
Simultaneously creamy and slightly crisp, these herbed new potatoes roasted at high heat and then tossed with herbs are the perfect earthy, elegant…
PBG Broccoli Salad
PBG Broccoli Salad
This delicious Peanut Butter Ginger Broccoli Salad was inspired by the Thai dish Pra Ram. On its own, it is vegan, but feel free to add sautéed…
Happy Fourth of July!
Hello Friends, Well, we just harvested our red, white and blue potatoes and are ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. It sure…
Garlic Scape Pasta
Garlic Scape Pasta
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.umamigirl.com This pasta is ready in under 20 minutes and features garlic scapes, which bring bright, verdant flavor…
Lemony Labneh and Garlic Scape Dip
Lemony Labneh and Garlic Scape Dip
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.brooklynsupper.com This creamy, fresh Lemony Labneh and Garlic Scape Dip comes together in a flash and is the…
Garlic Scape Dressing
Garlic Scape Dressing
Serves 8 Recipe adapted from www.thespruceeats.com Garlic scapes add a unique twist to a traditional vinaigrette – use this on salads, but also on…
Peach Chile Glazed Trout
Peach Chile Glazed Trout
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.bhg.com We’ve taken our Peach Vanilla Honey Jam and turned it into a delicious, sticky sweet-spicy glaze that pairs…
Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash
Grilled Garlic Scapes and Summer Squash
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.heartbeetkitchen.com For a speedy side that can accompany nearly any entrée, grilled zucchini, summer squash and…
Sausage and Garlic Scape Risotto
Sausage and Garlic Scape Risotto
Serves 4 Recipe adapted from www.justalittlebitofbacon.com Garlic scapes lend a mellow, mild garlic flavor to this risotto, which marries beautifully…
Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce
Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce
Salmoriglio is a bright, zesty Sicilian sauce made with lemon, garlic and plenty of fresh herbs. Traditionally spooned over grilled fish and meats,…
Sheet-Pan Trout and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
Sheet-Pan Trout and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
A healthy and company-worthy dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes is a winner in our book. Steelhead trout is brushed with a sesame ginger…
Rosemary Chicken and Peach Salad
Rosemary Chicken and Peach Salad
All of the flavors of summer are here in this delicious Rosemary Chicken and Peach Salad, tossed with crispy corn kernels, crunchy romaine, fresh…
Greek Salad with Sardines and Beans
Greek Salad with Sardines and Beans
Adding white beans and sardines to traditional Greek Salad adds protein, fiber and lots of satiating flavor, bringing this firmly into entrée…
Crispy Cabbage and Cauliflower Salad
Crispy Cabbage and Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower and Cabbage have a lot in common – they both gain delicious flavor and texture from roasting under high heat, and they’re both incredibly…
Our 2026 CSA is ready for blast off!
Hello Friends, Well, April and May just blew right by! I don't think that I could even accurately tell you how many plants have been seeded and…
Dreaming of June & Shrooms
Hello Friends, Well, it sure doesn't feel like Spring today, but we ask you to imagine this scene in mid-June: A basket on your counter.Butterhead…
Happy Spring!
Happy Sunday Friends, This week marks Saint Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring. Spring symbolizes rebirth and renewal. I don’t know about…
Why do we farm this way?
Hello Friends, We are often asked why our farm follows regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices. At the heart of it, the answer is simple:…
What's the story behind your groceries?
Hello Friends, Have you ever wondered about the journey your groceries took to arrive on your plate? What growing practices were used? How long ago…
The growing season begins long before that first tomato sandwich
Most people think the season begins with that first juicy tomato. But for us here on the farm, it begins long before that — in seed catalogs, soil…
CSA Sign-up, Valentine's Day Offerings & Eggs
Hello Dear Friends, We hope that you are staying warm and cozy on these frigid Winter days. There's a benefit to having a real Winter here on the…
Happy New Year and Sheep Shenanigans
Hello Friends and Happy New Year! We hope that your new year is off to a great start. We are happy to announce that our new Vegetable Production…
Merry Christmas, Winter Solstice & Custom Tea Blending
Hello Friends, What a beautiful snowfall we had this morning. The Farmer's Almanac is saying that the beginning of this winter will be colder and…
Patience, Gratitude & Chocolate
Hello Friends, Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Here on the farm, this time of year means deep cleaning our coops and winterizing them so that our…
Extra CSA shares, Workshops, the Flock & Willow School Holiday Bazaar
Dear Friends, We hope that this newsletter finds you and your families doing well. October was a whirlwind, and it hard to believe that this coming…
Chicks, Cookbooks, Upcoming events & Sheep
Hello Friends and welcome to September! We have been so busy that August blew right by without an update. We want to catch you up, so here's what's…
Summer Bounty & Garlic Braids
Hello Friends, Happy Summer! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The Farm Team has been so busy with the explosion of growth due to all of the…
Lambs, Bees, Scones & Peace
Hello Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families doing well. It's been a while since our last newsletter. There has been so much…
Big Mommas, Propagation, Mushroom Workshop & Free Delivery
Hello Friends, Happy Spring! We hope that you are enjoying this unseasonably warm weather. We have been extra busy on the farm preparing for the…
Spring is on the way!
Hello Friends, We hope that your Winter is going well. It has been more of a wintry Winter than the past few years, for sure. The good news is that…
Winter Planning, Holiday Goodies, CSAs and Flower Subscriptions
Hello Friends, Happy Thursday! We hope that this newsletter finds you well, and settling nicely into the new year. We have been busy around the…
RAD, Weekly CSA share & Rainbows
Hello Friends, Happy All Souls Day. We find ourselves wondering how it can possibly be the beginning of November? It's been a few very busy weeks…
Holiday Bazaar, Last weekly CSA, Moses & Spices
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. It's been a busy time here on the farm with wrapping up the growing season, and lots of…
Winter Solstice, Summit & Loaves
Hello Friends, I hope that you are well, and that you are ready for the sunlight to return! The Winter Solstice arrives this coming Saturday,…
Sheep, Basil's cave & Barncats
Hello Friends, We hope that you are enjoying these Autumn days as much as we are. It's bittersweet, though, because we really need some rain! We…
Patience, Bunny Boom & Flowers
Hello Friends, I hope that your week was great, and that you enjoyed today's weather as much as we did here on the Farm. We started working with our…
Happy Fourth of July
Hello Friends, It has been another busy week on the farm. We extended three job offers, and are excited to be welcoming our new Livestock Farm…
Summit, a New Shortbread Flavor & Basil has a Fur Baby
Hello Friends, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend, and that you didn't melt too much in the heat wave we've experienced this past week. We…
Pullets, Pop-up Farm Market, & Annual Farm Days event
Hello Friends, I hope that you enjoyed this beautiful Sunday. Last week was another busy week, and we are just getting warmed up for an even…
Happy National Egg Day!
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a marvelous start. Today is National Egg Day, so I thought that I'd explain a bit about our flock and…
Holiday Bouquets, Building Barns & Gluten Free Options
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone is having a great week. We had a crazy storm blow through the farm today. Thankfully there was no damage. I…
Mother's Day, Basket Day & Our First Plant Sale
Hello Friends, We hope that you had a great week. It's been so busy here on the farm, and with all of the rain we've had, it feels like there is…
Multi-tasking, Mushrooms & Spicy Mommas
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. I have always been a multi-tasker. When a situation serves multiple purposes it makes…
New Beginnings & Mother's Day Pre-Order
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. Today was Day One of our Riverside Silvopasture conversion 100 feet above the Raritan River here in…
Sharing Springtime Happiness
Hello Friends, Happy rainy Friday. They say that April showers bring May flowers, and I'm happy to say that Farmer Mary has come up with a brilliant…
Farm Store Opening, Wednesday, April 3rd
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was such a beautiful Easter Sunday. Our two top roosters, Bricktop and Sky would…
Easter Tulips, Cookies & Donko Shiitakes
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. I am excited to share that the early season tulips that we planted last fall in our High Tunnel are…
Happy Spring
Hello Dear Friends, Happy Spring Equinox, one of the two days of the year that daytime and nighttime are of equal length. Tomorrow marks the first…
Gratitude, Easter Eggs & Watercress
Hello Friends, On this Maundy Thursday I'd like to take a moment to express our gratitude for the many orders we received this week for Easter…
Winter Update
Hello Dear Friends, I hope that this note finds you well. Although it is still very much Winter outside, we have been very busy with planning…
Happy Holidays and a Farm Update!
Hello Friends, It's been a bit since I've written, and I don't know about you, but this year has been a blur that included much progress, but also…