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Forkful: July 26th & 28th | Week 8

7/23/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

Sweet Corn
Squash
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Swiss Chard
Lettuce
Scallions

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES

Hatfield Area Members
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

Tuesday - 3pm to 6pm

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013

Thursday - 11am to 3pm

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves.

WHAT TO USE FIRST

Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Scallions - 7 to 10 days, bagged in the crisper drawer, longer in glass of water

LET'S GET COOKING

MEDITERRANEAN GREEN BEAN SALAD
YouTube|The Domestic Geek
This Fresh Green Bean Salad features bight seasonal produce including green beans and tomatoes! The Greek inspired dressing is tart and tangy and comes together in no-time. Enjoy for lunch or as a side dish all summer long... read more

more recipes:

Almost-Famous Green Bean Fries - Food Network
Green Beans With Shallots - Food Network
Bucatini With Swiss Chard & Garlicky Breadcrumbs - Bon Appetit
Tuscan Soup with Chard & White Beans - A Couple Cooks
Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole - A Taste of Home

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Field tomatoes are coming in hot!

Brooke and Molly, golf cart buddies LOL!

Fresh white summer onions are absolutely perfect!

Zinnias are looking beautiful!

Breakfast.

Tornado warned thunderstorms were too close for comfort last week!

The crew picking sweet corn in the 90+ degree heat!

Our purple cabbage is almost ready!

7 DAY SUPPORT
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below.

(413) 800-5583
[email protected]

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Forkful: July 19th & 21st | Week 7

7/18/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

Tomatoes
Sweet Corn
Cucumbers
Squash
Lettuce
Beets
Kale

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES

Hatfield Area Members
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

Tuesday - 3pm to 6pm

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013

Thursday - 11am to 3pm

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves.

WHAT TO USE FIRST

Kale - you want to eat your greens when they are at their darkest color, especially kale, you will always get the maximum benefit
Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
Beets - 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer

LET'S GET COOKING

TURN ANY TOMATO INTO A PERFECT TOMATO
YouTube|What's Eating Dan?
Buying tomatoes at the height of summer is the first step toward getting juicy, flavorful fruit. Follow along as Dan breaks down the science of tomatoes and shows you how to make some of our favorite tomato recipes read more...

more recipes:

Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad - AllRecipes
Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad - AllRecipes
Corn-and-Ham Risotto - Country Living
Blueberry-corn Muffins - Country Living
Creamy Beet Hummus - A Couple Cooks
Beet Smoothie - A Couple Cooks
Lemon Garlic Sauteed Kale - Inspired Taste
Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onion - Taste of Home

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Kerin stocking the farmstand with a smile!

German Stripe Tomatoes are beginning to trickle in!

Another round of brassicas ready to go into the ground!

The crew hard at work pruning and trellising the high tunnel tomatoes!

Lettuce seedlings ready for planting!

Seeding trays after hours in the greenhouse!

Sunshine!

Wait, you're not a tomato!

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Forkful: July 12th & 14th | Week 6

7/10/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

Sweet Corn
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Cabbage
Beans
Broccoli
Blueberries

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES

Hatfield Area Members
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

Tuesday - 3pm to 6pm

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013

Thursday - 11am to 3pm

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves.

WHAT TO USE FIRST

Sweet Corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
Pickling Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
Beans - about 7 days, bagged in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
Cabbage - refrigerate in an open plastic or paper bag, up to 10 days
Blueberries - 1 to 2 weeks, unwashed, in the refrigerator crisper drawer