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YOUR WEEKLY CSA GUIDE

Forkful: Aug 30th & Sept 1st | Week 13

8/29/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tomatoes
  • Leeks
  • Romaine
  • Kale
  • Eggplant
  • Acorn squash
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 ​​
  • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer​
  • ​Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Leeks - refrigerate in a closed paper bag, up to 2 weeks
  • Acorn Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month

LET'S GET COOKING
How To Clean & Cut Leeks
YouTube|Clean & Delicious
A simple, clear cut tutorial on how to work with leeks... read more

more recipes:
  • Leek & Lemon Linguine - Eating Well
  • Sautéed Leek Mashed Potatoes - Eating Well
  • Baked Chicken with Onions & Leeks - Eating Well
  • Perfect Roasted Acorn Squash - Cookie + Kate
  • Acorn Squash Soup - Well Plated
  • Easy Fried Eggplant - AllRecipes
  • Authentic Greek Moussaka - AllRecipes

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
Three of the most important pieces of equipment on our farm!
Indiana Jones jungle or tomato high tunnel?
Newly sprouted trays for our last fall plantings!
Butternut squash will be available by the end of the week!
Foggy morning just before harvest!
Ready for tomato sorting at 5am!
It's happening, posts are in and the hoops are next!
Planting spinach at the crack of dawn.
Peppers are ready for round table sorting!

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: August 23th & 25th | Week 12

8/17/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers
  • Eggplant
  • Onions
  • 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
  • Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator ​
  • Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
  • Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Blueberries - 1 week, unwashed, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator

LET'S GET COOKING
HOW TO MAKE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BLUEBERRY CORNBREAD
YouTube|America's Test Kitchen
Test cook Ashley Moore shows Julia how to make foolproof Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Butter.... read more

more recipes:
  • Lemon Blueberry Biscuits - Taste of Home
  • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream - Taste of Home
  • Matt Romero’s Eggplant “Sandwiches” - Real Simple
  • Grilled Eggplant and Smoked Mozzarella Melts - Real Simple
  • Contest-Winning Broccoli Chicken Casserole - Taste of Home
  • Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes - Taste of Home


WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
These two just bring the laughs!
Time to make the sauce, we have canning tomatoes at the stand!
The river is beautiful but it's banks is covered in poison ivy... the pitfalls of irrigation!
We introduced cherry tomatoes this week!
Look what's coming in, fall is coming!
Get your fill, summer only lasts so long!
Another round of broccoli heading to the barn to get cooled down before we ship it out!
So glad to be using this reel and pump, a big thank you to my farming friends!
The first 50 posts of the new high tunnel are in the ground!
Peppers as big as your head!

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: August 16th & 18th | Week 11

8/14/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet Corn
  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Onions
  • Longhorn Peppers
  • Rosemary
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
  • Cauliflower - cut florets, 4-7 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer​
  • Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
  • Longhorn Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
  • Onions -  7 to 14 days in the refrigerator
  • Rosemary - refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag

LET'S GET COOKING
CREAMY COMFORTING CAULIFLOWER GRATIN
YouTube|America's Test Kitchen
Tim shows Julia how to make the creamiest Modern Cauliflower Gratin... read more

more recipes:
  • Crispy Cauliflower Tacos - Food Network
  • Cauliflower Parmesan - Food Network
  • Healthy Cauliflower Rice - Food Network
  • Herbed Potato Stacks - Southern Living
  • Lemon, Rosemary & Garlic Chicken & Potatoes - Southern Living
  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta - Taste of Home
  • Creamy Onion Dip - Taste of Home

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
It's Elena's last week, if you see her, wish her luck going to college!
Irrigating at sunset, it doesn't get any better than this!
Donut peaches arrived from Pine Hill Orchards over the weekend!
We have a taste of fall at the farmstand!
A 'lil sunshine to brighten your day!
Molly working hard getting the stand set up!

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: August 9th & 11th | Week 10

8/3/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Sweet Corn
  • Eggplant
  • Bell Peppers
  • Swiss Chard
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Beets
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
  • 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
  • Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the 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 
  • Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life

LET'S GET COOKING
PERFECT ROASTED EGGPLANT RECIPE
YouTube|Wholesome Yum
Learn how to cut eggplant and how to roast eggplant slices with the BEST tips and tricks! This EASY oven roasted eggplant recipe is sweet, savory, and caramelized, and makes the perfect healthy side dish.... read more

more recipes:
  • The Best Ratatouille - Food Network
  • Eggplant Gratin - Food Network
  • Honey Beet Bread - Taste of Home
  • Citrus & Roasted Beets Salad - Taste of Home
  • Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad - AllRecipes
  • Tomato Galette - Bon Apetit
  • Cucumber Sorbet - The Little Epicurean
  • Cucumber-Melon Smoothies - Taste of Home

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
The most perfect tomato for a tomato sammich!
Getting the farmstand stocked up!
Super colorful Zinnia bouquets!
Planting beets before the storms kick in!
Another hot one out there, but we can't let the heat slow us down!
Planting fall settings of beets with our precision planter!
Orange peppers are beginning to come in!
Brooke getting signs ready for a new day!
Precious cargo :)
Old friends, awwww!
Another beautiful summer sunset!
Harry's new water bottle, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

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: August 2nd & 4th | Week 9

8/1/2022

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WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
  • Sweet Corn
  • Fresh White Onions
  • Broccoli
  • Purple Cabbage
  • Tomatoes
  • Kale
  • Peaches
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​​​​
  • Peaches - if ripe, best eaten same day, if not, store them at room temp, place stem-side down, single layer to avoid bruising, wash when you are ready to eat, avoid refrigeration it dries the flesh
  • 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
  • Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
  • Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
  • Purple Cabbage - refrigerate in an open plastic or paper bag, up to 10 days
  • Fresh White Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator

LET'S GET COOKING
BACON FRIED CORN
YouTube|Blackstone Griddles
Todd's latest version of his bacon-fried corn! He's already made over 1000 servings of this on the Griddle More Tour just this year!... read more

more recipes:
  • Chicken and Corn Hash-Brown Bake - Midwest Living
  • Potato Salad with Sweet Corn, Bacon, and Red Onion - Country Living
  • Peach Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake - Southern Living
  • Skillet-Fried Peaches - Southern Living
  • Bourbon-Peach Iced Tea - Southern Living
  • Smoky Pork Burgers With Fennel & Red Cabbage Slaw - Food52
  • California Chicken Tacos with Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw - Food52
  • Caramelized Onion & Garlic Pasta - Taste of Home
  • French Onion Shepherd's Pie - Taste of Home
  • Crisp Onion Relish - Taste of Home

WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM
Harry helping the crew get ready for the Tuesday market!
Nectarines were added to the farmstand this past week!
Early shoppers at our summer tent!
Our fall squash is getting big!
The rains came!
Even though we received rain, it didn't penetrate the soil much!
After the storm sunset!
Washing field tomatoes in the wash-pack house!
Bushel bags of sweet corn are available for winter processing, call (413) 800-5583 to reserve!
Kerin is holding a broccolini bouquet!
Spooky skies... boo.
The crew sets up quick overflow drainage.

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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