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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!

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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!

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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!

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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: