We already miss you...

It's Week 20, the last week of the farm share and we're bummed.

​I knew this day would come but we never took into consideration the relationships we would form, come to enjoy, and love week after week. We all shared our ups and downs, we joked and laughed, but most of all, we shared our love of food and where it comes from. Is it too early to say, we can't wait for June?

In honor of the last week and to show our gratitude, we are making this week's share much larger than normal. Feel free to swap items or pass along to another member if you have an abundance of one particular item in your pantry.

Don't forget about the CSA Pumpkin Carving Contest! This week we will give participating members a large pumpkin for carving and a medium one to those who are not and would like to decorate their step. Be sure to review the rules and dates below.

Lastly, we are in the planning stages of a possible soup/winter CSA for January and February. We are pretty excited about it and hope everything falls into place for the coming year. Until then, please let Rick, Navi or myself know if you would be interested.

Our farm wouldn't be what it is today without your wonderful support. A big thank you to our founding members, each and every one of you!

Owner Harrison Bardwell 

We want to be sure our founding members have first choice of a share for next year before we open enrollment to the public.

​If you are planning on joining us again and you haven't already, please talk with Rick or Navi and they will add you to the call list for 2020. You can also email bardwellfarm@gmail.com or text/call (413) 800-5583 to be added.

​We would love to have you all back again next year!

• participants will receive a carving pumpkin in this week's share
• carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom at the farm by October 25th
• October 26th and 27th we will display the pumpkins and light them at dusk for the public to see
• photos of the pumpkins (that will be taken by us) will be uploaded to the Bardwell Farm Facebook Page for 2 days where the public will vote for their favorite design
• Monday we will announce the winner
• the winner will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote loaded with goodies

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Also...

• members can use their own pumpkin not provided by our farm if you so wish
• store bought pumpkin carving kits can be used

4 DELICIOUS SWEET POTATO RECIPES
Tasty.com
One potato, two potato, sweet potato more!

More recipes:

• Buttered Spinach with Vinegar - epicurious.com
• Turkey Spinach Sliders - epicurious.com
• French Canadian Onion Soup - foodandwine.com
• Baked Stuffed Onion - marthastewart.com
• Eggs In Purgatory - bonappetit.com
• Crustless Tomato-Ricotta Pie - bonappetit.com
• Sweet Potato Cakes With Kale and Bean Salad - goodhousekeeping.com
• Tuscan Sausage and Kale Frittata - goodhousekeeping.com
• Butternut Squash Risotto - goodhousekeeping.com
• Roasted Butternut Squash With Cider Vinaigrette - goodhousekeeping.com​

​WHAT TO USE FIRST​

1. Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
2. Apples - best stored in fridge crisper drawer, counter up to week, best flavor eaten within 2 to 3 days
3. Spinach - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​
4. Lettuce - wash, dry, place in a container with a paper towel on the top and bottom, refrigerate in crisper, 5 to 10 days shelf life  
5. Beets - use greens within 2 days, but think of the root like a potato, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 day shelf life
6. Parsnips - store unwashed parsnips in a cool dark place, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag in crisper drawer, 2 weeks plus shelf life
7. Sugar Pumpkin - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
8. Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month

3 Savory Vegan One Pot Pumpkin Recipes
Caitlin Shoemaker
Three savory pumpkin recipes that are vegan, gluten-free, and made in one pot!

​More Recipes:

• Easy Roasted Pumpkin - steamykitchen.com
• Braised Pork in a Pumpkin - foodwishes.com
• Mini Pumpkin Pies - cleananddelicious.com
• Oven Grilled Parsnips - foodwishes.com
• Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper - tasteofhome.com
• Carrot & Parsnip Bisque - tasteofhome.com
• Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce - epicurious.com
• Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps - tasteofhome.com