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

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Sweet Corn
• Tomatoes
• Leeks
• Romaine
• Kale
• Eggplant
• Acorn squash

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
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​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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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. 
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(413) 800-5583
[email protected]