Forkful: Aug & Sept 2021 - Week 14

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Summer Squash
• Eggplant
• Lettuce
• Peppers
• White Onions
  
• Potatoes

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
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​Hatfield Area Members 
​Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

• Tuesdays & Fridays
• 3pm to 6pm
• Choice selected, curbside pickup & delivery

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

• Thursdays
• ​1pm to 6pm
• Pre-prepared tote pickup

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WEATHER ALERT
Monday - August 30, 2021
Last week Hurricane Henri, this week Hurricane Ida, please be prepared and bring those umbrellas folks!

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FIELD NOTES

This week I put together a little video about what we've been dealing with in terms of our crop health and the weather. It's a little lengthy, but please give it watch. There is a lot of information here and may help bring a little awareness you may not find in your local grocery store, a good "behind the scenes" if you will.

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST​

• Summer Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the 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
• 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
• White Onions -  up to 2 weeks, peeled in fridge, several weeks, unpeeled, cool dry place
• Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator

DID YOU KNOW: Potatoes
Gold Rush miners in the 1800’s prized the potato because it prevented scurvy.  Miners traded gold for the precious potato ounce for ounce, and for good reason.  One medium potato contains 30% of the adult recommended amount of Vitamin C, the vitamin the body needs to prevent scurvy!

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LETS GET COOKING

HASSELBACK GARLIC BUTTER POTATOES
Delish | YouTube
Try this easy and tasty way to spice up your potato side dish! 

more recipes:

• Fried Mashed Potato Balls - Delish
• German Potato Salad - Delish
• Zucchini Bread Waffles - Food Network
• Amalfi Spaghetti & Zucchini - Food Network
• Creamy Cherry Tomato & Summer Squash Pasta - Cookie & Kate
• Summer Squash & Ricotta Galette - This Mess Is Ours
• Baked Eggplant & Pancetta Pasta - Food Network
• Garlic & Herb Eggplant - Food Network

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Navi showing off her beautiful zinnia flower bouquet!

Getting more plants into the field for fall!

Watermelon and cantaloupes were added to the farm stand last week!

We still trying to dry out from all of the rainfall we received!

Our next round of cauliflower is looking beautiful!

We love looking at a newly planted field!

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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.

Reminder: pickup days cannot be changed, the day that was chosen on the enrollment form will be your day for the 20 weeks of the program

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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]