Forkful: August 2nd & 4th | Week 9

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Sweet Corn
• Fresh White Onions
• Broccoli
• Purple Cabbage
• Tomatoes
• Kale
• Peaches

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​​​​

• 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

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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

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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.

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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]