Forkful: August 9th & 11th | Week 10

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Sweet Corn
• Eggplant
• Bell Peppers
• Swiss Chard
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Beets

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​​​​

• 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

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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

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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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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]