Forkful: July 19th & 21st | Week 7

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Tomatoes
• Sweet Corn
• Cucumbers
• Squash
• Lettuce
• Beets
• Kale

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  
• Beets - 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
• Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life 
• Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer​
• Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer​

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LET'S GET COOKING

TURN ANY TOMATO INTO A PERFECT TOMATO
YouTube|What's Eating Dan? 
Buying tomatoes at the height of summer is the first step toward getting juicy, flavorful fruit. Follow along as Dan breaks down the science of tomatoes and shows you how to make some of our favorite tomato recipes read more...

more recipes:

• Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad - AllRecipes
• Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad - AllRecipes
• Corn-and-Ham Risotto - Country Living
• Blueberry-corn Muffins - Country Living
• Creamy Beet Hummus - A Couple Cooks
• Beet Smoothie - A Couple Cooks
• Lemon Garlic Sauteed Kale - Inspired Taste
• Nutty Kale Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onion - Taste of Home

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Kerin stocking the farmstand with a smile!

German Stripe Tomatoes are beginning to trickle in!

Another round of brassicas ready to go into the ground!

The crew hard at work pruning and trellising the high tunnel tomatoes!

Lettuce seedlings ready for planting!

Seeding trays after hours in the greenhouse!

Sunshine!

Wait, you're not a tomato!

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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]