Forkful: July 2021 - Week 6

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Shelling Peas
• Bunching Broccoli
• Cauliflower
  
• Summer Squash
  
• Salanova Lettuce
  
• Radishes

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 - July 5, 2021
It looks like we have the potential for thunderstorms throughout the week folks. Be sure to bring your umbrellas and stay informed as the week progresses. 

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FIELD NOTES

The farm stand is filling up with all kinds of summer goodies!

Did everyone have a wonderful 4th of July holiday? We hope you did! If you ate too many bad things fear not, you can dive into this weeks share and we'll help you get back on track :)

After scouting the fields over the weekend we are beginning to see eggplant and peppers, and we even picked our first field tomato on Sunday! We've been selling high tunnel heirloom tomatoes for a couple of days now, but there's nothing like eating a warm tomato from the field.

Speaking of field crops, we're monitoring them closely for disease. With almost 3" of rain this past week this opens the door to this kind of thing. We're hoping to dry things out quickly before the next deluge comes. The benefit to all of this is you'll see more summer crops grow quickly with the 2-day heatwave we're supposed to receive. Only time will tell because Mother Nature is in charge.

Looking forward to seeing you all this week!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST​

• Shelling Peas - 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator, do not was until until use
• Cauliflower - cut florets, 4-7 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
• Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Lettuce - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
• Broccoli - 7 to 14 days, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer
• Radishes - 10 to 14 days in the refrigerator, trim greens, place in a container with a cup of water

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​DID YOU KNOW: SHELLING PEAS
The term ‘shelling peas’ refers to varieties of pea that require the pea to be removed from the pod or shell prior to use. Though shelling peas are one of the most popular types of pea plant in which to grow, they are often referred to by many other names. These common names include English peas, garden peas, and even sweet peas. The name sweet peas is especially problematic as true sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are a toxic ornamental flower and are not edible.

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​LETS GET COOKING

HOW TO COOK FRESH PEAS
Well Done | YouTube
This is your window to scoop up fresh green peas, every minute of it by cooking these green glories to their maximum delicious potential. 

more recipes:

• How to Prep Shelling Peas - Jacob Burton
• Simply Fresh Buttered Peas - Unsophisticook
• Roasted Broccolini & Lemon With Parmesan - New York Times
• Sun Dried Tomato Broccolini Pasta - Girl with the Iron Cast
• General Tso's Cauliflower - Food Network
• Garlic & Herb Cauliflower Chips - Food Network
  

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​​WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM

Eggplant is coming soon!

Almost 3" of rain fell going into the 4th of July weekend!

The fields have been battered with wind and rain, but the plants are still standing!

Aw, a harvest buddy!

Our product selling out at grocery stores!

And the rain kept coming... and coming... and, yeah.

Beautiful loose-stem cauliflower!

New raw honey at our stand, online farm store, and farmers' market!

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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]