Forkful: July 2021 - Week 8

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Sweet Corn
• Cucumbers
• Beets
• Romaine Lettuce
• Kale
• Cabbage
• Garlic

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 19, 2021
The weather is actually looking pretty for this week and who's happy about this?
We are!

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FIELD NOTES

Rain rain go away...
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Welcome to Bardwell Farm Marina, I mean, week 8 everyone! Mother Nature has been throwing everything at us lately from extreme heat to excessive precipitation, over 10+ inches to be exact. The storms have been pretty severe too with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and flooding. We really need to dry out and we're hoping this will be the week to do just that.

On-top of the weather the crew has been keeping the good fight battling weeds, trellising tomatoes, planting, working the tent, and farmers' markets. Despite the weather its been getting done and I'm proud of them. It's not easy doing this kind of work in these conditions.

New to the share this week... fresh garlic and more sweet corn :) ENJOY!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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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
• Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
• Lettuce - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
• Beets - up to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer

TIP: GARLIC
The shelf life of garlic can go as long as a year or as short as a few days depending on how you store it. A properly stored whole bulb of garlic can last up to three to five months in the pantry. Once the bulb is broken, you can expect the quality of your garlic to decrease rather quickly. Individual unpeeled garlic cloves can last for seven to ten days in the pantry.

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LETS GET COOKING

HOW TO ROAST GARLIC
TasteMade, Frankie Celenza |YouTube
Thumbs up if you can slather garlic on EVERYTHING!

more recipes:

• Grilled Garlic & Black Pepper Shrimp - Bon Appetit
• Garlic & Kale Soup - A Couple Cooks
• Citrus & Roasted Beet Salad - Taste of Home
• Oven Baked Beet Chips - A Spicy Perspective
• Sweet Restaurant Coleslaw - Allrecipes
• ​Lemon Garlic Sautéed Cabbage - Inspired Taste 
• Cool Ranch Kale Dip - Food & Wine
• Sautéed Kale - Food Network

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​​​​WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM

After all of this crazy severe weather our sweet corn looks pretty darn good!

Planting more brassicas!

Flowers are beginning to come in, look for them at the farm stand and in your shares soon!

Eggplant coming soon!

Sam holding down the farmers' market tent during the storm last week!

Oh, hello there little dude :)

Creepy clouds during the storms last week!

Navi trellising the heirloom tomatoes during the intense heat of the day!

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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]