Forkful: July 5th & 7th | Week 5

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Shelling Peas 
• Red Leaf Lettuce
• Pickling Cucumbers 
• Dino Kale 
• Broccoli 
• Onions 
• Yellow squash 
• Beets 
• Sage

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
• Beets - 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
• Shelling Peas - 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator, do not was until until use
• Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
• Pickling 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
• Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator
• Sage - 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator place upright in a glass jar of water covered loosely with a plastic bag

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.

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HOW TO SHUCK & COOK PEAS
YouTube|Good Housekeeping UK
Shelling peas is easy when you follow this simple video read more...

more recipes:

• Grilled English Peas - Simple Recipes
• Fresh Pea Salad with Feta & Walnuts - An Oregon Cottage
• 16 Delicious Ways To Cook With Sage - Taste
• Chicken Breasts & Fresh Sage - Food52
• Easy Homemade Pickles - Cookie & Kate
• Creamy Cucumber Salad - A Couple Cooks
• Cucumber Salsa - A Couple Cooks
• Asian Cucumber Salad - Feasting At Home
• Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie - Minimalist Baker

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Pickling cucumbers are now abundant!

A lovely sunrise last Friday!

Early morning broccoli harvest with the crew!

Beautiful heads of broccoli!

Top-dressing winter squash, it's looking good!

Another late evening, but the sunset made it rewarding!

Kerin stocking the farmstand and getting ready for CSA!

Sunflowers are ready!

Thank you Sara for sending your meal prep photos!

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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]