Forkful: July - Week 8

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Bell Peppers
• Eggplant 
• Sweet Corn
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Leafy Greens (choice)
• Cabbage (choice)
• Garlic

PICK-UP LOCATION
Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
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​(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com

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RAIN ALERT TUESDAY
The forecast is calling for rain Tuesday and we will be moving our pickup location indoors. Come up the steps, through the side door and we'll see you inside :)

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Our winter crop is looking amazing!

FIELD NOTES
After the weekend heatwave (and man was it hot) the rain finally arrived and we are excited! There's still lots of harvest and field work to do but it feels great! The crops will love it too and we should see them explode! Not literally of course, but they were thirsty and it will push them along for sure.

Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are almost to size. We should be harvesting firsts into the coming week. All other crops are holding steady.

After all this rain most weeds will germinate and it'll be a mad-dash to catch all of them before they take over. It's looking much cooler this week though which will keep the crew happy and the plants a little less stressed.

Really can't believe August is just around the corner.

See you soon!

​Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST

1. Sweet Corn - best eaten the same day, try to use within 2 days, husked corn should be refrigerated, stored loosely in plastic or brown paper bag keeping the end open
2. Eggplant - eat within 2 days or refrigerate, unwashed, in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 5 to 7 day shelf life​
3. Lettuce - wash, dry, place in a container with a paper towel on the top and bottom, refrigerate in crisper, 5 to 10 days shelf life
4. Swiss Chard - refrigerate, unwashed, in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 7 day shelf life​
5. Pickling Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
6. Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
7. Carrots - wash, use greens within 2 days, store in a container with a little bit of water, refrigerate, several weeks of shelf life if water is changed periodically
8. Garlic - will keep several months, store whole head in an open end paper bag or mesh container at room temperature in a dry dark place with good air circulation, once head is broken cloves will remain freshest up to 10 days, refrigeration will sprout bulb within a few days, try to avoid the refrigerator 

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NEW THIS WEEK
We will be featuring fresh baked goods from Henion Bakery during pickup hours!

• Brioche Loaf
• French Bread
• Rye Bread
• Pioneer Sourdough Bread
• Scottish Butter Scones

Golden, soft, and pillowy brioche, an airy French pastry bread that is used for everything from hamburgers to French toast. Toast and pair with your favorite jam or just have a slice by itself , sooo good!

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LETS GET COOKING

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More recipes:

• Shrimp Boil Skewers with Corn, Sausage & Potatoes - purewow.com
• Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs - purewow.com
• Cucumber Pickles With Lemon - mykoreankitchen.com
• Freezer Cucumber Pickles - tasteofhome.com
• Blackened Carrots - foodandwine.com
• Carrot Mac & Cheese - foodandwine.com

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

What is skyr?
Carolyn Brotherton | cooksIllustrated.com
In America, skyr is found in the yogurt aisle and is labeled as yogurt. However, if you are lucky enough to visit Iceland, people there will tell you that skyr is not a yogurt at all, but rather a cheese.​.. read more

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

We mowed the first cover crop in High Tunnel 2!

Visited Indigo Coffee Roasters and shot our next vlog :)

Harvested our first eggplant!

Watched the most amazing sunsets <3

We tried Maple Skyr from Mayval Farm for the first time!

Picked some crazy carrots LOL!

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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, when the program starts, 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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​