Forkful: June 2020 - Week 5

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Pickling Cucumbers
• Broccoli
• Zephyr & Pantheon Summer Squash
• Hakurei Turnips
• Arrowhead Cabbage
• Sweet Crisp Salad Mix
• Daikon Radish
• Romaine Lettuce

DAYS & TIMES
Tuesdays & Fridays
3:00pm to 6:00pm

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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WEATHER ALERTS
UPDATE Sunday - June 28, 2020
It's looking like we have a pretty good chance for rain and thunderstorms most of the week. If it is raining, the check-in and CSA tables will be on the backside of the tent facing the sidewalk. Be sure to have your umbrella on hand in case there there a few other folks in queue.

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A farmer's reward at the end of a long hard day

FIELD NOTES
It finally rained and we got a good soaking one too! The crops are happy and we're beyond relieved. With several more chances over the next few days this should carry us through for a bit and push along our much anticipated sweet corn.

Speaking of rain and thunderstorms, our new 20x30' tent fared pretty darn good even in the heavy wind gusts. It's great to have some shelter for our products where we didn't have it before!

We're excited to have broccoli for the very first time ever and you, our CSA members will be the first to give it a try! Also new to the share is Arrowhead Cabbage, Daikon Radish, Pantheon Squash, Zephyr Squash, and Sweet Crisp Salad Mix. We can't wait to share it with you and hope you enjoy it :)

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST

TIP: Don't boil, steam or saute your broccoli to preserve the nutrients and vitamins!

• Cucumbers - 1 week, unwashed, plastic bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Turnip - 2 to 3 weeks, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
• Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
• Broccoli - 7 to 14 days, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
• Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer

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LETS GET COOKING

THE BEST SQUASH CASSEROLE
Evolving Table
A healthy squash casserole recipe that is made with yellow squash, zucchini, a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan topping and then baked in the oven to crispy perfection!  This easy summer squash and zucchini casserole is a wonderful side dish casserole recipe to serve up for summer picnics!
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QUICK & EASY DILL PICKLES
Evolving Table
Refrigerator Dill Pickles – a quick, easy, and delicious quick pickles recipe! Learn how to make the BEST homemade pickled cucumber recipe that is slightly sweet, a little tangy, and has a drink-worthy juice that is absolutely addicting!

more recipes:

• Epic Roasted Broccoli - A Couple Cooks
• Broccoli Cheese Wild Rice Casserole - A Couple Cooks
• Chargrilled Cabbage - Taste of Home
• Cheesy Cabbage Gratin - Bon Appetit
• Refrigerator Dill Pickles - All Recipes
• How To Quick Pickle Any Vegetable - The Kitchen
• Daikon Radish Salad - Platings & Pairings
• Spicy Roasted Daikon Radish French Fries - Cooking On the Weekends

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​FARM2TABLE GOODIES SPOTLIGHT

Mondego Acres Pasture Raised Eggs & Whole Chickens
Mondego Acres Farm - Northfield, Ma
​We just received 24 dozen of the BEST eggs this side of Western Massachusetts!

Indigo Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
Indigo Coffee - Northampton, Ma
A superb blend of medium roast coffees infused with nitrogen for a naturally smooth and creamy texture. Cold brewed for 20 hours and pasteurized using a low temperature method to preserve flavor.

Enjoy sweet bright notes of South American origins, balanced by the body and depth of Indonesian and African origins.

• Craft Roasted
• No Additives or Preservatives
• Fair Trade 

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Bardwell Farm IQF Spinach
Bardwell Farm - Hatfield, Ma
If you are missing our fresh spinach, we still have plenty of our frozen spinach to go around!

PRE-ORDER HERE

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​9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

Sam-i-am made room in the office by cutting down our the room separator and some-way some-how this happened :)

It's a heart-BEET!

More progress is being made on the out buildings!

Tomatoes are looking gorge!

Love, love, love a freshly turned field!

Tassels on the short-day sweet corn!

Received this beautiful thank you in the mail... amazing <3

Saw many pop-up thunderstorms build and miss us completely!

Almost white-out conditions in the field when the winds blew!

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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. 

(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com