Forkful: June 7th & 9th | Week 1

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Asparagus
• Spinach
• Lettuce
• Bok Choy
• Fresh Spring Onions

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
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​Hatfield Area Members 
​Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

• Tuesday - June 7th
• 3pm to 6pm

​Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013

• Thursday - June 9th
• ​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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FIELD NOTES

The crew harvesting fresh red and yellow spring onions

Welcome to the first week of the farm share everyone!

There are a ton of things going on at the farm any given day of the week. This is where we will keep you updated about all of these things including the progress of our shared investment.

It has been a really busy month finishing up everything for the CSA. The fields are prepped and planted. We laid miles of biodegradable plastic and planted thousands upon thousands of seedlings and seeds. We got out in the fields as early as we could and stayed out there as long as we could. We had so many after dark days, more than we can count and many more to come.

It's been a cooler than usual spring with several extreme heat days, some reaching into the upper 90s. Luckily, we have had just the right amount of rain in between those days to keep everything moving along. It's all shaping up to be a bountiful June!

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions what-so-ever about the CSA or your share, call (413) 800-5583 or email [email protected].

Thank you again for investing in our farm and we'll be seeing you soon!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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YOUR CSA EXPERIENCE
These tips will help enhance your farm share

• Gather your favorite shopping bag, basket, or box for the upcoming pickup
• Purchase or find clean kitchen towels that have not been used as cleaning rags for use in food preparation
• Have a sharp knife that feels like it was made for your hand and a large cutting board
• Be sure to clean and test your kitchen appliances if you haven't used them in a while 
• Stock your pantry with staples, have items within reach without having to make a trip to the grocery store (butter, oil, vinegars, flour, sugar, pasta, grains, beans, spices, herbs, etc)
• Give the interior of your fridge and freezer a good cleaning, discard anything that is out of date and organize, be sure to label items with dates
• Find a good resource for recipes, and stay up to date with the latest food trends and cooking methods
• Have an open mind (this is important), we know you may have never tried some of the items in your share, but part of the experience is "trying something new"

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WHAT TO USE FIRST​

• Asparagus - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator, cut ends and place in large mason jar filled with a cup of water
• Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• Spinach - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​​
• ​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
• Fresh Spring Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator​

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LETS GET COOKING

Why You Shouldn’t Snap the Ends Off Asparagus
America's Test Kitchen | YouTube
​Asparagus is such a widely popular vegetable, that even the oldest surviving cookbook features a recipe for it. Dan chats about how it's grown, how to prepare it, and the absolute best ways to cook it.  read more

more recipes:

• Perfect Roasted Asparagus - Cookie & Kate
• Spaghetti al Limone with Asparagus - Bon Appetit
• Spinach & Cheese Strata - Damn Delicious
• Spinach Rice with Feta - A Couple Cooks
• 10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy - The Forked Spoon
• Bok Choy Chicken Soup - The Spruce Eats
• Olive Oil–Roasted Spring Onions - Bon Appetit
• Bacon and Egg Sandwiches with Pickled Spring Onions - Bon Appetit

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Heading out in the John Deere to start the day

We planted 30,000+ leeks over the last month

We already have heirloom tomatoes beginning to form in the high tunnel

We have an amazing hard working crew

Our bell peppers are coming along nicely

We already are providing shade on the high tunnels with black mesh fabric

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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]