Forkful: October 18th & 20th | Week 20

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Lettuce
• Cabbage
• Parsnips
• Butternut Squash
• Leeks
• Apples
• Carving Pumpkin

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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THANK YOU

​This is the last week for the CSA farm share, 20 weeks have flown by, and it is always bittersweet. In a way we feel a bit of relief that we made it through the craziest part of the season and we all get a little break, but we are also sad that we won't see all of you until next year.

We really appreciate your early commitment to our farm and can't emphasize enough how you all made it possible for us to weather this really challenging season. 

A big thank you to everyone who placed their trust in us and helped our farm grow!

Thank you again,

Owner Harrison Bardwell 

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WHAT TO USE FIRST​​​​​

• Apples - best stored in fridge crisper drawer, counter up to week, best flavor eaten within 2 to 3 days
• ​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 
• Cabbage - refrigerate in an open plastic or paper bag, up to 10 days
• Leeks - refrigerate in a closed paper bag, up to 2 weeks
• Parsnips - store unwashed in a cool dark place, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag in crisper drawer for up to 2 months
• Butternut Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months

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LET'S GET COOKING

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
The Stay At Home Chef| YouTube
Enjoy the aromatic, sweet flavor of roasted butternut squash with this simple recipe that even includes help for cutting and peeling in addition to four different flavor options... read more

more recipes:

• Butternut Squash & Turkey Chili - Food Network
• Orange-Maple Butternut Squash Mash - Food Network
• Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie - Food Network
• Toffee Apple Pies with Dulce de Leche - Delicious
• Glazed Pork Cutlets with Apple Slaw - Delicious
• Light and Fluffy Baked Apple Pancake - Food & Wine
• Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce - Epicurious
• Cast-Iron Roast Chicken with Caramelized Leeks - Bon Appetit
• Crustless Ham-and-Leek Quiche - Country Living
  

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

Our fall ornamental donation looks great!

Hard at work during leek harvest!

Carving pumpkins headed for River Valley Co-op!

Another beautiful Bardwell Farm sunrise!

Look closely, see anything spooky?

The new high tunnel took on a bit of water with the last storm!

3" inches of precipitation with the overnight storm last week!

We're still harvesting pumpkins from the field!

Winter greens already coming up in the high tunnel!

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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
csa@bardwellfarm.com