Forkful: October - Week 19

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Lettuce (choice)
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Beets
• Parsnips
• Winter Squash (choice)
• Apples (choice)
• Sugar Pumpkins

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
[email protected]

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RAIN ALERT FRIDAY
The forecast is calling for possible rain Friday. We will be moving our pickup location indoors if the chance increases. 

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The Bardwell Farm pumpkin patch!

FIELD NOTES
It really felt like fall this past weekend and we all dressed for it! Unfortunately the first frost took most of the vulnerable crops, but we were in good position knowing ahead of time.

Friday the crew spent the day picking up winter squash and pumpkins and the last of the tomato crop is in too. Compared to last year we now have a bounty in storage and we will have all of your Thanksgiving veggies at the ready.

My father and I are hustling to finish up the greenhouse. The main frame is complete and we are beginning the end walls. It is now a race against the weather. When everything is complete we will have new growing tools for season 2020!

Only 2 weeks left (including this one) of the farm share. I know we talked about it last week, but we really can't believe it's going to be done for the season. We're really pumped about the Pumpkin Carving Contest for the last hoorah and hoping most of you can join!

See you all this week :)

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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​WHAT TO USE FIRST​

1. Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator
2. Apples - best stored in fridge crisper drawer, counter up to week, best flavor eaten within 2 to 3 days
3. Spinach - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​
4. 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  
5. Beets - use greens within 2 days, but think of the root like a potato, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 day shelf life
6. Parsnips - store unwashed parsnips in a cool dark place, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag in crisper drawer, 2 weeks plus shelf life
7. Sugar Pumpkin - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
8. Winter Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month

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NEW FARM TO TABLE PRODUCTS

Current new items:

• Mountainside Maple Syrup Nips
• Honey Oat Bread
• Pumpkin Walnut Bread
• Apple Cider

Items coming soon:

• Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Dilly Beans
• Pickled Radishes

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LET'S GET COOKING

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RECIPE SPOTLIGHT

3 Savory Vegan One Pot Pumpkin Recipes
Caitlin Shoemaker
Three savory pumpkin recipes that are vegan, gluten-free, and made in one pot!

​More Recipes:

• Easy Roasted Pumpkin - steamykitchen.com
• Braised Pork in a Pumpkin - foodwishes.com
• Mini Pumpkin Pies - cleananddelicious.com
• Oven Grilled Parsnips - foodwishes.com
• Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper - tasteofhome.com
• Carrot & Parsnip Bisque - tasteofhome.com
• Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce - epicurious.com
• Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps - tasteofhome.com

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

We harvested a motherload of tomatoes!

Our autumn spinach came in!

We had our first frost wha-wah...

We picked gorgeous finger radishes!

Allis hauled pumpkins after dark!

Julia and Jonathan wiped lots and lots of tomatoes for the stand!

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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
[email protected]