Forkful: September 13th & 15th | Week 15

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Leeks
• Kale
• Beets
• Fresh White Onion
• Bell Peppers
• Carrots
• Purple Cabbage

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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WHAT TO USE FIRST​​​​​

• Kale - you want to eat your greens when they are at their darkest color, especially kale, you will always get the maximum benefit
• Beets - 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
• Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
• Leeks - refrigerate in a closed paper bag, up to 2 weeks
• Fresh Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator​
• Carrots - store unwashed in a cool dark place, wrapped in a paper towel and placed in a plastic bag in crisper drawer, 2 weeks plus shelf life
• Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer

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LET'S GET COOKING

HONEY ROASTED CARROTS
YouTube|The Stay At Home Chef
This recipe for Honey Roasted Carrots is an easy and delicious way to enjoy carrots. It takes just minutes to get this easy vegetable side dish into the oven... read more

more recipes:

• Carrot Zucchini Bread - Taste of Home
• English Pub Split Pea Soup - Taste of Home
• Carrot & Orange Cake - Food & Wine
• Harvard Beets - Taste of Home
• Beet & Carrot Latkes - Food Network
• Butternut Squash & Kale Gratin - Taste of Home
• Sausage & Kale Soup - Taste of Home

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

We're making pretty good headway on the high tunnel project!

The crew sharing a good laugh after the sweet corn harvest!

We began stocking 12" pot mums at the farmstand!

Hunter getting the job done!

We now have winter squash aplenty!

Our last planting of fall spinach!

Another beauty!

Sara putting together beautiful zinnia bouquets!

We have honeycrisp apples!

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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