Forkful: September 2020 - Week 15

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• sweet corn
• red potatoes
• radishes
• celery
• bell peppers
• aji & banana peppers
• leeks
• kale
• 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
[email protected]

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WEATHER ALERTS
Monday - September 7, 2020
No rain in the forecast, but be sure to keep those umbrellas handy folks!

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FIELD NOTES

Mini Boos, Cannonballs, Little Jacks, and Warty Goblins are coming!
 
We are scrambling this week because our main tractor is having motor issues forcing it out of commission. This makes things stressful and harder to get things accomplished, but we are fortunate that we have good relationships with other local farmers in town to have the ability to borrow equipment to help get the job done. 

Fall is in the air and Pumpkin Days will be here before you know it! The field pumpkins are beginning to turn orange early due to the drought conditions this year. We may have some issues with ripening but don't you fret, we will have pumpkins!

We're very excited to get more winter crops into the high tunnels. We are planting winter greens such as winterbor kale, red and white russian kales, swiss chard baby greens, a plethora of spinach varieties, along with green and red lettuce varieties, arugula, and bok choy. Stay tuned on this project, it will be an interesting one!

​Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST 

• sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
• kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
• lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed, refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
• red potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
• peppers - 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• leeks - refrigerate in a closed paper bag, up to 2 weeks​​​
• ​celery - 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator

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DID YOU KNOW
Radishes were brought Massachusetts by 1629. Radishes are members of the Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage) family. The root is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and horseradish, among others. Radishes are a great low-cal snack; one cup of sliced radishes has only 19 calories.

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LETS GET COOKING

BEST ROAST POTATOES EVER
The Food Lab | YouTube
Incredibly crisp and crunchy on the outside, with centers that are creamy and packed with potato flavor. We dare you to make them and not love them. We double-dare you!

more recipes:

• Best Scalloped Potato Recipe - Jerry James Stone
• Red Hasselback Potatoes - Epicurious
• Basic Sofrito - The Spruce Eats
• Aji Dulce Cocktail - Difford's Guide
• Easy Corn Chowder - Spend With Pennies 
• Black Bean & Corn Salad - Vegan Fusion
• Kale Pesto - Fruit Veggie Struggle
• Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Kale, Cranberries, and Chickpeas - Well Plated

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CSA 2021 CALL LIST

Have you enjoyed the CSA this year and want to be notified when the 2021 enrollment begins? Send us a quick note including your phone number and email and we'll be sure to let you know!

ADD ME TO THE LIST

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FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT

Thomas Farm Cheeses
​Cow Cheese Curds and Goat Crumbles, Cranberry, Chive, Garlic Dill and Plain Chevre

​NOBL Pumpkin Latte
​Pumpkin Maple Oat Milk Lattes available ice cold

Bart's Pumpkin & Spice​
​​New flavors available, Pumpkin & Spice, Apple Pie, Mint Chip, Caramel Heath Crunch and MassMocha

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

Our tan buffalo has be repaired!

Karlie rejoicing over the arrival of winter squash!

Planting winter kale with the paper pot transplanter!

Abby picking flowers for the CSA farm share!

Another amazing sunset chillin' on a dirt road!

Harvesting ginormous German Stripe Tomatoes 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
[email protected]