Forkful: September 2020 - Week 16

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• sweet corn
• acorn squash
• bunching broccoli 
• beets
• eggplant
• heirlooms & slicing tomatoes
• swiss chard
• garlic

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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com

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WEATHER ALERTS
Sunday - September 13, 2020
Chance of rain with your pickup on Friday folks, be sure to bring that umbrella.

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FIELD NOTES

No frost on the Little Jacks just yet, but we're seeing 38 degree overnight temps in the 15 day!

Our days are turning chilly and it's been harvest, harvest, harvest. We are trying to get it all in before the frosts come. Speaking of harvest, Pumpkin Days begins this weekend! Our pumpkin displays will be up and we will have all kinds of fall decor like indian corn, cornstalks, mums (8 colors to choose from), straw bales, and most importantly, PUMPKINS! We'll have our traditional small, medium, and large carvers, sugars, gourds and the wicked popular Warty Goblins. New this year you'll see heirloom pumpkins, Little Jacks and Baby Boos too! All of the autumn goodies we all love will be here like fresh pressed cider, apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, ginger molasses cookies, pumpkin spice and maple nut coffees, as well as fresh baked bread, local maple syrup, pumpkin butter, and apple maple jam!

The holidays will be here soon! For those of you that are interested we are bringing in limited pre-order pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys from Mondego Acres Farm. At this time we will only be offering them to our CSA members! Pricing and availability will be coming soon. If you would like more information please call, message us or talk with your Bardwell Farm representative during CSA pickup.

Enjoy your share this week folks!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST 

• sweet corn - 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator
• bunching broccoli - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer 
• slicing tomatoes - turning ripe 3 to 5 days countertop, ripe 7 days in refrigerator
• eggplant - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer 
• swiss chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• beets - up to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
• acorn squash - 4 to 5 weeks in a cool dry place
• garlic - whole head of garlic unpeeled will last up to 6 months

DID YOU KNOW
Did you know when it comes to micronutrients, acorn squash has plenty to offer. One cup serves up a whopping 37% of your DV of vitamin C, 18% DV of vitamin A, 22% DV magnesium, and 26% potassium. It's also a good source of iron, folate, manganese, and vitamins B1 and B6.

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LETS GET COOKING

MAPLE GLAZED SQUASH
Food Wishes | YouTube
​Tasty and easy recipe if you've never tried acorn squash before :)

more recipes:​

• Sausage & Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash - Cooking Light
• Sweet Corn Ice Cream & Butterscotch - Epicurious
• Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Black Bean Quesadillas - Epicurious
• Eggplant Parm Chips - Delish
• Eggplant Tostadas - Delish
• Swiss Chard with Lemon, Parmesan & Bread Crumbs - Alexandra's Kitchen
• Caramelized Onions & Swiss Chard - Don't Waste the Crumbs 

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FARM2TABLE SPOTLIGHT

NEW Bart's Ice Cream
Available in the online farm store, Peanut Butter Paradise
Cookie Dough
Midnight Chocolate
Salted Caramel
Mousse & Raspberry
Almond EnJoy!

Shop

​It's starting to feel fally around here! This is your one-stop-shop for mums, pumpkins, gourds, indian corn, straw bales, cornstalks and more!
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SHOP

Pumpkin Spice & Maple Nut Coffee
Available now in the online farm store in 12oz bags, ground or whole bean!

SHOP

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We are still several weeks out but we wanted to plant this pumpkin patch in your head. The Great Pumpkin needs carvers for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and we want you to enter! There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes with more details to come. Start planning your cool, spooky, and kooky designs, it's going to be spooktacular! 

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LIMITED PREORDER PASTURE RAISED THANKSGIVING TURKEYS

We will be taking limited preorders for Mondego Acres Pasture Raised Turkeys this Thanksgiving holiday! Pricing and availability will be coming in the next few weeks. If you are interested please call, message, or let your Bardwell Farm CSA representative know and add you to the call list.

SEND ME INFO

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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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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

Tractor issues continue, but we may be in luck finding parts! Farmers helping farmers <3

Well hello there little guy!

Planting a fall setting of lettuce with the new paper pot transplanter!

Multitasking at its finest!

Karlie showing Chase Hill Farm's new insulated bag they use for the raw cheese deliveries <3 Cheddar is back in stock!

Harry besting Ainsley with morning setup time!

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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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com

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