Forkful: September 27th & 29th | Week 17

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Broccoli
• Cubanelle Pepper
• Lettuce
• Potatoes
• Yellow Onions
• Sugar Pumpkin
• Butternut Squash

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​​​​​

• Broccoli - cut florets, 4 to 5 days in a plastic, refrigerator crisper drawer
• Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
• 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  
• Potatoes - 3 to 5 weeks in the pantry, 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator
• Onions - store in a cool, dry, ventilated place, up to 4-6 weeks, don't store with potatoes, they expedite shelf life
• Sugar Pumpkin - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
• Butternut Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 2 months

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LETS GET COOKING

HOW TO COOK BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Clean & Delicious | YouTube
Learn the easiest way to prep and cook butternut squash and enjoy two easy recipes using this popular winter squash... read more

more recipes:

• Mashed Potatoes & Butternut Squash - Food & Wine
• Golden Macaroni and Cheese with Butternut Squash Puree - Food & Wine
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - Delish
• Pumpkin Bread Pudding - Delish
• Turkey Stuffed Cubanelles Peppers - Food Network
• Sunset Park Stuffed Cubanelles - Food Network
• Colcannon - The Pioneer Woman
  

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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FARM

High tunnel 3 is almost complete!

Blue Hubbard Squash is back, have you ever cooked one of these?

We'll be stocking decorative corn soon!

Our Heirloom Cinderella Pumpkins are really popular this year!

Another round of pumpkins harvested!

It's getting dark at 7:30, we're losing daylight!

Harrison working behind the scenes :)

Who wouldn't want this box of fall goodies!

More rain this past week meant more trucks that were stuck in the fields...

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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