Forkful: September - Week 14

Winter squash are here!

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Kabocha Squash
• Chinese Cabbage
• Sweet Corn
• Slicing Cucumbers
• Carrots
• Bell Peppers
• Specialty Tomatoes
• Garlic
• Apples

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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Monitoring the fall/winter crop at sunset

FIELD NOTES
Autumn feels like it's arriving early this year. The 10 day forecast is saying evening temperatures will be in the 40's and 50's. I wouldn't be surprised if we had an early frost!

The cool trend has definitely slowed crop growth a bit and we're already switching gears. The new spinach settings are really looking good and we're still harvesting lots of tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn. Cultivation is ongoing and some field cleanup is in progress.

As High Tunnel 2 nears completion we are scrambling to finish several other projects before winter, including a greenhouse. The summer has been a blur for me and I really can't believe fall is almost here. So much to do before winter.

We're excited and happy to announce Bardwell Farm Pumpkin Days will be held every weekend from October 5th through November 10th! While shopping for your pumpkins and ornamentals, sample hot apple cider and apple cider donuts, pumpkin bread, pear ginger tea bread and ginger molasses cookies from Woodstar Cafe, new coffees from our partners at Indigo Coffee, new fall jams and jellies from Mother's and so much more!

To kick-off September there is a taste of fall in this week's share, enjoy!

Owner Harrison Bardwell  

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WHAT TO USE FIRST

1. Sweet Corn - best eaten the same day, try to use within 2 days, husked corn should be refrigerated, stored loosely in plastic or brown paper bag keeping the end open
2. Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator 
3. Cucumbers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
4. Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
5. Carrots​​ - wash, use greens within 2 days, store in a container with a little bit of water, refrigerate, several weeks of shelf life if water is changed periodically
6. Chinese Cabbage - refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 days for Green and Red varieties
7. Apples - best stored in fridge crisper drawer, counter up to week, best flavor eaten within 2 to 3 days
8. Garlic - will keep several months, store whole head in an open end paper bag or mesh container at room temperature in a dry dark place with good air circulation, once head is broken cloves will remain freshest up to 10 days, refrigeration will sprout bulb within a few days, try to avoid the fridge
9. Kabocha Squash -  store in a cool dry place for up to 1-2 months

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LETS GET COOKING

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RECIPE SPOTLIGHT

Kabocha Squash | Japanese Pumpkin 101
Clean & Delicious
If you've never worked with this variety of winter squash before this video will show you how to store, prep and cook this low-calorie, nutrient rich squash so you can enjoy eating it right away!

More recipes:

• Kabocha Squash Soup with Apple & Butternut Squash - theinheritedplate.com
• Chai Oatmeal with Spiced Kabocha Swirl - purelyelizabeth.wordpress.com
• Cabbage and Carrots Stir Fry with Rice Noodles - ifoodreal.com
• Chinese Cabbage & Mandarin Orange Salad - forksoverknives.com
• Apple Pie French Toast - bakerbynature
• Easy Apple Crisp - bettycrocker.com 

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

We received amazing gifts from friends!

We completed more work on the barn renovation!

We spied boootiful pumpkins in the winter squash fields!

We watched our spinach grow!

We took in more painted skies!

We began harvesting winter squash!

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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
bardwellfarm@gmail.com