Forkful: September - Week 16

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Delicata Squash
• Beets
• Carrots
• Baby Potatoes
• Cabbage
• Slicing Tomatoes
• Bell Peppers
• Banana Peppers

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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The season may be winding down but there's still so much to do!

FIELD NOTES
We are happy to report the winter squash and pumpkin harvest is going amazingly well, we’re seeing large fruit and high yields. The weather is with us and the future forecast is looking good. Compared to last year at this time it is a night and day difference.

It felt really good decorating the farmstand this past weekend. We couldn't believe how many people stopped early looking for pumpkins! Even though we are several days away from the first day of fall, I think we all felt the autumn spirit :)

Speaking of spirit and pumpkins, how about a CSA pumpkin carving contest! Week 20 of the CSA we will include a pumpkin in your share. To enter... carve your pumpkin and drop it off at the farm by October 25th. October 26th and 27th the public will vote for their favorite pumpkin and on Monday we will announce the winner. We encourage you to participate, it'll be spooktacular!

Looking forward to seeing you all this week :)

​Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST

1. Tomatoes - ripe, 1 to 5 days pantry and 5 to 7 refrigerator 
2. Banana Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​
3. Bell Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​
4. Cabbage - refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 days for Green and Red varieties
5. Beets - use the greens within 2 days, but think of the root like a potato, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 10 day shelf life​
6. Delicata Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
7. 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
8. Potatoes - store in a brown paper bag, placed in a cool dry place, will last 3 to 5 weeks

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WHAT IS DELICATA SQUASH
Delicata Squash aka the "Peanut Squash" or "Sweet Potato Squash" is popular for its soft, edible skin. You don't have to peel it! If you love the taste of Butternut Squash but don’t like peeling that hard-sticky rind, Delicata Squash may be your new best friend!

Although it’s considered a winter squash, believe it or not, it is in the same family as yellow summer squash and zucchini.

The yellow flesh is amazingly sweet and can be prepared in so many ways. It can be stuffed and baked, steamed, or oven roasted. To prepare the squash, slice it in half, and scoop out the seeds or slice it into rings. Try roasting the seeds too :)

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RECIPE SPOTLIGHT

How to Prep and Cook Delicata Squash
A Healthy Holiday Snack
Food Wishes
Learn how to make Delicata Squash! Visit this link for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. Enjoy this Delicata Squash demo!​

​More recipes:

• Roasted Delicata Squash with Chipotle Aioli - pretenditsadonut.com
• Delicata Squash Pizza - naturallyella.com
• Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes - damndelicious.net
• Garlic Smashed Potatoes - monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com
• Pickled Banana Peppers - vanillaandbean.com
• Chicken Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers - tasteofhome.com
• Apple Cider-Braised Cabbage - foodandwine.com
• Eggroll In A Bowl - mostlyhomemademom.com
  

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

We harvested pumpkins!

We picked this ginormous acorn squash!

We quarted tons of snacking peppers!

We winrowed butternut!

We ate lots and lots and lots of Mother's Pumpkin Butter!

We prepped the farmstand for fall!

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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