Forkful: September - Week 17

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Spinach
• Radishes
• Honeynut Squash
• Acorn Squash
• Sweet Corn
• Tomatoes
• Eggplant
• Snacking Peppers
• Apples
• Flowers

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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ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT
Road crews will be paving in front of the farmstand tomorrow and both sides of Main Street and may not allow for parking. When picking up your share please pull into the driveway, but stay to one side or the other, to allow egress in and out of the residence. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update you if this changes, stay tuned to social media.

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What a difference a month makes, we were 30 days away from the autumn harvest.

FIELD NOTES
Happy first day of fall everyone! It started off to be a warm one, but it looks like seasonal temperatures return for the rest of the week. It's been a stellar September if you think about it, we just need a little but of rain to push the last of our fall settings along. Can't complain though.

We apologize in advance, but please bear with us when coming to pick up your share. We REALLY hope road construction is completed soon. It's really taken a toll on everything, but we should be in tip-top shape by the beginning of next week.

On a happy note, lots in your share this week. We're excited to be harvesting Millennial Spinach, Red Satin Radishes, Triple Sweet Corn, Honeynut and Acorn Squash, the settings look absolutely amazing when we checked in on them today.

Be sure to see the CSA Pumpkin Carving Contest Rules below! We really hope many of you participate, it's gonna be fun. The winner receives a Bardwell Farm gift tote loaded with autumn goodies!

Lastly, please join us for Pumpkin Days this coming weekend, we have so much in store! Three words... A P P L E  C I D E R  D O N U T S

See you soon! 

​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. Eggplant - eat within 2 days or refrigerate, unwashed, in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, up to 5 to 7 day shelf life​
4. Apples - best stored in fridge crisper drawer, counter up to week, best flavor eaten within 2 to 3 days
5. Spinach - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​​
6. Snacking Peppers - don't wash until use, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life
7. Radishes - remove greens, refrigerate in a plastic or paper bag keeping the end open, 5 to 7 days shelf life​​
8. Acorn Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month
9. Honeynut Squash - store in a cool dry place for up to 1 month

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CSA 2020 CALL LIST
We're just a few short weeks away from the farm share coming to an end. It's been an amazing summer with you all. We learned a lot, shared the risk and reward, swapped recipes, laughed and enjoyed your company week after week. Many of you have asked us what's next and if we would be offering a CSA in 2020.

The answer is YES.

Earlier in the year we started a call list for the folks who missed the opportunity this year. There has been great interest for next year and it looks like we will be expanding the program. We want to give our founding members the opportunity to be on the top of that list. Thank you for believing in us.

If you are interested in the 2020 CSA Farm Share please have Rick or Navi add you to the call list. Or, contact us at (413) 800-5583 or message [email protected] to be added. 

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NEW PRODUCTS THIS WEEK

• Apple Cider Donuts (Friday)
• Pumpkin Walnut Bread (Tuesday)
• Pumpkin Spice Coffee (Tuesday)
• Apple Cider (Friday)
• Maple Nut Coffee (Tuesday)
• Ginger Molasses Cookies (Friday)
• Pumpkin Butter (back in stock)
• Apple Maple Jam (back in stock)

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CSA PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES

• Week 20 of the CSA we will include a pumpkin in your share
• If you choose to enter the contest, carve your pumpkin and drop it off with your name written on the bottom at the farm by October 25th
• Yes, you can use a carving kit :)
• October 26th and 27th we will display the pumpkins and light them at dusk for the public to see
• Photos of the pumpkins (that will be taken by us) will be uploaded to the Bardwell Farm Facebook Page for 2 days where the public will vote for their favorite design
• Monday we will announce the winner
• The winner will receive a Bardwell Farm gift tote loaded with goodies

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LET'S GET COOKING

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RECIPE SPOTLIGHT

Savory Stuffed Honeynut Squash
Garlic & Zest
This easy, delicious recipe is easy enough for everyday and festive enough for special occasions. A delicious fall side dish that everyone will love!

More recipes:

• Roasted Honeynut Squash - Eating Well
• Onion-Bacon Cranberry Honeynut Squash - cookontheweekends.com
• Sweet & Spicy Apple Chips - cookinglight.com
• Double-Crust Apple Pie - cookinglight.com
• Master Recipe for Roasted Acorn Squash - finecooking.com
• Roasted Squash with Sesame Seeds and Cumin - marthastewart.com
• Ultimate Fall Spinach Salad - teepeegirl.com
• Sausage, Spinach, and Apple Breakfast Sandwiches - cookinglight.com

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6 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK

We worked on the new greenhouse

Tasted the Millennial Spinach

Harvested lots and lots of acorn squash

Spoke at the annual CISA dinner

Picked this siamese butternut

Checked in on the Red Satin Radishes

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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
[email protected]