Baby you're a firework!

You're a firework!

Maybe July 4th has you thinking about the Declaration of Independence and its auspicious opening lines: "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another...".

Maybe those words feel like an echo from the mouths of our forefolk reminding us to think for ourselves and act for each other and that in THIS neighborhood there are NO KINGS and folks can get the hell on out of here with that dictatorial garbage they're peddling. Maybe today has you ready to join a different revolution.

Me, I'm just a simple gal and the 4th of July has me thinking of Katy Perry's 2010 song, "Firework" which is a masterpiece of undeniable brilliance. In it, Perry addresses the unavoidable ennui that creeps into all of our lives. She reaches empathetically through the void asking:

"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag

Drifting through the windWanting to start again?"

And we're over here like "Yeah Katy. That sounds kind of familiar." (We all get kicked down from time to time.)

But Katy has your back with more toxic positivity than a Peleton class. She encourages us to dust ourselves off:

"Do you know that there's still a chance for you'Cause there's a spark in you

You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shineJust own the night like the 4th of July"

And suddenly your day just got a whole lot better with this little bop.

While you're "igniting the light" and "owning the night" you may get a little peckish. May we suggest digging through the freezer to find some ground beef and firing up a perfect patty melt (also a 4th of July centerpiece). Serve it up with some grilled sliced zucchini from this week's share. Those gems make a perfect base for any salad or fish dish or can just be schmeared with the creamy hummus from Magic Bites.

Whether the 4th of July has you thinking about melted cheese on a burger, the magical mystery of Katy Perry's brilliance or dismantling the patriarchy in a new revolution that will certainly be televised - enjoy the holiday. We hope it's delicious.

Love,

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Fam

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Jul. 05 & Tue., Jul. 08

Note: If you order a "Meat and Fish Only Share" or "Fish and Seafood Only Share" you will receive just the proteins listed, not the fruits and veggies, dairy, grains or teats.

Add-on Bread of the Week - Dark Rye Batard from Iggy's
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Mediterranean Style Grilling Cheese from Narragansett Creamery
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Lemon Basil Linguine from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Gluten-Free Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Add-on Grain of the Week - Brioche Hamburger Buns from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Onion Dip from Magic Bites
Add-on Pastry of the Week - M&M Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Mushroom Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Salad of the Week - Quinoa Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - French Apple from Yankee Farmer's Market
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Carrot Ginger Soup from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Pork Chops from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Pork Chops from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Chicken Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm; Bunched Walla Walla Sweet Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Sugar Snap Peas from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites; Cheese Curds from Pineland Farms Dairy
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Cream Cheese Biscuits from Robinhood Meetinghouse
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best; Monkfish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm; Bunched Walla Walla Sweet Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Sugar Snap Peas from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites; Cheese Curds from Pineland Farms Dairy
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Cream Cheese Biscuits from Robinhood Meetinghouse
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites; Falafel from Just Us Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites; Falafel from Just Us Foods; Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm; Bunched Walla Walla Sweet Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Sugar Snap Peas from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites; Cheese Curds from Pineland Farms Dairy
Grain - Anadama from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Cream Cheese Biscuits from Robinhood Meetinghouse
Special Treat - Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Chive Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Pork Chops from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm; Bunched Walla Walla Sweet Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Sugar Snap Peas from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Frozen White Fish from Red's Best; Pork Chops from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Chicken Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Kale from Clark Farm; Fennel from Clark Farm; Zucchini from Kitchen Garden Farm; Slicing Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon Mushrooms; Romaine from Clark Farm; Bunched Walla Walla Sweet Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Sugar Snap Peas from Warner Farm; Something Tasty from Supplier; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

The holiday has us thinking about porch food. Things that are lazily shareable with a few buds, the fam or your ever-present, ever- lazy old dog.

For appetizer bites I may go for mini cod cakes, drizzled with plenty of lemon and salt. If you want your cod to be more of a centerpiece, how about one pan cod with sliced tomato?

For something sweeter and simple, toasted anadama bread from A&J King with a spread of cream cheese (or ricotta!) honey and, again, more salt.

Also, settle into a veggie plate with sliced Everything You Have on Hand and a centerpiece of hummus from Magic Bites.

Tips and Tricks for storing your food and getting the most from your shares can be found here.

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Posted on July 04, 2025

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