C is for COOKIE

Quick note!

It's summer and the Fruit Shares and the Flower Shares are back in full swing! Get 'em on into your shares and let us brighten up your kitchens and your hearts**!

(**Joe wrote this, not Erin. Erin's heart is as cold and desiccated as a grocery store baguette.)

Cheers!

Family Dinner

C is for COOKIE

Good morning friends,

It's Friday morning and maybe you, like me, are dreaming of cookies.

We have you covered. This week the treat hails from our friends at Lark Fine Foods in Essex, MA. This incredible woman owned business has been cranking out "Cookies for Grown Ups" for years. After 20 years in financial services, and “on a Lark,” owner Brooke Carroll ventured into the specialty food world with her husband, Bob. Lark Fine Foods in Essex is a 100% women-owned company making a line of cookies and savory biscuits that have flavor profiles designed to appeal to mature palates, which means you don't have to share them with your kids and they pair well with a Negroni.

Maybe the mere thought of cookies sends you into a spiral of joy and rhapsody that eventually leads you to wonder: "What is the origin story of Cookie Monster from Sesame Street? I love that fuzzy blue goober!".

Let your curiosity be assuaged, Dear Reader. I too was curious, and have done the necessary research. Cookie Monster Originated as the "Wheel Stealer" a bizarre little volcano of creativity that erupted out of Jim Henson's mind in the 1960's while he was 100% not on any kind of drugs, organic or pharmaceutical.

The Wheel Stealer was a toothy Canadian predecessor to Cookie Monster who was known for stealing savory treats of all kinds and is well depicted in this absolute nightmare of a commercial. Henson then took it, de-toothed it and made it less horrifying for the Sesame Street crew.

So for the cookies and that random tidbit of useless information, you're welcome. Don't forget to grab some fruit and flowers on your way out.

Have a wonderful weekend folks,

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner team

I need to skip this week!

Please email us by Sunday evening if you'd like us to skip the order that is due to process on Monday! This would not be for the items listed above but for the following delivery. It really, REALLY helps us if you skip BEFORE orders process early Monday morning.

I'm traveling this week/month/year!

You can take us with you! Get in touch and we'll put together a custom package of goodies to keep you sated while you're enjoying the Cape or Bar Harbor. If you're expecting to be away for several weeks or months we can put your subscription on hold.

I'm allergic and/or hate this item!

Send us an email with your name and we'll make a note to your account to substitute those items when they're a part of your share.

What do I do with these bags/ice packs?

Please leave them outside for our drivers to collect and return to home base. We'll get them cleaned up and back into rotation.

We want YOU... to email us

If something is amiss in your order, or you need to make a special request, we want to know about it. Email us—we love hearing from you and we're happy to help however we can!

Have a wonderful weekend!
—The Fam Din Team

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Aug. 02 & Tue., Aug. 05

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 - Pita from Sharonna's
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Chèvre from Seal Cove Farm
Add-on Flower Bouquet - Mixed Flower Bouquet from Red Fire Farm
Add-on Flower Bunch - Flower Bunch from Red Fire Farm
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Ricotta Gnocchi from Deano's Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Wild Blueberry Walnut Crisps from Maine Crisp Co.
Add-on Grain of the Week - Crackers from Seven Stars Bakery
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Hummus from Middle East Coast
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Pumpkin Loaf from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Smoked Mozzarella and Basil Agnolotti from Deano's Pasta
Add-on Salad of the Week - Arugula from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Bratwurst from Cold Spring Ranch
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Chipotle Black Bean Soup from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week (Same as Treat 1) - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch; Black Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch; Black Sea Bass from Red's Best; Fancy Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Head from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Carrots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Tahini Dip from Middle East Coast
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.; Crackers from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Black Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Black Sea Bass from Red's Best; Yellowfin Tuna from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Black Sea Bass from Red's Best; Yellowfin Tuna from Red's Best; Salmon Burgers from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Head from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Carrots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Tahini Dip from Middle East Coast
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.; Crackers from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Tamales from TexMex Eats
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Tamales from TexMex Eats; Smoky Beet Mini Loaf from Mighty Mudita
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Head from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Carrots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Tahini Dip from Middle East Coast
Grain - Country Sourdough from Forge Baking Co.; Crackers from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch; Black Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Head from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Carrots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch; Black Sea Bass from Red's Best; Fancy Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Scallions from Clark Farm; Corn from Harlow Farm; Eggplant from Kitchen Garden Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Pac Choi from Clark Farm; Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Head from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Something Tasty from Supplier; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Mexican Street Corn - It's the first corn of the season for my household and I'm going to soak mine in its husk, toss on the grill till it's just about cooked, remove husk, back on the grill for some char. BUT. If you've already had the glory of in-season corn and/or just want to amp it up, this is the move. Those with beards beware. You're going to be a mess. I know this deep in my bones.

Grilled Sausages - Alongside my corn shall be sausages tucked into some soft buns, topped with mustard. And I know... I've been singing this refrain forever but it's such a shame to see poorly cooked sausages. Animal raised, animal processed, meat ground and seasoned, stuffed... it's an amazing feat. Let's do right by these linked and tasty testaments to human ingenuity.

Grilled Blackened Fish Sandwiches - Here's a nice little weekend lunch. The tartar and other toppings give you a bit leeway so don't worry if it's a little over (or a little shredded from sticking to the grates).

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

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Posted on August 02, 2025

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