Cheese and Books

Cheese and Books

First, the cheese.
It's a wonderful week at Family Dinner, we have fresh mozzarella in all shares from Giuseppe at the Mozzarella House in Peabody. We get to take a trip over there this morning to watch him make this heavenly fromage.

I don't do a whole heck of a lot with it, I've been known to take down a ball of mozz like an apple plucked from a tree in the height of autumn. Enjoy it in its simplicity, there isn't a fresher fromage around.

Then the books.

I have been reading a lot lately. The catharsis of sitting outside and getting lost in some pages, any pages, is unmatched. I was once given a sweatshirt that says "Reading is my favorite sport" - which is delightfully nerdy but also untrue. Obviously Quidditch is my favorite sport.

Recent on that list is The Anthony Bourdain reader, a lively gathering of his best hits, undiscovered work and random musings. It is the subject of this book report you didn't ask for.

I was weary at first. Bourdain died in 2018 and this seemed on its face to be a last gasp effort to squeeze reward out of his life. It isn't that. The collection of short essays, poems, comics and plays (yes, plays!) is lovingly sewn together by his literary agent of 20 years Kimberly Witherspoon. (excellent last name. reminds me of one my favorite dad jokes)

It's easy to get lost in the book and its sprawling love letter to places and dishes shared with strangers. I scribbled notes in the margins, dishes I wanted to try, friends names I wanted to share passages with, turns of phrase you could almost hear him say aloud. It's a 500-page ride I didn't want to end.

Is it a beach read? Sure. Can you turn the pages while eating fresh mozz like a squirrel? Absolutely. Find you a local bookseller and see what you think. Porter Square Books maybe?

Also if you have food book recs, please send them my way. I'm trying to be an athlete over here.

Much love,
Erin and the Family Dinner Fam

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., May. 30 & Tue., Jun. 02

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 - Francese from Iggy's
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Cheese from Pineland Farms Dairy
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Black Pepper Fettuccine from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Polenta from Maine Grains
Add-on Grain of the Week - Bagels from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Artichokes in Lemon Sauce from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Spinach Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Salad of the Week - White Bean Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Fiddlehead Beer Brats from Vermont Salumi
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Coconut Curry Soup from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Flounder from Red's Best; Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Beans from Various Folks
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Butter from Various Folks
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña; Dried Pasta from Various Folks
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Flounder from Red's Best; Salmon from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Flounder from Red's Best; Salmon from Red's Best; Crab Cakes from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Beans from Various Folks
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Butter from Various Folks
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña; Dried Pasta from Various Folks
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Spinach Pies from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Spinach Pies from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Beans from Various Folks
Dairy - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Butter from Various Folks
Grain - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña from Mi Niña; Dried Pasta from Various Folks
Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Beans from Various Folks
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Flounder from Red's Best; Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Euro Cucumbers from Pete's Greens; Arugula from Clark Farm; Kale from Langwater Farm; Garlic Chives from Red Fire Farm; Salad Mix from Red Fire Farm; Romaine from Red Fire Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Beans from Various Folks; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Mozzarella Crostini - Not a recipe, per se, but a collection of goodies stacked and drizzled. The Francese from Iggy's, for you Bread of the Week folks, the mozzarella from Mozzarella House, arugula from Clark, some shaved red radishes from Langwater, flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Heaven.

Arugula Salad With Avocado And Lemon Vinaigrette - Summer in a bowl. We're in the throes of greens season after a gnarly growing season this spring. Which means I'm salad-ing all the time. Arugula salads are top of the list, for me.

Coconut Curry Chicken - For the rainy, cold days we've been unable to escape.

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

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Posted on May 30, 2026

Joe Grotto

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