Cooking for fun.

Cooking for Fun

The holidays brought with them a tremendous flurry of activity and effort - and somehow seemed to have passed in the briefest of instants. Anyone else exhausted?

Now I love me some holiday eating and a traditional meal as much as anyone but sometimes drawing in the lines of tradition can feel constraining. I'm excited to get back into food that's a little more whimsical, maybe a little spicer- cooking just for the hell of it.

We just got a a delivery of beautiful boneless pork butts from Cold Spring Ranch and Brookford Farm. I'm making char siu pork, or Chinese BBQ pork with mine. The recipe makes a BBQ that is sweet, tangy and spicy. You can freeze any left overs for a delicious fried rice later.

Even easier is an Instant Pot pulled pork, make it for a crowd or use in your meal prep all week in tacos, rice bowls and sammies.

Either way these beautiful cuts will have you having fun in your kitchen again and noshing well all week!

In the less porky realm, I will also be using this week's tofu to burn my face off with this Sichuan Mapo tofu recipe. Hurts so good.

Have a wonderful weekend folks!

Erin and the Family Dinner team

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Dec. 30 & Tue., Jan. 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 - Rye from Iggy's
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Feta from Brookford Farm
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Lasagna Sheets from Daves
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Squash Noodles from
Add-on Grain of the Week - Fresh Pasta from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Artichoke Pesto from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Ginger Scones from Forge Baking Co
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Spinach Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Bangers from Short Creek
Add-on Treat of the Week - Croissant from Iggy's
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Coconut Curry from Forge Baking Co

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken Sausage from Vernon Family Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Langwater; Baby Spring Mix from Little Leaf Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm; Butter from Highlawn Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas; Bagels from Iggy's
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Salmon Burgers from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Salmon Burgers from Red's Best; from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Langwater; Baby Spring Mix from Little Leaf Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm; Butter from Highlawn Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas; Bagels from Iggy's
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa ; Dumplings from Mei Mei
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa ; Dumplings from Mei Mei; from
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Langwater; Baby Spring Mix from Little Leaf Farm
Dairy - Hummus from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms and Clark Farm; Butter from Highlawn Farm
Grain - Tortillas from Pachanga Tortillas; Bagels from Iggy's
Special Treat - Croissant from Iggy's; Q's Nuts

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Featherbrook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Langwater; Baby Spring Mix from Little Leaf Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Featherbrook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Hake from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken Sausage from Vernon Family Farm; from
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Carrots from Langwater Farm; Kale from Brookford Farm; Cabbage from Fire Fox Farm; Gold Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Langwater; Baby Spring Mix from Little Leaf Farm; from ; from
Dairy - Eggs from Featherbrook Farm

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Recipes (MA)

Hake with Caponata: The flavors of the caponata are a perfect handshake for the light flaky fish.

Stuffed Squash: You can keep this vegetarian or scramble in some sausage for a nice weekday supper.

Veggie Tacos: Use this recipe as guide but get creative with whatever veggies you have kicking around.

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

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Maine & New Hampshire

Delivery date: Sat., Dec. 30

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 - Whole Wheat Boule from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Moonchego from Silvery Moon Creamery
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Ridged Lumache from Solo Cucina Market
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Granola from 88 Acres
Add-on Grain of the Week - Dried Pasta from Amolitta Pasta
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Zesty Honey Mustard from Mother's Mountain
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Ham and Cheese Croissant from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Ravioili of the Week - Red Pepper Ravioli from Capone Foods
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Linguiça from Colvard & Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Coconut Curry from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Haddock from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Haddock from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Wings from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm; Cranberries from Sugar Hill Cranberry Farm; Radicchio from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House; Yogurt from Silvery Moon
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp; Whole Wheat Boule from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Harbor Fish Market; Grey Sole from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Harbor Fish Market; Grey Sole from Harbor Fish Market; Arctic Char from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm; Cranberries from Sugar Hill Cranberry Farm; Radicchio from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House; Yogurt from Silvery Moon
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp; Whole Wheat Boule from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Tempeh from Tootie's Tempeh
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Tempeh from Tootie's Tempeh; Falafel from Just Us Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Tempeh from Tootie's Tempeh; Falafel from Just Us Foods; Farm Herb Pesto With Garlic Confit and Local Ricotta from Valicenti Pasta Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm; Cranberries from Sugar Hill Cranberry Farm; Radicchio from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Delaney (Gouda-Style Cheese) from Silvery Moon Creamery; Eggs from Nature's Hen House; Yogurt from Silvery Moon
Grain - Savory Fig and Thyme Crisps from Maine Crisp; Whole Wheat Boule from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treat - Spice Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Nature's Hen House

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Haddock from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm; Cranberries from Sugar Hill Cranberry Farm; Radicchio from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Nature's Hen House

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Haddock from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Wings from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Pork Tenderloin from Short Creek Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Olympic Pears from Champlain Orchards; Tetsukabuto Squash from Red Fire Farm; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Winter Gem Salad Mix from Queen's Greens; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Braising Mix from Red Fire Farm; Cranberries from Sugar Hill Cranberry Farm; Radicchio from Iron Ox Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Garlic from Goranson Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Nature's Hen House

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Recipes (ME + NH)

Ground Beef-Stuffed Squash - Sweet and savory alchemy, here. The Tetsukabuto squash is a fine stand in for kabocha.

Stuffed Tetsukabuto, Comté, Mushrooms and Greens - Want a show stopping New Year's Eve dish that also happens to be vegetarian? Here ya go.

Cantonese Ground Beef Rice and Eggs - I can't understate how badly I want this right now.

Seared Haddock With Mushroom Agrodolce - I love the idea of sweet and sour hanging with the earthy mushrooms. And it sounds like a great thing to smother any number of other proteins with.

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

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Posted on December 29, 2023

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