Flower Shares!
Flower shares are back and they're ready to brighten up your home and bring a smile to that mug of yours! The folks at Old Friends Farm will be picking and packing up field bunches and field bouquets each week and we will bring them right to your door! We are starting in Massachusetts for now but will have this up and running in Maine very soon.
New Product Alerts! We are expanding the store to bring you even more choices and selection. We have Frozen Salmon and Swordfish a la carte. We have a White Fish of the Week selection for you fish taco fiends (I see you and I am with you) . And we have all the fresh herbs you could want.
If you haven't visited the store in a while, pop on in! There's all kinds of fun new things. (No wine yet but you can bet your tuchus I'm working on it. The state of the world calls for more wine delivery. So much more wine.)
Speaking of Popping in, we have a 4th of July Pop Up coming your way. All the goodies you would want to fire up the grill. Check out this line up:
- Pasta Salad and Spicy Slaw from Forge
- Hot Dogs from Tide Mill
- Rich Chocolatey Brownies from Forge (ok. we love these guys, what can we say?)
- Sweet Italian Lamb Sausage from Lillooet Farm
And Shannon is going all BBQueen in her Pick of the Week section. Butter Pickles for your Mezze, Swiss Cheese as your Cheese of the Week, Jamaican Jerk Sausage, Vintage Maine Chips, and more.
These are tough times. Food doesn't make everything better, but it sure can be a bright spot. Until we see you again friends, reach out and tell someone you love 'em. It may just make their day.
WHAT'S IN THE BAG? (MA)
Delivery dates: Saturday, 6/25 and Tuesday, 6/28
Note: If you order a "Meat and Fish Share" you will receive just the meats listed, not the "dairy" items (i.e., eggs, yogurt, etc). If you order a "Fish and Seafood Share" you will receive the fish listed, not the dairy items.
Add-on Bread of the Week - Focaccia from Forge
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Asiago from Sonnental Farm
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Fresh Basil Linguini from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - English Muffins from Something Sweet Without Wheat
Add-on Grain of the Week - Crackers from Mill Cove
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Bruschetta from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Almond Croissants from Iggy's
Add-on Vegetarian Salad of the Week - Chickpea Salad from Forge
HALF SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Yellow Fin Tuna from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Bean Salad from Brett Henry Catering; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Strawberries from Brookford Farm, Kimball Fruit Farm, and Brookdale Fruit Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Celery and Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm
Grain - Country Round from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge
WHOLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Yellow Fin Tuna from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments
Pescatarian Protein - Yellow Fin Tuna, Pollock from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments
Vegetarian Proteins - Bean Salad from Brett Henry Catering; Oyster Mushrooms from Fat Moon Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Yellow Fin Tuna from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Strawberries from Brookford Farm, Kimball Fruit Farm, and Brookdale Fruit Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Celery and Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon; Garlic Scapes from Langwater Farm
Grain - Country Round from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge; Blueberry Ginger Brumble from Do Good Kitchen
DOUBLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Yellow Fin Tuna from Red's; Lamb from Lilloeet; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments; Yogurt from Sophia's
Pescatarian Protein - Yellow Fin Tuna, Pollock, Salmon from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments; Yogurt from Sophia's
Vegetarian Proteins - Bean Salad from Brett Henry Catering; Oyster Mushrooms from Fat Moon Farm; Mac & Cheese from Dave's Fresh Pasta; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Ferments from FinAllie Ferments; Yogurt from Sophia's
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm, Feather Brook Farm, and Broad Arrow Farm; Yellow Fin Tuna from Red's; Lamb from Lilloeet; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Strawberries from Brookford Farm, Kimball Fruit Farm, and Brookdale Fruit Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Celery and Tropea Onions from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mushrooms from Fat Moon; Garlic Scapes from Langwater Farm; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Cucumbers from Kitchen Garden Farm
Grain - Country Round from Iggy's; Rye Trumpets from Sfoglini Pasta Co.
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge; Blueberry Ginger Brumble from Do Good Kitchen
RECIPES (MA)
(from Shannon)
Strawberry and Celery Salad - Sometimes, I like to google random items in the share and see what others have made. I think this one might take the cake. I will definitely be trying this one though....
Pan Fried Oyster Mushrooms - For the Vegetarian Protein in the Wholes and Doubles, here's a very easy recipe to use with your oyster mushrooms! If you're feeling up for it you could also try a Cabbage and Mushroom Stir Fry or Herbed Mushroom Roast.
Tropea Onions - Erin and I get excited every season for these purple beauties. Try them on the grill or I might try this onion jam. Think about it on a burger, mmmm.
Braised Swiss Chard and Bacon - For anyone with a picky eater, add bacon to greens and they'll have to love it! Right?
Garlic Scape and Mushroom Toasts - Swap out with whatever cheeses or herbs you have.
Mediterranean Lamb Bowl - Use your cukes and lamb and whatever other veg you have lying around to make one of these delicious bowls!
Roasted Beets and Sauteed Beet Greens - My my grandmother and I proud and eat ALL of the beets! Greens and all :)
Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna - After marinating, this is a simple and quick recipe!
Tips and Tricks for storing your food and getting the most from your shares can be found here.
WHAT'S IN THE BAG? (ME/NH)
Delivery date: Saturday, 6/25
Note: If you order a "Meat and Fish Share" you will receive just the meats listed, not the "dairy" items (i.e., eggs, yogurt, etc). If you order a "Fish and Seafood Share" you will receive the fish listed, not the dairy items.
Add-on Bread of the Week - Sourdough Sesame Baguette from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Tomoney Mountain Asiago from Sonnental Dairy
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Basil Linguine from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Potato Chips from Vintage ME Kitchen
Add-on Grain of the Week - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's Crackers
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Pesto from Terra Cotta Pasta Co.
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Cheese Danish from Rosemont
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Hot Dogs from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Add-on Treat of the Week - Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Taza Chocolate
Add-on Vegetarian Salad of the Week - Vegan Caesar from LB Kitchen
HALF SHARE
Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Pollock from Harbor Fish Market; Head-On Trout from Harbor Fish Market; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm
Paleo Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Veggie Chili from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Garlic Scapes from Shady Corner Farm; Beefsteak Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Lettuce Mix from Two Farmers; Bunched Onions from Harvest Tide Organics (Paleo Shares only); Collard Greens from Goranson Farm (Paleo Shares only)
Grains - Pizza Dough from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treats - Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Taza Chocolate
WHOLE SHARE
Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Bluefish from Harbor Fish Market; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Pollock from Harbor Fish Market; Head-On Trout from Harbor Fish Market; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Bluefish from Harbor Fish Market; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Veggie Chili from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Tempeh from Rhapsody Natural Foods; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Garlic Scapes from Shady Corner Farm; Beefsteak Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Lettuce Mix from Two Farmers; Bunched Onions from Harvest Tide Organics; Collard Greens from Goranson Farm; Red Potatoes from Brookford (Paleo Shares only); Carrots from South Paw Farm (Paleo Shares only)
Grains - Pizza Dough from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treats - Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Taza Chocolate; Brownies from Rosemont Market & Bakery
DOUBLE SHARE
Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Bluefish from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Parts from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Pollock from Harbor Fish Market; Head-On Trout from Harbor Fish Market; Tuna Mince from True Fin*; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Paleo Proteins & Dairy - Spicy Fennel Sausage from Colvard & Co.; Bluefish from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Parts from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Veggie Chili from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Tempeh from Rhapsody Natural Foods; Spinach and Feta Pierogi from Jaju; Ricotta from Maplebrook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Fruits and Veggies - Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Garlic Scapes from Shady Corner Farm; Beefsteak Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Lettuce Mix from Two Farmers; Bunched Onions from Harvest Tide Organics; Collard Greens from Goranson Farm; Red Potatoes from Brookford; Carrots from South Paw Farm
Grains - Pizza Dough from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Focaccia from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treats - Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts from Taza Chocolate; Brownies from Rosemont Market & Bakery
*Super frozen to -60ºC which means zero ice crystals rupturing cell structure while defrosting which means zero difference from fresh and zero issues searing. ❤️
RECIPES (ME/NH)
(from Joe)
Garlic Scape Pesto - Scapes! These weird looking things are super tasty. Think chives meets garlic. The soon-to-be-flowering stalks are plucked from young garlic so the plant can focus its energy on producing the big, beautiful bulbs we get later in the year instead of a flower and a bunch of seeds. Lucky us that we get both scapes and bulbs. 
This is an easy way to use them and, amongst other uses, would go great as a base for...
...Pizza! We've got dough, ricotta, and pizza-friendly proteins and veg this week so we've set you up for a pretty sweet pizza night. For the dough, defrost overnight in the fridge and then a few hours before you plan to shape it, let it rise, covered, on your counter. It'll be way easier to work with.
Grilled Sausage With Potatoes And Garlic Scapes - Another excellent use of scapes is to simply grill them alongside some sausage.
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Chimichurri - I'm always jealous of the folks getting trout in shares. So delicious. This calls for fillet but could easily be done with the whole trout using a method like this for the cooking.
Whipped Ricotta Salad - Keeping it light? Kinda sorta given that I'd eat (way) more than my share of the whipped ricotta.