Getting spicy!

Getting spicy!

This week Joe and I packed a cooler with beers, seltzers and snacks and hit the road to visit some of our favorite farms and see what they are up to. (Hit the road with us some time! The snacks are good, the beers are great and the company is abjectly just ok.)

Along with some other stops, we hit up Kitchen Garden Farm in Sunderland, MA and got the royal tour of the 50-acre certified organic spread from Lilly Israel. Lilly took ownership of the farm in May 2023 with fellow longtime employee Max Traunstein. (Happy Farmaversary guys!)

On their website, beneath an amazing photo of the owners they state:

"We bring a love of good food to our passion for growing it!" ... which is just about the most wholesome and adorable thing ever.

Also stated beneath Lilly's profile is this little gem in her bio: "When she’s not farming Lilly loves foraging, taxidermy, and musical theater. " I am in awe and have so, so many questions.

Lilly gave us a tour of the fields, the washroom, the veggie dehydrator and the green houses. One of the greenhouses was filled with baby heirloom tomato plants, their delicate trellises reaching to the ceiling. The space was delightfully warm and inviting and left us daydreaming of caprese salads, crisp rosé and competitive lawn games. It teased us with yawning whiffs of summer.

She showed us the pepper plants which are used in their various sauces and srirachas (keep an eye out for them in this week's spotlight!!) She reached into a huge bag of dried guajillo peppers and invited us to snack away, leading to the grotesque selfie you see here. The crackling crunch had us all feeling like kids with a special treat.

These guys are doing it right. Taking care of the land, the products, the community and each other. It was pure joy to be there and to work with them to bring you their amazing goods.

Have a great weekend, all.

Erin + Joe

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., May. 10 & Tue., May. 13

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 Sourdough from Great Harvest Bread Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Chèvre from Seal Cove Farm
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Egg Fettuccine from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Crackers from Maine Crisps
Add-on Grain of the Week - Crackers from 7 Stars
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Olive Tapenade from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Blueberry Lemon Muffins from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Mushroom 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 - Chorizo from Cold Spring Ranch
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Coconut Curry from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Spicy Mix from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Boursin from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Bluefish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Bluefish from Red's Best; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Spicy Mix from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Boursin from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Cheese Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan; Cheese Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta; Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Spicy Mix from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Celery Root and Red Pepper Spread from Harvest Maine; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Boursin from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Chocolate Croissant from Iggy's

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm and Clark Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Spicy Mix from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm and Clark Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Salmon from Red's Best; Steaks from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Something Tasty from Somerwhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Asparagus from Plainville Farm; Daikon Radish from Brookford Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Scallions from Langwater Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Spicy Mix from Kitchen Garden Farm; Something Tasty from Somerwhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somerwhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm and Clark Farm

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Recipes

Simple Grilled Asparagus - WE'VE GOT ASPARAGUS!!! More than a tasting whiff of summer, asparagus coming into seasons feels like one small step for spring and one giant step towards summer. Treat it simply.

Asparagus, Prosciutto and Hollandaise - Or dress it up (another great move to show off for Mom). Grill asparagus as seen above, wrap (or don't) in some prosciutto, drizzle (or drown) in hollandaise. Breakfast-ify it? Poach some eggs the night before and gently reheat in a warm bath before serving.

Grilled Salmon - If you're grilling the asparagus, might as well grill the perfect protein to serve alongside it: salmon.

Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry - Want to dress up the salmon with some more flavor? Tasty and umami-rich miso help to tame some of the more assertive salmon flavors that some folks have a harder time with. And not a bad dish to show off your chops for Mom?

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 09, 2025

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