Halloween is here!

Quick note: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE return your bags! We are having to use paper which is zero fun. If you have 'em, send 'em on back!

Good morning friends,

Halloween is here which means that this newsletter should be full of pumpkin puns and the salutation should have been something like "hey gals and ghouls"... but I just can't bring myself to do it.

I'll admit there is tremendous joy in watching the kids go positively apeshit while eating Cheerios in their Spiderman and Pikachu costumes. And I know that tonight millions of American kids will come wander the streets aimlessly, hopped up on corn syrup and howling "SIXSEVEN" at the moon like rabid wolves. That too brings a joy that should be felt and held.

But at the same time 42 million Americans stand to lose their SNAP benefits tomorrow November 1st. 42 Million people woke up this morning unsure if there will be enough food this week. Reminder: we are the wealthiest country in the world.

Access to food is a basic, fundamental human right. Taking care of the most vulnerable among us is not a pawn in political pissing contests. So while the government decides whether children and the elderly should have the audacity to have food in the fridge - the problem marches on and the need becomes more urgent and more pressing.

Back to JOY! There is Joy to be found in your Instagram feeds and your schools and community centers. So many organizations and small businesses are stepping up to heed the call and help our communities. We are proud to be one of them and do our very small part.

Here's the plan:

This week Family Dinner and its members will donate over $3,000 in local meat and produce to local food banks like la Colaborativa in Chelsea.
If you want to chip in you can either donate to them directly via that link or donate via the Family Dinner page.
If you are a Family Dinner customer (hi! we love you!) you can also donate any of your upcoming shares in your account section.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST:

We will be running a dry goods food drive. If you want to leave items out, over the next two weeks drivers will collect them and we will deliver directly to smaller food banks in need. And as much as everyone might love that tub of dill pickle flavored frosting you are itching to find a home for, here are the items that would be greatly appreciated:

- cooking oil

- peanut butter

- canned tuna

- sugar

- flour

- shelf stable milk

- infant formula

Thanks for reading folks. Whether you're dressed as a Costco Hot Dog, a professional soccer player or - God help us - a K-POP Demon Hunter (more on that hopefully never) - we hope you enjoy the evening and gather little bits of joy where you can.

Love,
Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Family

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., Nov. 01 & Tue., Nov. 04

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 - Asiago from Sonnental Dairy
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Shells from Capone Foods
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Gluten-Free English Muffins from Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Add-on Grain of the Week - Pizza Shells from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Grape Leaves from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Almond Croissant from Iggy's
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Pesto Ravioli from Capone Foods
Add-on Salad of the Week - White Bean Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Bison Hot Dogs from Yankee Farmer's Market
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Coconut Curry Soup from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Spicy Salad Mix from Iron Ox Farm; Hakurei Turnips from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Tahini Dressing from Just Us Foods
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Scallops from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Scallops from Red's Best; Bluefish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Spicy Salad Mix from Iron Ox Farm; Hakurei Turnips from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Tahini Dressing from Just Us Foods
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Falafel from Just Us Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Falafel from Just Us Foods; Spinach Empanadas from Capone Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Falafel from Just Us Foods; Spinach Empanadas from Capone Foods; Dumplings from Mei Mei Dumplings
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Spicy Salad Mix from Iron Ox Farm; Hakurei Turnips from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Plain Greek Yogurt from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Tahini Dressing from Just Us Foods
Grain - Dried Pasta from Deano's Pasta; Semolina Bread from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.; Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Spicy Salad Mix from Iron Ox Farm; Hakurei Turnips from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Red's Best; Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Bok Choy from Langwater Farm; Napa Cabbage from Clark Farm; Garlic from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Celery from Clark Farm; Honeynut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Spicy Salad Mix from Iron Ox Farm; Hakurei Turnips from Iron Ox Farm; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken with Brussels Sprouts - WE'VE GOT BRUSSELS SPROUTS! Yup. It's funny that pop culture, at least the one I came up in, maligned Brussels sprouts. Every opportunity they/we had. Was downright mean. But it was all slander! They're delicious. But you all know that. Anyway, this recipe looks pretty damn good.

The Easiest Crispy Pan-Seared Fish Recipe - Serious Eats nails this. It's just an amazing recipe that you can use for just about any fish. And cod is probably my top choice for this sorta thing.

Dumpling Soup - Gotta say. This is not my favorite recipe but it gets the point across: you can use dumplings (or whatever other dough-pocket-stuffed-with-tastiness you have on hand) in soup! I'm ignoring that this says to use spinach and will, of course, be using bok choy.

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

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Posted on October 31, 2025

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