Happy Birthday - to us!
We have a lot to celebrate here at Family Dinner!
It is our 4 year anniversary and our one year anniversary at our space in Woburn. Add to that our expansion to Maine AND that there's a new episode of Ted Lasso dropping tonight and we are simply buzzing with excitement. (Seriously, if you haven't yet watched Ted Lasso, allow our encouraging voice to join the chorus urging you to do so. It's like hugging a puppy while simultaneously eating a warm chocolate chip cookie.)
To celebrate all of this we are offering an Anniversary Pop Up. A curated selection of all of our favorite goodies, hand-picked by our amazing team to delight your bellies and wow your friends. We're focusing on our favorite woman-owned businesses (hell, yes!). You'll find Fresh Pasta and Sauce from Karen at Fox & Knife, Muffins from Sarah AT VINAL, Zucchini Fritters and Baklava Crisps from Jody Adams at Saloniki Greek, Quiche from Jen Park at Forge, and much more. Check it out! Ordering is live now and will close on Sunday, 10/3 for delivery on Saturday, 10/9 and Tuesday, 10/12.
A lot has happened in the past four years and it seems time has flown by, despite the fact that each of the past 18 months contained an eon that spiraled madly to infinity. In the photo above Tim and I had just started our business at Foundation Kitchen in Somerville, proudly cranking out 20 shares a week. (Look how well-rested and cheerful we look!) Since then we have grown to delivering over 600 shares a week and been joined by an incredible team of folks to make the dream work. We have widened our network of farmers, makers, and purveyors to bring you an increasing bounty of local deliciousness. Best of all, we have gotten to get to know you, your families, and--most importantly--your dogs. (I'm looking at you, Lemon the Lab!)
None of this would be possible without you and you continued support of local food and local farmers. We love having you and are excited for what this next year brings!
WHAT'S IN THE BAG?
Delivery dates: Saturday, 10/2 and Tuesday, 10/5
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 Grain of the Week - Bagels from Iggy's
Add-on Bread of the Week - Rolls from American Provisions (Sliders allllllll week)
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Almond Croissant from Iggy's
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Garlic Scape Linguine from Valicenti
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Brie from The VT Farmstead
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Spinach Dip from Magic Bites
Add-on Fruit Share - Plums from Champlain Orchard; Raspberries from Norse Farm
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Rolls from Something Sweet Without Wheat
HALF SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Hummus from Magic Bites
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke from Red's; Hummus from Magic Bites
Vegetarian Proteins - Moussaka from Littleburg; Hummus from Magic Bites
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Peaches from Autumn Hills Orchard; Onions from Brookford Farm, Langwater Farm, Kitchen Garden Farm; Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm and Langwater Farm; Kale from Harlow Farm
Grain - Pita Chips from Brewer's Foods
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge
WHOLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Fluke from Red's; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke, Salmon from Red's; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments
Vegetarian Proteins - Moussaka from Littleburg; Tofu from Heiwa; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Fluke from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Peaches from Autumn Hills Orchard; Onions from Brookford Farm, Langwater Farm, Kitchen Garden Farm; Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm and Langwater Farm; Kale from Harlow Farm; Celery from Kitchen Garden Farm and Blossom Brook Farm; Peppers from Clark Farm
Grain - Pita Chips from Brewer's Foods
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies from Forge
DOUBLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Fluke from Red's; Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke, Salmon, Sea Bass from Red's; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Moussaka from Littleburg; Tofu from Heiwa; Ravioli from Valicenti; Hummus from Magic Bites; Dill Kraut from FinAllie Ferments; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Brookford Farm; Fluke from Red's; Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Peaches from Autumn Hills Orchard; Onions from Brookford Farm, Langwater Farm, Kitchen Garden Farm; Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm and Langwater Farm; Kale from Harlow Farm; Celery from Kitchen Garden Farm and Blossom Brook Farm; Peppers from Clark Farm; Acorn Squash from Brookford Farm; Pears from Kimball Fruit Farm
Grain - Pita Chips from Brewer's Foods; Whole Wheat Rounds from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies from Forge
RECIPES
(from Shannon)
Peaches, Peaches, Peaches - Working with farmers means that sometimes I'm getting updates on availabilities at 5am or 10pm. At 10pm on Sunday I was notified there was one last set of peach trees left to be picked and I said I would take majority of them for you all (and did a happy dance at one more chance at peaches!!!) So, eat them straight up, enjoy them in a peach cake or make some peach butter!
Kale with Garlic and Bacon - Have some not so big kale fans you're cooking for? Like butter, bacon makes everything better. I could also see some maple roasted carrots on this too for a delicious side/lunch/heck I'd probably eat it for breakfast with an egg!
Baked Flounder with Onion and Lemon - You know I love a one pan recipe! Also, in my searching this recipe came up again, if you decide to make this, please send pictures.
Salmon and Peppers - Another easy one pan dinner for you!
Stuffed Acorn Squash - Tis the season for stuffed squash again! These are great opportunities to use up any items you may have laying around!
Lemon Chicken and Kale Soup - It's soup season and I'm so excited!! Nothing quite like a hearty broth with some kale. YUM.
Tips and Tricks for storing your food and getting the most from your shares can be found HERE.