Hear ye, hear ye!!

Hear ye, hear ye!!

In case you missed my 1,647 chances to brag about it on social (@sharefamilydinner), we were were featured in the Boston Globe this week alongside our friends at Farmers to You, Iron Ox (pictured. Hi Alex!) and Clark Farm.

The article by Devra First dove deep into who FD is, what this community is trying to accomplish and what makes us different. Though we're New Englanders who are not supposed to dabble in the frivolities of emotion, we were rather proud. Upon arriving at our facility in Woburn she wrote:

"This is the headquarters for Family Dinner, a local food delivery service with a modest end goal: rebuilding the food system from the ground up. It was once named Best CSA in Boston magazine’s annual Best of Boston awards, but it doesn’t look like any community-supported agriculture program you might have joined in the past where you bought a share in a single farm for the season for an upfront fee, then went to collect weekly produce. There’s no congregating at a farm or church parking lot, no waiting for the person in front of you to painstakingly weigh out exactly 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes, no getting saddled with vegetables you don’t like or can’t figure out what to do with."

Nailed it. Press like this is HUGE for small companies like ours.

We are 100% woman-owned (me, for better or worse - mostly worse) and fully bootstrapped. We have not taken on outside investment which means we don't have huge marketing budgets (you have seen our weak dad-joke-laden social content). We are really grateful for this coverage and to ALL OF YOU for being a part of this community.

Have a wonderful weekend folks!

With gratitude,

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Fam

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., Jul. 19 & Tue., Jul. 22

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 - Honey Whole Wheat Bread from Great Harvest Bread Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Red Pepper Feta from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Egg Pappardelle from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Hamburger Buns from Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Add-on Grain of the Week - Ciabatta from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Artichokes in Lemon Sauce from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Sticky Buns from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Spinach 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 - Italian Sausage from Snug Valley Farm
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Coconut Curry Soup from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Haddock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Haddock from Red's Best; Baby Back Ribs from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Mix from Red Fire Farm; Blueberries from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Red's Best; Yellowfin Tuna from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Haddock from Red's Best; Yellowfin Tuna from Red's Best; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Mix from Red Fire Farm; Blueberries from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Pasta and Pesto from Deano's Pasta
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Pasta and Pesto from Deano's Pasta; Pierogi from Jaju
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Pasta and Pesto from Deano's Pasta; Pierogi from Jaju; Falafel from Just Us Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Mix from Red Fire Farm; Blueberries from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Wild Maine Blueberry and Ginger Jam from Mother's Mountain; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Grain - Seeded Honey Oat Bread from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Everything Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Walnut Butterscotch Cookies from A&J King Artisan Bakers; Feta Scone from A&J King Artisan Bakers

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farm; Haddock from Red's Best; Baby Back Ribs from Cold Spring Ranch; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Squash and Zucchini from Clark Farm; Bunched Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Heirloom Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm; Green Beans from Warner Farm; Swiss Chard from Clark Farm; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Lettuce Mix from Red Fire Farm; Blueberries from Red Fire Farm; Something Tasty from Supplier; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Rigatoni with Melted Zucchini Sauce (video) - We just did this earlier in the week with some creste de gallo and used some pancetta instead of the anchovy and boy, was it gone in no time.

Heirloom Tomatoes on Seeded Honey Oat Bread - That's it. That's the recipe. Okay, you need a drizzle of olive oil and, in true Family Dinner form, some flaky salt. Perfection.

Garlic Green Beans - Top three ways of preparing green beans, IMHO. Super easy, super fast, tastes amazing. Bam.

Carrot Top Pesto - No... not the former comic turned weird orange muscleman. The tops of carrots, radishes, beets, etc. make excellent pesto. Don't take my word for it. Give it shot and toss with some pasta or slather all over your protein of choice (some Feather Brook chicken, perhaps?).

Grilled Baby Back Ribs - Holy crap, I've gone very veg heavy here (and recipe heavy... 5 recipes?!). Omnivores and other meat eaters, forgive me for burying the lede.

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

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Posted on July 18, 2025

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