Jack Frost nipping...

Jack Frost

Quick question - do you have your Thanksgiving pies yet? How about the stuffing? And the cheese box? Good lord don't forget the CHEESE BOX! The Family Dinner Thanksgiving page is still taking orders so hurry on over.

Now, a few things about frost.

First, it is creeping in slowly to a vegetable field near you (such as Iron Ox farm, above, this morning). The time for more delicate greens has passed but the heartier greens, like kale, root veggies, squash and cabbage going strong.

I like to think of these greens as the tough old broad at the bar drinking whiskey, smoking unfiltered Malboros and cursing like a sailor. (I'm not talking about myself here, of course. I don't smoke.)

These veggies aren't afraid of a little chill and they are here to help us keep eating local all year round.

On another frosted note: I was thinking about cake this morning, as one does, and wondered why they call it frosting on the top, or icing. Apparently the term originated because white sugar sugar granuals resemble ice crystals. And the first frosted cake and icing recipe was published in 1655 by Rebecca Pine, who said the 17th century wasn't a ripping good time? They invented frosted cake! Thanks Becky!

Finally, not that literally any of you asked, but I have been listening to a lot of Tyler Childers recently. His song, "Shake the Frost" makes for great listening while driving through beautiful farms on a chilly November morning. And who doesn't love a musical ginger?

Have a great weekend friends, stay warm.

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Family

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Nov. 11 & Tue., Nov. 14

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 Round from Forge Baking Co
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Cheddy Topper Cheese
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Lemon Basil from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Bagels from Something Sweet Without Wheat
Add-on Grain of the Week - Cream Cheese Biscuits
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Olive Tapenade from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Sticky Buns from A&J King
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Mushroom Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Lamb Sausage from Lillooet Farm
Add-on Treat of the Week - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Peanut Chickpea from Forge Baking Co

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek; Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek; Sea Bass from Red's Best; Chicken from Feather Brook Farm and Vernon Farmily Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm; Bok Choy or Tatsoi from Brookford Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Creamery
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King ; Croutons from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sea Bass from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sea Bass from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best; Calamari from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm; Bok Choy or Tatsoi from Brookford Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Creamery
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King ; Croutons from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa; Veggie Burgers from Kind Roots
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa; Veggie Burgers from Kind Roots; Vegetarian Soup from Forge Baking Co
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm; Bok Choy or Tatsoi from Brookford Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Greek Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Butter from Casco Creamery
Grain - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raison from A&J King ; Croutons from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Special Treat - Fennel Shortbread from A&J King; Cranberry Orange Scone from A&J King

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek; Sea Bass from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm; Bok Choy or Tatsoi from Brookford Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Bangers from Short Creek; Sea Bass from Red's Best; Chicken from Feather Brook Farm and Vernon Farmily Farm; from
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Queen's Greens; Fennel from Kitchen Garden Farm; Mustard Greens from Langwater Farm; Red Amarosa Fingerlings from Juniper Hill Farm; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Yellow Onions from Red Fire Farm; Bok Choy or Tatsoi from Brookford Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Red Fire Farm; Mesclun Mix from Jericho Settlers Farm; from
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

*Super frozen to -60ºC which means zero ice crystals rupturing cell structure while defrosting which means zero difference from fresh and zero issues searing.

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Maine & New Hampshire

Delivery date: Sat., Nov. 11

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 - English Muffin Bread from Big Sky Bread Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - R&R Cheddar from Silvery Moon
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Spaghetti from Solo Cucina Market
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Oats from Fairwinds Farm
Add-on Grain of the Week - Granola from Big Sky Bread Co.
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Muhammara from Magic Bites
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Cinnamon Rolls from Big Sky Bread Co.
Add-on Ravioili of the Week - Artichoke Ravioli from Capone's Foods
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Honey Chipotle from Colvard & Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Carrot Ginger from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Hot Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Hot Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring; Microgreens from Generation Farm; Cherry Tomatoes from Snell Family Farm
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Artichoke Pesto from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta; English Muffin Bread from Big Sky Bread Co.
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Clam Chowder from Hurricane's Soup & Chowders
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Clam Chowder from Hurricane's Soup & Chowders; Arctic Char from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring; Microgreens from Generation Farm; Cherry Tomatoes from Snell Family Farm
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Artichoke Pesto from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta; English Muffin Bread from Big Sky Bread Co.
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Farm Herb Pesto With Garlic Confit & Ricotta Ravioli from Valicenti Pasta Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Farm Herb Pesto With Garlic Confit & Ricotta Ravioli from Valicenti Pasta Farm; Ginger Sesame Sea-Veggie Burgers from Atlanitc Sea Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Farm Herb Pesto With Garlic Confit & Ricotta Ravioli from Valicenti Pasta Farm; Ginger Sesame Sea-Veggie Burgers from Atlanitc Sea Farms; Falafel from Just Us Foods
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring; Microgreens from Generation Farm; Cherry Tomatoes from Snell Family Farm
Dairy - Tuscan Herbed Cheese Curd from Silver Moon Creamery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Artichoke Pesto from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Maccheroni Rigati from Amolitta Pasta; English Muffin Bread from Big Sky Bread Co.
Special Treat - Brownie from Big Sky Bread Co.; Chocolate Chip Cookies from Big Sky Bread Co.

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Hot Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring; Microgreens from Generation Farm; Cherry Tomatoes from Snell Family Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Cod from Harbor Fish Market; Chicken Hot Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch; Ground Turkey from Stonewood Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Goranson Farm; Apples from Snell Family Farm; Bok Choy from Dandelion Spring; Beans from Baer's Beans; Mushrooms from Fruit of the Forest; Futsu Squash from Dandelion Spring; Microgreens from Generation Farm; Cherry Tomatoes from Snell Family Farm; Daikon Radish from Snell Family Farm; Potatoes from Snell Family Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farms

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Recipes (ME + NH)

The Easiest Crispy Pan-Seared Fish Recipe - Geez... I'm drooling every time I see the photo at the top of this recipe.

Creamed Spinach - Delicious side dish for just about anything. Definitely with that tasty cod you'll be cooking up.

3-Ingredient Applesauce - Another classic side that is more versatile than you think. Pork chops? Maybe a teeny bit of brown sugar or molasses or whiskey. Cod? Omit the cinnamon and maybe toss in some butter.

Sausage and Fish One-Pot - Or knock out this easy and flavorful jam.

How to Cook Beans in the Rancho Gordo Manner - We love the bean nerdiness at Rancho Gordo and also think that beans are pretty magical. Especially when they're local from the legendary Baer's Beans.

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

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Posted on November 14, 2023

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