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Lotsa Latkes

Happy Hanukkah friends!

For this festival of lights, Joe and I owe you an apology!

In our Sunday email we highlighted the Matzoh ball soup from Mamaleh's for the holiday. One of our customers graciously informed us that that deliciousness is more of a Passover delight than a Hanukkah meal and that latkes are the preferred snack this season. Mea culpa! We feel like uninformed dweebs!

Holidays inaccuracies aside, we still want to sing the praises of soup from the rooftops. Vegetarian soup of the Week and Matzoh Ball are here for you as the weather gets chilly and your nose starts running like Usain Bolt in the 2012 London Olympics. (have you seen this video of him running against normal people? Wild.) Easy meals to keep you ... running.

So in the name of redemption and because we love you a latke, we wanted to focus this newsletter on that most perfect potatoey preparation.

A traditional Latke calls for grated potatoes, a binder, and an oil bath. And while I am not sure there is any more perfect food (except buffalo chicken dip, of course) I think we have some space for creativity. Staunch latke traditionalists - prickly porcupines that you are - you may wish to avert your eyes and abandon ship here. Tell your Bubbe we are sorry.

The winter offers us tons of "grate" vegetables that can be shredded and stand in for the potatoes in a latke. How about a parsnip latke? Or a taking a turn for the turnips?

You could go crazy with carrot latkes, whatever your holiday heart desires.

If you make any of the above, we wanna hear about it!

Much love,

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Fam

I need to skip this week!

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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!

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What do I do with these bags/ice packs?

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Have a wonderful weekend!
—The Fam Din Team

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Dec. 20 & Tue., Dec. 23

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 - Pizza Dough from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Mozzarella from Mozzarella House
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Egg Pappardelle from Capone Foods
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Gluten-Free Pizza Dough from Something Sweet Without the Wheat
Add-on Grain of the Week - Ancient Grains Loaf from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Muhammara from Magic Bites
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Almond Croissant from Iggy's
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli from Capone Foods
Add-on Salad of the Week - Chickpea Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Italian Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Chipotle Black Bean Soup from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch; Calamari from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Kohlrabi from Iron Ox Farm; Scallions from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta; Salad Dressing from Real Green Foods
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Whole Wheat Pullman from Iggy's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Calamari from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Calamari from Red's Best; Pollock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Calamari from Red's Best; Pollock from Red's Best; Redfish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Kohlrabi from Iron Ox Farm; Scallions from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta; Salad Dressing from Real Green Foods
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Whole Wheat Pullman from Iggy's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa; Black Bean Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Tofu from Heiwa; Black Bean Salad from Forge Baking Co.; Veggie Burgers from Boston Vegan
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Kohlrabi from Iron Ox Farm; Scallions from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sundried Tomato Pesto from Deano's Pasta; Salad Dressing from Real Green Foods
Grain - Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's; Whole Wheat Pullman from Iggy's
Special Treat - Cape Cod Sea Salt Caramels from McCrea's Candies; Brownie Bites from Forge Baking Co.

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Kohlrabi from Iron Ox Farm; Scallions from Juniper Hill Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Pork Chops from Cold Spring Ranch; Calamari from Red's Best; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Collards from Pete's Greens; Carrots from Red Fire Farm; Macomber Turnips from Langwater Farm; Butternut Squash from Red Fire Farm; Gold Potatoes from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Kohlrabi from Iron Ox Farm; Scallions from Juniper Hill Farm; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Cheeseburger Pizza - YES. This is delicious. Pickles on pizza all the way. For those getting the Grain of the Week or Gluten-Free Grain of the Week: let's go.

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Dip - Would be a delicious addition to your holiday snacking. And a great companion to the Rosemary Flatbread Crackers from Brewer's.

Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash - Am I always posting stuffed squash recipes? Feels like it. But this one is vegan. I'd sub the spinach with the lovely collards from Pete's and, if you've got anything vegan to pack some more umami punch, use it. Straight MSG? Sure. Nutritional yeast? Yes please.

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

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Posted on December 19, 2025

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