Lovely Leafies.

Good Morning! 

With Valentines Day approaching (barf) we want to know what your little heart desires in your Family Dinner shares. We have been thinking about expanding our a la carte offerings and would be thrilled to know what you might be craving week to week. Slices of beautiful bacon? Chuggable Chocolate Milk from Crescent Ridge? Piles of Pierogi? Let us know- we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line: hello@sharefamilydinner.com

Also, if you ever have ideas on how we could improve and serve you better, we want to hear that too - because we think you're the best and we're happy to serve you!

Have a wonderful day!

Erin + Tim

LOVELY LEAFIES

Lettuce shouldn't be scary. It's just greens after all.  But this year the Center for Disease Control put its solemn kibosh on greens coming from the Salinas Valley in California due to reports of E.Coli being linked to greens from this region. This wouldn't sound so frightening if Salinas weren't a major producer of the lettuce we consume throughout the country. 

This part of the state is so fertile that it earned the nickname "The Nation's Salad Bowl" which, when we're talking about an E.Coli outbreak, is just super gross. And hey, I've had E.Coli and I can tell you from experience it's not all that fun. (If you ever have an hour to kill ask me about the time I ate an ill-advised pork sandwich at a train station in Poland. It's a riveting tale.)

To make matters less appetizing, these greens travel over 3,000 miles to get to you plate. Which brings up more than a few questions about freshness, food miles and CO2 emissions. What the heck would Greta Thunberg have to say about that? ( I just LOVE her. Did you know her middle name is Tintin?)

There is, of course, a better solution. Beautiful Local lettuces are being grown year round in New England  by our friends at Clark Farm (Carlisle, MA), LEF Farms (Loudon, NH) and Generation Farm (Concord, NH) and Queen's Greens (Amherst, MA).  We try to get you a variety week to week; spinach, salad mix; baby kale and micro greens to safely and deliciously brighten up your winter plates. 

Harvested within a day of delivery, sent from the farm to Family Dinner and delivered right to your door. We hope you love 'em.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG?

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms;  Muhammara from Magic Bites
Pescatarian Protein - Albacore Tuna from Red's Best; Muhammara from Magic Bites
Vegetarians - Lentil Fingers and Muhammara from Magic Bites
Paleo Proteins -Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce Mix from Lef Farms; Parsnips and Beets from Brookford Farm; Empire Apples from Carlson Orchards
Grain - Crackers from Brewer's Crackers
Special Treat -Ginger Cookies from Vinal

WHOLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Albacore Tuna from Red's Best; Muhammara from Magic Bites; Greek Yogurt from Brookford Farm
Pescatarian Protein - Albacore Tuna and Sea Bass from Red's Best; Muhammara from Magic Bites; Greek Yogurt from Brookford Farm
Vegetarians - Lentil Fingers and Muhammara from Magic Bites; Tempeh from Rhapsody Food; Greek Yogurt from Brookford Farm
Paleo Proteins - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Albacore Tuna from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce Mix from Lef Farms; Onions; Parsnips and Beets from Brookford Farm; Empire Apples from Carlson Orchards; Tomatoes from Long Wind Farm
Grain - Crackers from Brewer's Crackers
Special Treat - Ginger Cookies and Blondie from Vinal

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein -  Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Albacore Tuna from Red's Best; Muhammara from Magic Bites; Greek Yogurt and Breakfast Sausage from Brookford Farm; 
Pescatarian Protein - Albacore Tuna and Sea Bass and Pollock from Red's Best; Muhammara from Magic Bites; Greek Yogurt from Brookford Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce Mix from Lef Farms; Onions; Parsnips and Beets from Brookford Farm; Empire Apples from Carlson Orchards; Tomatoes from Long Wind Farm; Sunchokes from Pete's Greens
Grain - Crackers from Brewer's Crackers; English Muffins from Vinal
Special Treat - Ginger Cookies and Blondie from Vinal

RECIPES

Roast Chicken with Muhammara: The ingredient list looks loooong but don't fear! You already have the Muhammara from our friends at Magic Bites. Skip to the Chicken prep and have at it!

Korean Albacore Tuna: All day. Yes.

Roasted Sunchokes: The skin is edible folks! Just scrub well before cooking. 

Parsnip Fries: Throw em in the oven while your chicken cooks and you will have a perfect side