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Good Morning Friends,

First; a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to Rosie's Place. Today my partner in crime, Tara, is delivering a huge haul of goods to that incredible organization. Thank you to everyone who gave!

Second, it is almost Christmas and Hanukkah and boy do we have some delicious things for you. As always, we have Latkes and Kugel from Mamaleh's, bake at home cinnamon rolls from Forge, cheesy scalloped potatoes and pierogi for your snacking pleasure.

What was that? Do we have grass fed beef for all of your main dishes? You betcha. Porterhouses, Ribeyes , Filet Mignon, T-Bones and Tri-Tip Roasts galore from the good folks at Cold Spring Ranch.

DID I MENTION THE CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP?!?!?

Head on over to the Holiday page, you're sure to find something you like.

Much love,

Erin, Joe and the Family Dinner Fam.

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The other day I heard a commercial from Wirecutter at the New York Times, they're the folks who do all kinds of product reviews and suggestions. They were listing off their top Holiday presents for the foodie in your life. Always in the mood for surprise food content, my ears perked up only to hear that their #1 pick was a ceramic butter warmer.

I scoffed at the idea. Who the hell needs that? I was feeling a little judgey, wellness and lifestyle influencer that I am. (For background: at the time of said commercial I was sitting in my truck in traffic on 93 South in my overalls eating cold beef stew out of a mug.)

Then I realized it's entirely uncouth to yuck someone else's yum. Someone wants a butter warmer? Let them have it. Why not a tuna can presser, or a hot dog sculpture maker? (These things do indeed exist.) Who am I to call anything foolish or unnecessary? Unless we are talking about Cybertrucks - those are unequivocally dumb.

I started to think about the question differently. What are the stars of the kitchen? The things you would rather not live without. Yes, the perfect pan, a really sharp knife and an oversized wine glass. But after that?

I thought about the Salt Bucket Thingy (SBT) that sits next to my stove top. It's a basic design and holds a couple cups of salt. When a recipe calls for a pinch or two, SBT has you covered. SBT holds court next to two oil dispensers; one squirt bottle and one spray; and two other containers of salt. Yes, more salt, always more salt. What are you, my PCP? It's all wonderfully convenient.

That little set up, not that any of you asked, is the MVP of my kitchen. What's yours? We would love to hear it.

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!
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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Dec. 14 & Tue., Dec. 17

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 from Great Harvest Bread Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Boursin from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Spinach Angel Hair from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Maple Cinnamon Graham Bites from Healing Home Foods
Add-on Grain of the Week - Bagels from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Tzatziki from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Brumble from Cafe Do Good
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Mushroom from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Salad of the Week - Orzo Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Chicken Italian Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm
Add-on Treat of the Week - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Peanut Chickpea Stew from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm; Pollock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm; Pollock from Red's Best; Bacon from Yankee Farmer's Market
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm; Arugula from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sun Dried Tomato Pesto from Deano's and Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery; Crackers from Seven Stars Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Pollock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Pollock from Red's Best; Squid from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Pollock from Red's Best; Squid from Red's Best; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm; Arugula from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sun Dried Tomato Pesto from Deano's and Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery; Crackers from Seven Stars Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Vegetarian Pierogi from Jaju
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Vegetarian Pierogi from Jaju; Tempeh from Tootie's Tempeh
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Vegetarian Pierogi from Jaju; Tempeh from Tootie's Tempeh; Tamales from TexMex Eats
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm; Arugula from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Crème Fraiche from Vermont Creamery and Ronnybrook Farm Dairy; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Sun Dried Tomato Pesto from Deano's and Dave's Fresh Pasta
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's Bakery; Crackers from Seven Stars Bakery
Special Treat - Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Brewer's Foods; Brownies from Forge Baking Co.

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm; Pollock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm; Arugula from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Chicken from Tide Mill Organic Farm and Feather Brook Farm; Pollock from Red's Best; Bacon from Yankee Farmer's Market; TBD from TBD
Fruits and Veggies - Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Iron Ox Farm; Kale from Red Fire Farm; Brussels Sprouts from Kitchen Garden Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Watermelon Radish from Iron Ox Farm; Arugula from Red Fire Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; TBD from TBD; TBD from TBD
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

We've got some rich and creamy crème fraîche for most of you today. Similar to sour cream but thicker and richer, it's gonna be great on some of those latkes we have in the holiday store. Use anywhere you'd use sour cream. Including:

Garlic Sour Cream Dip With Crunchy Onions - Perfect snack for a crowd. But we're not gonna judge you if it's dinner.

Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce - This is one of my favorite recipes of all time. Super tasty. And I'm hard pressed to think of a better use for the amazing, pillowy pitas from Sharonna's.

Tootie's Tempeh Recipes - Kinda cheating here but the folks at Tootie's Tempeh have a great list of recipes for all your tempeh needs. Check 'em out.

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 13, 2024

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