Ready for our Close Up!
Good Morning!
Before we dive into our love letter to the wonderful folks at Urban Grape (pictured), we want to toot our own horns, just for a moment.
This weekend we will be featured on New England Living, a lifestyle show that highlights and elevates stories from our communities. It was so much fun to work with them alongside our friends at Clark Farm for this show. Make sure to tune in this Sunday, May 30th at 11:30am EST on @wbztv Channel 4! Check out this sneak peak and try not to make fun of me for talking with my hands too much (like a large, clumsy bird trying to take flight). It will also stream at 12pm and 7pm on CBSN Boston.
If you can't wait until Sunday, we are ALSO going to be featured this morning at 11 am on NBC Boston's The Hub. You can check out the full clip here.
Thanks to both for the chance to share our story and the work of the amazing farms that we partner with.
Happy viewing and have a great weekend!
Erin + Tim
URBAN GRAPE
This week we were lucky to partner with the folks at Urban Grape to be a part of their supper club. We packed bags of fresh pasta, burrata, baguettes and more for them to pair with wine and send off to their customers at their beautiful wine store in downtown Boston. From their site: "Urban Grape is a Black-owned and woman-owned small business dedicated to building community through beverage."
In speaking with Hadley Douglas, pictured here with her husband and co-founder TJ Douglas, we were drawn in by the story and vision of the store and started to explore areas of collaboration. Hadley's background is in marketing, events, and philanthropic management and TJ is the wine buyer and lead sales person at the UG. Together they have built a fun, vibrant following of wine enthusiasts and a business that is actively engaged in helping their community. We are so excited to find ways to work together more!
And while Family Dinner isn't able to deliver you their wines yet, Urban Grape does deliver and can bring you bright, fresh summery rose by the gallon anywhere in the 495 belt! (Ok, fine. Maybe not by the gallon but they certainly have a great selection.) Check out their collection of BIPOC producers, LGBTQ+ producers and Female producers, elevating the work of talented folks often marginalized in the industry.
We have long heard your cries for Family Dinner to deliver wine with your weekly goodies. We aren't there yet, but we hope you will check out our friends in the meantime. Cheers!
WHAT'S IN THE BAG?
Delivery dates: Saturday, 5/29 and Tuesday, 6/1
Note: If you order a "Meat and Fish Share" you will receive just the meats listed, not the "dairy" items (i.e., eggs, yogurt, etc). If you order a "Fish and Seafood Share" you will receive the fish listed, not the dairy items.
Add-on Grain of the Week - Popcorn from Popzup
Add-on Bread of the Week - Sunflower Rye Bread from Forge
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Banana Bread from Forge
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Herbed Pappardelle from Valicenti
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Burrata from Mozzarella House
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Muhammara from Magic Bites
HALF SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Yogurt from Sophia's
Pescatarian Protein - Monk Fish from Red's Best; Yogurt from Sophia's
Vegetarian Proteins - Veggie Burgers from Farmhouse Burger Co.; Yogurt from Sophia's
Paleo Proteins - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Clark Farm; Head Lettuce from Clark Farm, Langwater Farm, and Kitchen Garden Farm; Broccoli Raab from Queen's Greens; Radish from Clark Farm
Grain - Pasta from Seven Hills
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge
WHOLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Monk Fish from Red's Best; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Monk Fish, Haddock from Red's Best; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Veggie Burgers from Farmhouse Burger Co.; Greek Style Shaved Seitan from Littleburg; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Monk Fish from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Clark Farm; Head Lettuce from Clark Farm, Langwater Farm, and Kitchen Garden Farm; Broccoli Raab from Queen's Greens; Radish from Clark Farm; Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Kale from Clark Farm
Grain - Pasta from Seven Hills
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge; Coconut Haystack Cookies from Pure Pastry**
DOUBLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Monk Fish from Red's Best; Bacon from Feather Brook Farms; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Salt from Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt
Pescatarian Protein - Monk Fish, Haddock, Salmon Burgers from Red's Best; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Salt from Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt
Vegetarian Proteins - Veggie Burgers from Farmhouse Burger Co.; Greek Style Shaved Seitan from Littleburg; Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Yogurt from Sophia's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Salt from Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt
Paleo Proteins - Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farm; Monk Fish from Red's Best; Bacon from Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Spinach from Clark Farm; Head Lettuce from Clark Farm, Langwater Farm, and Kitchen Garden Farm; Broccoli Raab from Queen's Greens; Radish from Clark Farm; Carrots from Kitchen Garden Farm; Kale from Clark Farm; Asparagus from Pedersen Farm; Zucchini from Jericho Settler's Farm
Grain - Pasta from Seven Hills; Granola from Forge
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge; Coconut Haystack Cookies from Pure Pastry**
**Naturally Gluten Free
RECIPES
(from Shannon)
Monk Fish Lobster Rolls - It's memorial day weekend and instead of waiting in line for lobster rolls, you can make your own! OR learn about Monk Fish from Gordon Ramsay. OR a nice monk fish piccata!
Carrot Top Pesto - DON'T WASTE THOSE GREENS!!! Use them in a pesto or if you'd like, try a carrot top chimichurri!
Radish, Avocado, and Asparagus Salad - Try something light and enjoyable while wading through these next few warm days.
Simple Kale Salad - Try out this recipe for a delightful green salad or use for kale for a Frittata.
Grilled Lettuce - Do something a little different if your grill is already lit over the long weekend or this week.
Pasta Time: Pasta Salad with Radish (and the tops!!) OR Baked Spanakopita Pasta with Greens and Feta
Want to share recipes that wow'ed you or show off something incredible that is just going to make me hungry while checking emails? (Or send us pics of your dog with your share??) Drop us a line over at recipes@sharefamilydinner.com. We'll be highlighting your recipes and creations in coming weeks! (I am loving all the things you have sent! Stay tuned for highlights coming soon!)