The New Jam

This week we are bringing jam from our friend Kelby at Olde Haven Farm into the Whole and Double Shares in Massachusetts. Not to play favorites but the folks in Maine got it last week, one week ahead. (We love you all equally, we promise.)

These jams are wonderfully delicious. I had an episode a few weeks back where I sat down on a Sunday morning with a fresh loaf of bread from A&J King, a stick of butter and a jar of Kelby's Strawberry Basil jam. The results were neither pretty nor something I'm particularly proud of, but it was really tasty. I found jam in my hair hours later.  I say give it a go. 

The jams are almost as great as the folks who make them and the story of their farm. From their site:

"We are those people.  The kind of people you hear about and say "they did what!?!"

We moved 2000 miles from a crowded suburb to a 90 acre parcel in Central Maine, where we knew nobody, to start a farm.  What appealed to us was a simpler life and the values of small towns.  We loved Maine and its beauty and looked for property out here for several years before making the move.  When we found the property we wanted, we put in an offer sight unseen (other than online).  See?  Crazy.  But we couldn't be happier and we have been working diligently ever since on turning the piece of land into a working farm."

And a bit about their practices:

"Here at Olde Haven Farm, we believe in knowing where our food comes from.  We believe that our animals deserve a happy healthy life with the ability to do what comes natural to them.  

Chickens forage for bugs in the fields.  Sheep graze on lush green pastures with the goats near by.  Ducks have access to ponds any time they want.  We also believe in using the resources that our land provides for us, and being good stewards of our land.  We do not want to destroy the land but build it up, improving soil, trees, and fields.  We practice rotational grazing to allow land to recover from animals and to provide the animals with the best grazing and nutrition available.  Our animals are raised hormone and antibiotic free and our produce is MOFGA Certified Organic."

If you can't get enough, show them some love and order online. And if ever the universe gives you the chance to eat their pork sausages, take that opportunity in the name of all that is Holy. They will blow your mind.

Have a good weekend, friends. We hope it's delicious.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG? (MA)

Delivery dates: Saturday, 4/2 and Tuesday, 4/5

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 Bread of the Week - Spelt Bread from Iggy's
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Clothbound Cheddar from Jasper Hill
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Egg Fettuccine from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Cheddar Head Popcorn from Popzup
Add-on Grain of the Week - Pancake Mix from Carolyn's Farm Kitchen
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Artichoke Lemon Pesto from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Almond Croissant from Iggy's
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Red Lentil with Chickpea and Spinach from Forge

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms;  Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Salmon from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Pierogi from Jaju; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce from Queen's Greens; Carrots and Shallots from Brookford Farm; Apples from Champlain Orchards
Grain - Fresh Pasta from Seven Hills Pasta Co
Special Treat - Oat Chip Cookies from Lark

WHOLE SHARE 

Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms; Salmon from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm
Pescatarian Protein - Salmon, Pollock from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm
Vegetarian Proteins - Pierogi from Jaju; Moussaka from Littleburg; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms; Salmon from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce from Queen's Greens; Carrots and Shallots from Brookford Farm; Apples from Champlain Orchards; Beets from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Pete's Greens
Grain - Fresh Pasta from Seven Hills Pasta Co
Special Treat - Oat Chip Cookies from Lark; Brownie Bites from Forge

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms; Salmon from Red's; Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farms;  Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm; Almond Tzatziki from Littleburg
Pescatarian Protein - Salmon, Pollock, Red Fish from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm; Almond Tzatziki from Littleburg
Vegetarian Proteins - Pierogi from Jaju; Moussaka from Littleburg; Pulled Mushrooms from Dunk's Mushrooms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Strawberry Basil Jam from Olde Haven Farm; Almond Tzatziki from Littleburg
Paleo Proteins - Bacon from Clark Farm and Feather Brook Farms; Salmon from Red's; Ground Beef from Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Lettuce from Queen's Greens; Carrots and Shallots from Brookford Farm; Apples from Champlain Orchards; Beets from Brookford Farm; Sunchokes from Pete's Greens; Upland Cress from Pete's Greens; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms
Grain - Fresh Pasta from Seven Hills Pasta Co; Granola from Forge
Special Treat - Oat Chip Cookies from Lark; Brownie Bites from Forge

WHAT'S IN THE BAG? (ME/NH)

Delivery date: Saturday, 4/2

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 Bread of the Week - Semolina Rolls from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Clothbound Cheddar from Jasper Hill
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Radiatore from Seven Hills Pasta Co.
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Seed'nola from 88 Acres
Add-on Grain of the Week - Cornmeal from Tuckaway Farm
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Olive Tapenade from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Blueberry Muffins from Two Fat Cats Bakery
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Red Lentil with Chickpeas and Spinach from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Treat of the Week - Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein & Dairy - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin**; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Paleo Proteins - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Tofu from Heiwa; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Spaghetti Squash from Green Meadow Farm; Mustard Greens from Dandelion Spring; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Onions from Goranson Farm or Brookford Farm*; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms*
Grains - Honey Wheat Bread from Big Sky Bakery
Special Treats - Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery

WHOLE SHARE 

Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Haddock from True Fin**; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin**; Mackerel from True Fin**; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Paleo Proteins - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Haddock from True Fin**; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Tofu from Heiwa; Veggie Enchilada from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Spaghetti Squash from Green Meadow Farm; Mustard Greens from Dandelion Spring; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Onions from Goranson Farm or Brookford; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Watermelon Radish from Brookford Farm*; Golden Delicious Apples from Champlain Orchards*
Grains - Honey Wheat Bread from Big Sky Bakery
Special Treats - Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery; Cream Cheese Brownie from Rosemont Market & Bakery

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Haddock from True Fin**; Ground Beef from Pine Ridge Acres; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Camembert Cubs from Bell & Goose Cheese Co.
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin**; Mackerel from True Fin**; Sole from Harbor Fish; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Camembert Cubs from Bell & Goose Cheese Co.
Paleo Proteins - Pork Chops from Broad Arrow; Haddock from True Fin**; Ground Beef from Pine Ridge Acres; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Tofu from Heiwa; Veggie Enchilada from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Coconut Curry Soup from Forge Baking Co.; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Camembert Cubs from Bell & Goose Cheese Co.
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Spaghetti Squash from Green Meadow Farm; Mustard Greens from Dandelion Spring; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Onions from Goranson Farm or Brookford; Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Watermelon Radish from Brookford Farm; Golden Delicious Apples from Champlain Orchards
Grains - Honey Wheat Bread from Big Sky Bakery; Crackers from Mill Cove Baking Co.
Special Treats - Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery; Cream Cheese Brownie from Rosemont Market & Bakery

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

RECIPES (MA)

(from Shannon)

Simple Carbonara - Folks, this week you got fresh pasta, you got bacon, you got eggs. That is spelling out one item in flashing lights for me: CARBONARA!! 

Caramelized Shallot Pasta - Or take those shallots in the share and make this decadent but easy pasta dish!

Beet Cured Salmon - Looking for a new brunch treat? Put those beets to good use in this cured salmon recipe! 

Baked Red Fish - 30 minutes till dinner with this one pan recipe. 

Carrot and Apple Slaw - A fun and light side for lunch or dinner and maybe even on top of a burger! 

Crispy Jerusalem Artichokes with Balsamic - We love sunchokes and hope you do as well!! 

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

RECIPES (ME/NH)

(from Joe)