The Small Things

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The Small Things

Good Morning Friends,

Does anyone else feel like life is the opening scene of the Wizard of Oz? We're all being gobbled up by various tornados, waiting for a house to fall on us?

Maybe that's too fatalistic for a newsletter about local food but that's the feeling I get. That folks feel like everything is barreling by so damn fast it's hard to take a moment, pump the brakes and realize a flying house isn't actually coming your way.

I find those pauses in little moments of whimsy that catch my eye, make me pause and enjoy a moment. It's the small things.

And before you think your girl here has been pink-pilled by Brené Brown or whomever it was who penned Eat, Pray, Love (God help us) - let me tell you that moment of quiet whimsy came to me not in the form of a moment by the ocean or in a restful Savasana but a bunch of organically grown chives (pictured).

These bright beauties came through our shares last week from Clark Farm. I put mine in a mason jar in the fridge where their audacious purple flowers stand out against the drabness of root veggies and heartier greens. Every opening of the refrigerator door is a reminder for optimism. That the weather will eventually turn, soon it will be strawberry season and time to be grilling in your best jorts.

A small little reminder that summer is coming, and a flying house is not.

Keep calm and chive on.

Erin

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Have a wonderful weekend!
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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., May. 24 & Tue., May. 27

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 - Semolina from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Red Pepper Feta from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Black Pepper Pappardelle from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Cashew Cocount Crunch Granola from Healing Home Foods
Add-on Grain of the Week - Ciabatta from Iggy's
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Portland Beer Mustard from Mother's Mountain
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Pecan Sticky Buns from Iggy's
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Mushroom Ravioli from Dave's Fresh Pasta
Add-on Salad of the Week - Arugula Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Bratwurst from Cold Spring Ranch
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Chipotle Black Bean Soup from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks; Bluefish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks; Bluefish from Red's Best; Lamb Chops from Clark Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Basil from Red Fire Farm; Rhubarb from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Salted Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods; Focaccia from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Bluefish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Bluefish from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Bluefish from Red's Best; Swordfish from Red's Best; Fish 3 from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Basil from Red Fire Farm; Rhubarb from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Salted Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods; Focaccia from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Pierogi from Jaju
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Pierogi from Jaju; Veggie Moussaka from Sophia's Greek Pantry
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Pierogi from Jaju; Veggie Moussaka from Sophia's Greek Pantry; Chipotle Black Bean Soup from Forge Baking Co.
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Basil from Red Fire Farm; Rhubarb from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Burrata from Mozzarella House; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Salted Butter from Casco Bay Creamery
Grain - Savory Biscuits from Lark Fine Foods; Focaccia from Forge Baking Co.
Special Treat - Cookies from Lark Fine Foods; Almond Croissant from Iggy's

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks; Bluefish from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Basil from Red Fire Farm; Rhubarb from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sausage from Various Folks; Bluefish from Red's Best; Lamb Chops from Clark Farm; Something Tasty from Somerwhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Frozen Organic Maine Wild Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Arugula from Clark Farm; Leeks from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Hepworth Farm; Salad Mix from Langwater Farm; Bunched Red Radishes from Langwater Farm; Basil from Red Fire Farm; Rhubarb from Red Fire Farm; Something Tasty from Somerwhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somerwhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

Blueberry Burrata Salad - Well doesn't this sound like spring incarnate? And doesn't these seem like we planned to have blueberries, burrata and arugula in shares this week? I wish we were that smart.

Rhubarb Crisp - Oh man. This and strawberry shortcake are my fav desserts. The rhubarb will be last in prime condition for awhile so feel free to hold off till the weather actually feels like May. You know what won't last? This rhubarb crisp that you and your household will devour.

Rhubarb-Shallot Crostini - Want something a bit more on the savory side? THIS. Yum.

Sausage Salad - I've made 100 variations of this recipe. It's easy, filling and you're getting your veggies.

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

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Posted on May 23, 2025

Joe Grotto

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