Tomatoes... A bit of summer during the dark months.

Hello Friends,

I am penning this message from sweltering Oaxaca, Mexico where we have taken a few days to eat, drink and remind ourselves that we are more than rapid email writing Muppets with a caffeine addiction.

The food is simple and radiant, making me crave the bounty of summer, though it's still a long way out.

A highlight, not that you asked, has been the tomato salad from Levadura de Olla, pictured. The notion of having traveled 4,750km to sing the praises of a plate of tomatoes is, I am willing to admit, a bit surprising. But what a revelation. The waiter described each of the 12 heirloom varieties; the sun they soaked in the dirt they inhabited, as if defining the terroir of a fine wine. He encouraged us to try them one by one, comparing notes and tastes and to end with the lush yellow variety which taste distinctly of guava.

And we were dumbfounded. He was right, each taste was distinct, right down to the guava. Each had its own story to tell, with themes of unfettered simplicity running through each. To even speak of sprays or pesticides would be heretical.

I wish my mind had remained virgin throughout this experience; relishing each bite for what it was. I'll confess about halfway through I was thinking adulterous thoughts of a crusty loaf of bread, a fist sized ball of burrata and a healthy sprinkle of Maldon - but no such perversions were present.

Perfectly simple food, celebrated.

And while the sleet and grayness pummels New England and the sun ripened tomatoes from Langwater Farm are just a twinkle in your farmers' eyes, we are still proud to bring you a tomatoey harbinger of things to come. This week we have cocktail tomatoes from Backyard Farms in Madison, Maine.

They have expansive greenhouses bringing us a sprinkle of summer all year long. In their words:

"We like to think of our greenhouse as one big backyard garden with no off season. Our eco-friendly greenhouses keep our plants happy, healthy, and delicious even during long, cold winters."

So savor a little bit of summer. Allow yourself the indulgence of spreading them on your bread of the week with a bit of your Ricotta from the Mozzarella House.

Or maybe use your lettuce from Spring Works, your pita from Sharonna and some bacon calling your name from the freezer for a fluffy BLT to shake off the cold weather blues.

Whatever you do, we hope it's delicious.

For me, time for another mezcal.

Have a great day friends,

Erin

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Massachusetts

Delivery dates: Sat., Feb. 15 & Tue., Feb. 18

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 Round from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Ricotta from Mozzarella House
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Shells from Capone Foods
Add-on Gluten-Free Grain of the Week - Tortilla Chips from Mi Niña
Add-on Grain of the Week - Ricotta Gnocchi from Capone Foods
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Baba Ganoush from Magic Bites
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Blueberry Coffee Cake from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Ravioli of the Week - Tomato Basil Ravioli from Capone Foods
Add-on Salad of the Week - Quinoa Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Sausage of the Week - Andouille Sausage from Cold Spring Ranch
Add-on Soup of the Week - Vegetarian - Carrot Ginger Soup from Forge Baking Co.

Omnivore Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Sole from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Sole from Red's Best; Chicken Leg/Thigh Quarters from Tide Mill Organic Fam
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Basil Pesto from Capone Foods
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's; Black Pepper Brioche Hamburger Buns from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

Pescatarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Sole from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Sole from Red's Best; Scup from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Sole from Red's Best; Scup from Red's Best; Haddock from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Basil Pesto from Capone Foods
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's; Black Pepper Brioche Hamburger Buns from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

Vegetarian Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites; Pesto Pasta Salad from Forge Baking Co.
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Magic Grain Salad from Magic Bites; Pesto Pasta Salad from Forge Baking Co.; Tofu from Heiwa
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm
Dairy - Muhammara from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm; Basil Pesto from Capone Foods
Grain - Pita Bread from Sharonna's; Black Pepper Brioche Hamburger Buns from Iggy's
Special Treat - Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Forge Baking Co.; Cranberry Oat Chip Cookies from Lark Fine Foods

Paleo Shares

HALF SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

WHOLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Sole from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

DOUBLE SHARE

Protein - Ground Beef from Cold Spring Ranch; Sole from Red's Best; Chicken Leg/Thigh Quarters from Tide Mill Organic Fam; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local
Fruits and Veggies - Romaine Lettuce from Springworks Farm; French Fingerling Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Tetsukabuto Squash from Brookford Farm; Shallots from Red Fire Farm; Cocktail Tomatoes from Backyard Farms; Beets from Clark Farm; Spinach from Red Fire Farm; Microburst Microgreens from Generation Farm; Something Tasty from Somewhere Local; Something Else Tasty from Somewhere Local
Dairy - Eggs from Feather Brook Farm

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Recipes

BURGERS - We've got our own beef blend from the grass fed cows at Cold Spring Ranch that is perfect for burgers. For indoor cooking, I love this walk through but I'm only cooking till ~130-135º. My preference for this type of burger? Blue cheese pub-style. For those getting the pesto? How about this Caprese burger?

Hawawshi - Looking for something a lil' different? How about this tasty treat that'll be perfect with those pillowy pitas from our pals at Sharonna's?

Curried Coconut Lemon Sole with Lime & Chilli Root Mash - A nice departure from pan-frying, à la New England, or sole meunière.

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

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Posted on February 14, 2025

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