Why do Melons get married?
... Because they Cantaloupe!
This week we have Melons from Brookford Farm in Canterbury, NH. We love supporting Luke and Catarina and their incredible work at this 613 acre farm. This beautiful land used to be a sod farm and for years and years was depleting the soil, robbing of its nutrients; making it weaker from year to year.
Luke, Catarina and their team (including their 4 boys) have been tending to this land and nursing it back to health since 2012. They have 35 acres of organic produce and beautiful herds of cattle (hello Maple Greek Yogurt!), pigs and chickens. The land is happy to have the love and gave them a bumper crop of melons this week. We are passing all that love on to you.
Enjoy!
Love,
Erin + Tim
WHAT'S IN THE BAG?
HALF SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Burgers and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein -Flounder from Red's Best, Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarians - Veggie Burgers from Farm House Foods; Eggs from Feather Brook Farm
Paleo Proteins - Burgers and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Canteloupe and Lettuce from Brookford Farm; Celery and Cucumbers from Clark Farm
Grain - Brioche Rolls from Iggy's Bread
Special Treat - Nuts from Q's Nuts
WHOLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Burgers and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Mustard from Ipswich Ale; Flounder from Red's Best
Pescatarian Protein - Flounder and Salmon from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Mustard from Ipswich Ale
Paleo Proteins - Burgers and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Flounder from Red's Best
Fruits and Veggies - Canteloupe, Kale and Lettuce from Brookford Farm; Celery and Cucumbers from Clark Farm; Eggplant from Busa Farm
Grain - Brioche Rolls from Iggy's Bread
Special Treat - Nuts from Q's Nuts; Chocolate from Taza
DOUBLE SHARE
Omnivore Protein - Burgers , Chicken and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Mustard from Ipswich Ale; Flounder from Red's Best; Blue Cheese from Brookford Farm
Fruits and Veggies - Canteloupe, Kale and Lettuce from Brookford Farm; Celery and Cucumbers from Clark Farm; Eggplant, Peaches and Heirloom Tomatoes from Busa Farm
Grain - Brioche Rolls from Iggy's Bread; Crackers from Brewer's Crackers
Special Treat - Nuts from Q's Nuts; Chocolate from Taza
RECIPES
Flounder with Soy Sauce: It seems that everyone and their mother wants you to make flounder with bread crumbs and parmesan. Sounds perfectly lovely but I like this approach with a touch of soy sauce and citrus better.
Grilled Eggplant: Keep it simple and leave it here; or top with chopped tomatoes, basil and cheese (Feta? Mozz? Haloumi?) and a nice dousing of lemon, basil and Maldon Salt.
Simple Parm: I made two trays of this last week and devoured them almost single handedly. I don't follow a recipe, but I do cheat with jarred sauce. Cut eggplants thinly, dip in a beaten egg and coat with flour. Fry until golden brown, lay on paper towels. Layer a pan with Rao's Marinara (SO SO GOOD), the eggplant and plenty of shredded mozz. Repeat until the pan is full, add one last coating of cheese and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Celery Soup: Soup seems like a weird thing for summer but those office cubes are cold, man!