Support Small, Local Farms and Food Purveyors
We support small, local farmers and food purveyors while minimizing waste (and maximizing taste).
We are flexible. You pay and choose the items in your subscription week-to-week. If you're traveling or already have enough food, you can skip weeks or cancel your subscription as needed.
We're also happy to help you find the right mix of products for your personal eating and cooking style. Send us an email--we'd love to hear from you!
Family Dinner on New England Living!
Watch us tour Clark Farm in Carlisle, MA with farmer Andrew Rogers on New England Living and CBS Boston!
"Working with Erin and Family Dinner, I have a guaranteed price that we talk about in the off-season and then I'm producing for her... It's a much more secure financial model for me... There's no waste. That's the beauty of her model... I can plant, harvest, and pack. She's there to pick it up and there's very little waste that occurs."
- Andrew Rogers, Clark Farm
"Sustainability is core to the Family Dinner mission. There's something for everybody in the story of local food, whether your primary concern is the environment, the ethical treatment of animals, workers rights or just having simply delicious tasting food, there's something for everyone."
- Erin Baumgartner, CEO Family Dinner
Click here to watch the whole piece!
A Sprout Out!
One of our favorite fall veggies is the Brussels Sprout. Named after the city in Belgium, these little wannabe cabbages were brought to the US in the 18th century to delight our autumnal palates. They look like JV cabbages because they come from the same family (genus Brassica) and first cousins in this this family are called cruciferous vegetables. They got that odd little name because their four-petaled flowers look like a crucifer, or cross.
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New Kids on the Block
The time has come! Tomorrow we will be doing our first deliveries in Maine. We are pleased as punch to be working with so many local growers and producers to put this first share together. Some of their delicious products will also make their way into our Massachusetts shares, so we are spreading the deliciousness.
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How It Works
Step 1: Choose your share (plus any add-ons). There's no commitment. Pay week-to-week and skip or cancel as needed.
Step 2: Let us do the work. We carefully curate each week’s share and place orders with local farmers and food purveyors. Shares can contain protein, dairy, eggs, produce, grains, and there's always a treat. Let us know if you have any allergies or aversions, and we'll make substitutions.
Step 3: Receive and enjoy! You receive an email on Friday with a list of ingredients and recipes. We deliver your order on Saturday or Tuesday. Cook, eat, and savor the delicious things you make.
Step 4: Share with friends and family! After every purchase, you'll receive an email with your unique referral code to share with your crew. They'll get 50% off their first order, and you'll get a discount code for 50% off a future order.
What is in a typical share?
Each share contains protein, fruits, veggies, and grains, tailored to your share type and size. We are happy to accommodate your food allergies or aversions.
Our blog, This Week's Food, captures the ingredients, farmers, and recipes that are featured in every week's share.
Here's a shot of the Omnivore Whole Share that was delivered to our customers on August 1st, along with a list of ingredients:
Proteins: Pork and Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Yellow Tail Flounder from Red's Best; Greek Yogurt from Brookford Farm
Fruits and Veggies: Blueberries from Kimball Fruit Farm; Beets from Clark Farm; Swiss Chard from Brookford Farm and Drumlin Farm; Corn from Drumlin Farm; Greens from Generation Farm and Queen's Greens; Squash from Clark Farm
Grains: Bread from Forge Baking Co
Special Treat: Caramels from McCrea's; Cookie from Forge Baking Co
How does it compare with other CSAs?
We firmly believe in community supported agriculture (CSA). We want you to enjoy all of the benefits of a CSA with none of the drawbacks:
Local: We find the best ingredients from local farmers and food purveyors.
Curated: We curate a selection of proteins, veggies, dairy, grains, and treats.
Flexible: Accommodation for all food allergies and aversions.
No Food Waste: We won't overload you with any one ingredient.
No Commitment: You pay week-to-week. Skip or cancel whenever you need.
Convenient: Delivered to your door, every week.
All Seasons: We deliver the good stuff all year long.
Where do we deliver?
COMING SOON: Portland, ME!
Starting in early November 2021, we're expanding our delivery area to include greater Portland, ME! Stay tuned for more info!
MASSACHUSETTS HOME OR OFFICE DELIVERY
Delivery on Saturday 9am-4pm anywhere inside of the 495 loop. (highlighted in yellow and green on the map)
Delivery on Tuesday 12pm-4pm anywhere inside of the 95 loop and Northwest towards 495. (highlighted in green on the map)
Not sure if we deliver to you?
We'd love to hear from you! Let us know where you are and we'll figure out how to serve you! If you're just outside of our delivery area, let us know and we'll do our best to make it work!