A FISHtory Lesson

Good Morning! 

A couple notes:

A Spoiler Alert OF the Spoiler Alert: This week we will have a mini takeover of our Pick of the Week collection. Our friends at Mamaleh's in Cambridge will be offering Latkes for the Vegetarians and as an add-on in the Prepared Food section (alongside Vegetarian Soup of the Week from Forge, Empanadas from Buenas, and more). They will also be baking up Mini Challah for the Bread of the Week and Baba Ganoush as the Mezze of the week. Go on, treat yourself. 

Reminder: Please leave the black bags out for your drivers and they will haul them back to us. We have them professionally cleaned and ready to get back into the rotation. We aim to use as little packaging as possible, and to pack in re-usable or compostable materials whenever we can. It's a bit more effort, and it costs a bit more, but it makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside, like there's a reusable, insulated bag around our hearts.

We hope you get a moment today to unleash yourselves from your laptops, your interminable to-do list, and the grind of a 24-hour work schedule to get outside, look up, and enjoy the sun. A few moments of its warmth will help fill up an empty tank. You deserve it. 

High Fives,

Erin + Tim

A FISHtory Lesson

This week's fish is Fluke from Red's Best at Fish Pier. Fluke, sometimes called Summer Flounder, is much more prevalent in the summer months in New England waters. But each winter, for a short while, they take a trip North from their toastier homes to pop into our frigid waters. We are in the middle of that brief but tasty séjour, and are grateful for it. 

This is a wonderfully versatile fish. Fluke meat has a delicate flavor with a fine, flaky texture. The filets are not too thick, so you can plan to have dinner on the table in 20 minutes without too much hullabaloo. (And yes, the pandemic has been so long and aged me so much that I now speak with the parlance of an 80-year-old man, uttering things like "malarkey" and "hullabaloo" while sucking on a Werther's Original and complaining about the price of Ginger Snaps.)

I love to treat fish with the Holy Trinity of butter, capers, and lemon. This sauce makes for a bright, buttery bath for everything from fish to pasta to chicken. I'd drink it straight from the pan like a feral animal if it wouldn't horrify my friends and family, so I wait till they're not looking.  Once you this sauce is in your arsenal, riff away on it to suit your taste--add herbs, shallots, crunchy red onion, black olives, or wine. And more wine. 

We hope you love it.

WHAT'S IN THE BAG? (MA)

Delivery dates: Saturday, 2/19 and Tuesday, 2/22

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 - Herby Focaccia from Shirley Farm to Table
Add-on Cheese of the Week - East Meadow from Plymouth Artisan Cheese
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Radiatori from Seven Hills Pasta Co. 
Add-on Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Tortillas from VT Tortillas
Add-on Grain of the Week - Pizza Dough from Forge
Add-on Mezze of the Week - Muhamarra from Magic Bites
Add-on Pastry of the Week - Sticky Buns from Iggy's
Add-on Vegetarian Soup of the Week - Tuscan White Bean with Kale from Forge

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins - Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Carrots and Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Micro Greens from Generation Farm and Gorilla Greens
Grain - Pancake Mix from Carolyn's Farm Kitchen
Special Treat - Chocolate Bars from Taza

WHOLE SHARE 

Omnivore Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Fluke from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke, Sea Bass from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites
Vegetarian Proteins - Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Tempeh from Rhapsody Foods; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites
Paleo Proteins - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Fluke from Red's Best; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Carrots and Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Micro Greens from Generation Farm and Gorilla Greens; Beets from Aprilla Farm; Apples from Brookdale Fruit Farm and Champlain Orchards
Grain - Pancake Mix from Carolyn's Farm Kitchen
Special Treat - Chocolate Bars from Taza; Brownies from Forge

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Protein - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Fluke from Red's Best; Bacon from Brookford Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Pescatarian Protein - Fluke, Sea Bass, Cusk from Red's; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Vegetarian Proteins - Lentil Fingers from Magic Bites; Tempeh from Rhapsody Foods; Tamales from TexMex Eats; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Magic Bites; Butter from High Lawn Farm
Paleo Proteins - Chicken from Feather Brook Farms; Fluke from Red's Best; Bacon from Brookford Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Blueberries from Burke Hill Farm; Carrots and Potatoes from Brookford Farm; Micro Greens from Generation Farm and Gorilla Greens; Beets from Aprilla Farm; Apples from Brookdale Fruit Farm and Champlain Orchards; Celery Root from Pete's Greens; Spinach from Clark Farm 
Grain - Pancake Mix from Carolyn's Farm Kitchen; Country Round from Iggy's
Special Treat - Chocolate Bars from Taza; Brownies from Forge

RECIPES (MA)

(from Shannon)

Blue.Berry.Pancakes.Yes. 

Chicken Pot Pie - Story time, I have lived on this earth for many years and it wasn't until this year that I realized my mother and I have VERY different opinions on how to make chicken pot pie. This is my favorite way to make chicken pot pie and, as a chicken farmer's daughter, I feel like I have some clout to say it is the best way. For those whose nightmare it would be to cook the willy nilly way I do, here's another good recipe with actual amounts! 

Scrambled Eggs with Micros - It's a breakfast for every meal kind of week. 

Beet and Apple Salad - A quick and easy salad to make for lunch or dinner! 

Spanish Style Cusk - 20 minutes to dinner! 

Spinach with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts - Add your leftover fish and enjoy! 

Spicy Tempeh and Beet Salad - Try out this delightful vegetarian salad! 

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

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

Delivery date: Saturday, 2/19

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 Gluten Free Grain of the Week - Wild Blueberry Walnut Crisps from Maine Crisps
Add-on Grain of the Week - Granola from Forge Baking Co.
Add-on Cheese of the Week - Applewood Cold Smoked Ricotta from Crooked Face Creamery
Add-on Fresh Pasta of the Week - Radiatore from Seven Hills Pasta
Add-on Bread of the Week - Marble Rye from Rosemont Market & Bakery

HALF SHARE

Omnivore Protein & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Paleo Proteins - Haddock from True Fin; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Pierogi from Jaju; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Squash from Jordan's Farm and Green Meadow Farm; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Spinach from Clark Farm; Carrots from Goranson and Two Farmers Farm
Grains - Pita Chips from Brewer's Crackers
Special Treats - Lemon Shortbread Cookies from Two Fat Cats

WHOLE SHARE 

Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin; Chorizo Chicken Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock, Monkfish from True Fin; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Paleo Proteins - Haddock from True Fin; Chorizo Chicken Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Vegetarian Proteins & Dairy - Pierogi from Jaju; Tofu from Heiwa; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Fruits and Veggies - Squash from Jordan's Farm and Green Meadow Farm; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Spinach from Clark Farm; Carrots from Goranson and Two Farmers Farm; Daikon Radish from Hall Brook Farm; Beets from Dandelion Spring
Grains - Pita Chips from Brewer's Crackers
Special Treats - Lemon Shortbread Cookies from Two Fat Cats; Peanut Butter Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

DOUBLE SHARE

Omnivore Proteins & Dairy - Haddock from True Fin; Chorizo Chicken Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Bacon from Broad Arrow; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Queso Fresco from Champlain Valley Creamery
Pescatarian Proteins & Dairy - Haddock, Monkfish from True Fin; Arctic Char from Harbor Fish Market; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms; Hummus from Rosemont Market & Bakery; Queso Fresco from Champlain Valley Creamery
Paleo Proteins - Haddock from True Fin; Chorizo Chicken Sausage from Tide Mill Organic Farm; Bacon from Broad Arrow; Eggs from Feather Brook Farms
Fruits and Veggies - Squash from Jordan's Farm and Green Meadow Farm; Fingerling Potatoes from Goranson Farm; Spinach from Clark Farm; Carrots from Goranson and Two Farmers Farm; Daikon Radish from Hall Brook Farm; Beets from Dandelion Spring; Celery Root from Pete's Greens; Apples from Champlain Orchards
Grains - Pita Chips from Brewer's Crackers; Marble Rye from Rosemont Market & Bakery
Special Treats - Lemon Shortbread Cookies from Two Fat Cats; Peanut Butter Cookies from Rosemont Market & Bakery

RECIPES (ME/NH)

(from Krista)