We hope that January is off to a good start for you! A reminder that we will be closed on Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so Monday FarmShares will be delivered on Tuesday, January 17th. Wednesday FarmShares will be delivered as scheduled on the 18th. 

May this holiday serve as a reminder–and a demand– that we keep fighting for social, economic, and environmental justice in our country. One way we can do that is simply to learn more: Stanford University has created the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute where you can go to read Dr. King’s works and learn more about his life and the movements he inspired. Or, check out the King Center to learn about their educational programs, which include trainings on the philosophy of non-violence. 

Fresh Choice Manchester Update!

The five corner stores participating in the Fresh Choice Manchester Program have passed their 90-Day trial period and now have the freedom to tailor their own orders to suit the needs of their respective stores and customers. We are happy to report that over the past 90 days, $4,151.70 of fresh produce has been sold across all stores! We will be continuing to support these stores with technical assistance and deliveries as they continue past the 90 days, and we will also be looking to on-board five new stores in the upcoming year. 

Highlights

From This Week's Bounty

Cylindrical Beets, Basin Farm

Rutabaga, Harlow Farm

Fingerling Potatoes, Vermont Way Foods

January King Cabbage, Kitchen Garden Farm

Sunflower Greens, Grateful Greens

Ecologically-Grown Niitaka and Shinko Pears, Champlain Valley Orchard

Spinach, Queen’s Greens

Parsnips, Czajkowski Farm

Important Member Info

Your Harvie Dashboard:

From your Harvie Dashboard, you can customize the contents of your box, reschedule/change location/skip and hold shares, and update your product preferences. Learn more about how to use your Dashboard here.

Pick Up & Delivery Info

Home Delivery
Monday and Wednesday 11am to 6pm

It is very important that you update your delivery instructions on your Harvie Profile page so we get the food to the right place. Be sure to leave a cooler out for the delivery driver.

YMCA of Greater Nashua 
Mondays 3:30pm to 5:30pm
24 Stadium Drive, Nashua
There will be a volunteer there to help you find your box. Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in a cooler. 

Bona Fide Green Goods Pick Up
Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm 
25 N. Main Street, Concord
Give the Bona Fide staff your name and they’ll get your box for you.

St. Paul’s School Employee Pick Up
Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm
SPS Post Office 
Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in the fridge.

Fresh Start Food Hub Pick Up
Wednesdays OR Thursdays 2pm to 6pm
150 Spruce Street, Manchester
You can pick up your share either day. No need to notify us, just come on by!

We will not hold missed pick-ups. We will donate any unclaimed shares to our local food pantries. 

Please return boxes & insulated liners!
Recipes

of the Week

Wondering how to use those rutabagas in your FarmShare this week? Here’s a decadent recipe that will have you coming back for more!  In this delicious casserole, tender chunks of peppery rutabaga are smothered in a creamy cheddar and gruyere sauce and baked until bubbly and browned on top. Find the recipe here

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Pantry Items

Did you know about these specialty products?
  • Gluten-Free Rolls from Against the Grain Gourmet – A crisp crust gives way to a light and airy center that manages to be soft and chewy at the same time. They shine in their star turn as a warm, crunchy dinner roll and steal the show effortlessly supporting hearty sandwiches and juicy burgers piled high with all the fixings.
  • Farm Pho Soup from Joe’s Kitchen– Super-fresh ingredients from nearby farms give these soups flavor — there’s no need to add sugar or a bunch of salt, so they’re really healthy and they taste fantastic! Made locally in Montpelier, VT.
Have you tried these yet?
  • Yolo Popcorn- YOLO!’s white popcorn is grown on a family farm in Iowa and popped, naturally seasoned and bagged by a family business in Vermont. This natural low calorie (100), gluten-free snack is low carb (12 grams) / low glycemic index which is perfect for Keto and diabetic diets. YOLO! popcorn is a good source of fiber and is nut free, non GMO and has no artificial flavorings. Flavors include VT Maple, Original, Sea Salt, and Cheddar. 
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Dairy Items

Herbal Chevre from Blue Ledge Farm

With a creamy, fresh and pillowy texture, this chevre has converted many-a-skeptic over to goat cheese! Blue Ledge Farm curds are all hand-ladeled which results in the light consistency of their fresh cheeses. Try this herb crusted chevre, which pairs well with a light white wine, or a lighter beer.

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Protein Items

Blue Mango Veggie Burgers

These delicious veggie burgers are made locally in Maine with simple, whole ingredients. 

 

Try both the classic variety and the beet variety, which is made with beets, onions, black beans, panko breadcrumbs, spinach, rice, and fresh ginger.

Thank you & we'll see you soon!

Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 603-606-2663 and we will get right back to you!

From all of us at Fresh Start Farms,
take good care and be well.