Newsletter | Three River Farmers Alliance

Wishing You a Peaceful and Healthy Winter Solstice

by nicole | Dec 17, 2021 | Newsletter

We hope you are finding good time to rest and enjoy the quiet of the winter solstice, balancing the season of rest out with holiday festivities. Our local farmers are feeling the shorter days and colder temps, hoping for snow to fall.
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Three River Farms
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Valicenti Pasta
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We will be closed on 12/25 in observance of Christmas. All regular Saturday Home Delivery orders will be
re-routed for Monday 12/27. All regular Saturday Pickup Orders will be for Pickup on Sunday, 12/26 except for
Heron Pond Farm. Pickup at Heron Pond Farm will be closed for this week.

** Producer Profile
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** Meadowview Farm

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Meadowview Farm is a family farm located in Gilmanton, NH – immersed in raising, breeding and showing
purebred sheep across the United States. They raise homegrown lamb
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environment.

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** Three Sisters Garden Project
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Three Sisters Garden Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and community farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts,
working to make local food accessible to all. Together, they: practice and promote sustainable agriculture,
stewarding the earth and our community; grow and provide fresh produce through our sliding-scale Community
Supported Agriculture shares and through a unique collaborative of food access partners, reaching people in 17
cities and towns across the North Shore; and connect to the community by welcoming volunteers and educating the
next generation of farmers, land stewards and food system advocates. Read more about their innovative work
(https://threesistersgarden.org/) !

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** $1190 raised last week.
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SNAP Delivery Donation programs.

** Fifth Flavor Catering & Gather NH’s Community Meal
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Nina Parrott, of The Fifth Flavor Catering, has assembled a crew of volunteers to help prepare a holiday dinner for
300+ members of Gather NH. On the menu: buttermilk-brined turkey with cranberry sauce, apple cider- glazed ham,
butternut squash soup with coconut + curry (with squash donated by 3River from Brandmoore Farm and onions
from Governor Dale Farm), cumin-roasted carrots (also from Gov Dale Farm), sweet and sour Brussels sprouts,
acorn squash (donated by 3 River from Amish Acres in Maine) with orange + dates, herb roasted potatoes with
garlic + paprika, and mashed sweet potatoes with maple brown butter + sour cream. About 100 local bakers have
signed up to supply the sweet treats: cookies, holiday breads and more.

Nina and crew have been cooking for Gather for a few years now. It started out as a way to use and repurpose
leftovers from large events, since a caterer can’t run “specials” on Monday. Now she does it whenever she can,
hoping to support the tremendously hard-working Cooking 4 Community team at Gather.
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** We ❤️ Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Parsnip Soup

“Parsnips and carrots are similar but I chose parsnips for this recipe for a few reasons. Their more fibrous texture
adds a little more bite and their spiced sweetness pairs very well with other spices like cumin, paprika, turmeric,
ginger, and cinnamon. It’s a simple and hearty soup that only needs a side of good bread to complement it perfectly.”
-Perri Krywick, 3RFA Administrative Assistant

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped

1 cup sunchokes, peeled and chopped ( alternatively, use all parsnips)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
4 fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water
2 cups veggie broth,
1 cup milk, or alternative milk of your choice

Directions:
In a medium soup pot, heat the olive oil. Add the parsnips, sunchokes (optional), and garlic and cook over moderate
heat, stirring, until lightly golden, 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes until
fragrant. Add the water, broth, and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes.

Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. I recommend keeping a little bit of texture in the soup
by only partially blending a few batches. Pour the soup back into the pot. Add more liquid if the consistency season
to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Serve with A&J King’s Poached Garlic Sourdough bread or a Baguette

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Support Local Farmers in your Gift Shopping This Season!

by robert | Dec 10, 2021 | Newsletter

While holiday gift shopping is in peak season, we’ve got gift certificates for you. Support local farmers and food producers while offering the gift of joy through fresh, local food delivered.
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Rye Flour – Aurora Mills & Farm
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Three River Farms
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Don’t forget to Confirm your Veggie-GO order! As long as your ordering window is still open, you must Confirm your order for us to process and deliver it to you. Make sure to do so before your order window closes (after that point, no further Veggie-GO orders can be placed until the following week). Here’s a step by step walkthrough on how to confirm your Veggie-GO order.

** Producer Profile
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** Queen’s Greens
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Queens Greens in Amherst, MA grows salad greens, spinach and other leafy greens in the winter season without any added heat – just sunshine! Their high tunnels are off-grid, no heat, no lights, no fans, no fossil fuel use, no electrical use. This produces delicious frost-sweetened greens with a very low carbon footprint. They are Certified Naturally Grown, meaning their greens are GMO free, grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or fertilizers. Their greens are grown with thoughtful practices that put the health of people and planet first. Order their spinach this week, as they’ll be taking a holiday break from posting!
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** Campo Enoteca
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Located at 969 Elm St in Manchester, NH, Campo Enoteca is a farm-to-table Italian Restaurant (https://www.campoenoteca.com/) serving only house-made pasta, Italian charcuterie, artisan bread, small plates, and regional specialties, as well as classics. Their chefs are in the kitchen daily making pasta, baking the best bread in Manchester, chopping vegetables and making dessert. Their bartenders are pouring classic cocktails and Italian wines and their servers treat you like ‘La Famalia’.
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** $1010 raised last week.
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Thank you for helping us feed delicious, local food to neighbors in need through the Local Food Donation and SNAP Delivery Donation programs.

** Newmarket Community Church Food Pantry
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The Food Pantry at Newmarket Community Church provides food for those in need in the Newmarket and Newfields area. They foster a caring atmosphere of dignity and respect for clients and consider it an honor to operate this important community support service. Donations from Three River Farmers Alliance helps to serve about 100 people each week.

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** We <3 Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Candied Cranberries

This recipe has been adapted from Cake Whiz. They’re a perfect dessert topping from chocolate cake to ice cream. They’re also delicious just on their own. Happy sweet snacking!

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, washed

Directions:
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pot over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Be careful not to boil. Turn the heat off and let the syrup cool for about 15 minutes.

Add the cranberries to the pot and stir to coat all cranberries. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cranberries to a wire rack with paper towels underneath. Store any left over syrup in the fridge to sweeten other things with.

Cranberries should be left to dry for 1 hour. After one hour, roll the cranberries in remaining sugar until they’re coated. Enjoy by the handful!

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the cranberries begin to show little water drops, roll them in sugar once again.

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Last Call For Microgreens Before Winter!

by nicole | Dec 3, 2021 | Newsletter

We suggest ordering your microgreens today, as they won’t be around in the next couple of wintry months here in the north. We’ve got plenty fresh available from Stout Oak Farm!
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Hot Sauce Gift Set – Philbur’s
Three River Farms
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Carrots
Governor Dale Farm
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Meadow View Farm
A great hostess gift that includes one jar of apple butter and one jar of pumpkin butter!
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Micro Greens Mix
Stout Oak Farm
Certified Organic – Vibrant and flavorful Mix!
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No. 21 Hot Sauce – Philbur’s
Three River Farms
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Pepper, Dried Smoked Chipotle
Kitchen Garden Farm
Ripe red jalapenos smoked on local hardwoods and dried, aromatic and flavorful.
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Lamb Hot Italian Sausage
Meadow View Farm
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Camembert
Bell & Goose Cheese Co.
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** Philbur’s Hot Sauce LLC
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Interested in boosting your meals with some added flavor and spice? Look no further! We have just what you’re looking for and it all starts with Philbur’s Hot Sauce. Amid the late-night food scene in downtown Portsmouth stood Philbur’s, a local food cart slinging tacos to hungry patrons enjoying the bar scene. Known for its pulled pork and pulled chicken tacos, Philbur’s featured homemade recipes paired with notable sides that made for the perfect midnight snack. Over two seasons, customer after customer asked where they could get the sauces that made Philbur’s tacos stand out. At the end of the 2018 season, the Stratos family decided to bottle their success. Order their hot sauces through 3 River this week!
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** The Carriage House
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The Carriage House, an oceanfront, modern New England restaurant and raw bar, is open at 2263 Ocean Boulevard on scenic Rye Beach, New Hampshire. Owners James Woodhouse and RJ Joyce are committed to honoring the restaurant’s rich traditions rooted in hospitality. RJ grew up farming, and so, connecting to their ingredients is of great importance to The Carriage House. Visit them this holiday season!

** Serving Neighbors in Need
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** $1340 raised last week.
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Thank you for helping us feed delicious, local food to neighbors in need through the Local Food Donation and SNAP Delivery Donation programs.

** Nourishing the Northshore
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Nourishing the Northshore (https://www.nourishingthenorthshore.org/) ensures equal access to healthy, local food to all members of the North Shore in a manner that builds community, fosters connection, and promotes dignity and self-reliance. Your donation dollars provided them with a large pickup of fresh, locally-grown food last week! Learn more about their services here.
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Community Experience team members, Deirdre and Dan, recap this fall’s happenings and events, plus 3RFA news and plenty of shout-outs to our awesome customers, partners, producers and farms.

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Buy Local, Eat Local, Gift Local.

by robert | Nov 26, 2021 | Newsletter

Who doesn’t love local food delivered to their door? Shopping for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family in your life? Offer them a taste of local food with a Three River gift certificate. Supporting local farmers and food producers through gifting local food is a win-win for our community, health and planet.
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Peppermint Bark Single Origin Bar
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Cranberries – Sugar Hill Cranberry Co.
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Dunk’s Mushrooms
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Pumpkin Tea Bread (GF/V)
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** Piping Plover Baking Co.
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Piping Plover in Amesbury, MA is a unique baking company. Every hand crafted item is both gluten free and vegan. Only all natural, honest ingredients are ever used. No GMOs, soy, or artificial anything. Their style is simple and pure baking meant to evoke happiness (https://pipingploverbaking.com/) . Try their frozen sugar cookie dough this holiday!

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** The Black Birch
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The Black Birch in Kittery, Maine (https://www.theblackbirch.com/) serves refined comfort food, beer, wine, & cocktails in a comfortable, modern dining room. Visit them to relax and unwind, listen to vintage vinyl, and enjoy some of the Seacoast’s exquisitely prepared food and drink!

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** $495 raised last week.
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A Conversation with Alissa Megee and Alexis Simpson of The Waysmeet Center.

3RFA’s own Daniel Lohmeyer has a great conversation with Alissa Megee, Administrative Manager of Cornucopia Food Pantry, and Alexis Simpson, Executive Director of The Waysmeet Center. They discuss the wonderful work of The Waysmeet Center, share their backgrounds and introduce Daniel to the term “food justice”.
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** We LOVE Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Need a break from the holiday feasts? Try these Veggie Sandwiches for Two.

Ingredients:
2 medium-sized peppers or 4 small
¼ cup plus 1 Tbs olive oil
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed well
1 tsp fresh rosemary or ½ tsp dried rosemary
About 1 lb spinach, washed well
4 slices of Grand Levain bread
1 garlic clove
Fresh Feta or Chevre cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper

Roasted Peppers:
On a grill or gas stovetop- place the whole peppers directly over the flame, turn them with tongs until all sides are charred. Or, in an oven- cut the peppers in half lengthwise and press down to flatten. Place them on a sheet pan, drizzle the peppers with 1 Tbs oil, and roast at 400F until the skin blisters.

After the peppers are charred and blistered, place them in a covered bowl for at least ten minutes to let the steam cook them further. The skins should peel away easily after steaming. Discard the skins and seeds.

Caramelized leeks:
Slice leeks crosswise into 3″ pieces, then lengthwise into thin matchsticks. Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large skillet over medium. Add leeks; season with a pinch of salt. Cover the pan but stir occasionally (reduce heat if needed to avoid browning or burning the leeks), until the leeks are soft, 8–10 minutes. Add rosemary and continue to cook, stirring often, until leeks are golden brown and caramelized, 5–10 more minutes. Turn off the heat and set the pan aside.

Spinach:
In another pan, wilt the freshly washed (and not dried) spinach for a few minutes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Do not overcook.

Assemble:
Toast the bread and rub with sliced garlic. Cover with caramelized leeks, spinach, cheese (optional), and a large piece of roasted pepper. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!

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Many Thanks To Our Farmers And Food Producers!

by nicole | Nov 19, 2021 | Newsletter

Here at Three River, we are feeling immense gratitude toward our local farmers and food producers. This year, and especially this fall have brought a beautiful abundance of delicious and local foods. Order today for your share of the harvest!

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, 11/25. Veggie-GO Thursday ordering will be closed November 19-22, ordering for Thursday delivery will reopen on Friday, November 26 at 10am.

Veggie-GO Friday ordering will remain open and operating as usual.
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4 Fresh for Veggie-GO
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Radicchio, Chioggia
Kitchen Garden Farm
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Pinto Gold Potato
Heron Pond Farm
Pink and gold beauties! Great flavor, especially roasted. A Heron Pond staff favorite.
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Bluefin Tuna – Gulf of Maine Conservas
Three River Farms
Line caught bluefin tuna in Rye, NH
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Grand Levain Sourdough (Friday)
A&J King Artisan Bakers
Our most traditional sourdough, made with Maine Grains whole rye and whole wheat. Sliced!
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** Featured Products on Wholesale this week
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4 Fresh for Wholesale
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Chicory Mix
Kitchen Garden Farm
A selection of delightfully bitter greens. Great cooked or used in salad. Certified Organic.
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Masquerade Potato
Heron Pond Farm
Beautiful! Masquerades have purple and gold skin and gold flesh. Creamy, buttery and delicious!
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Winter Gem Salad Mix
Queen’s Greens
Grown in high tunnels in the soil without any artificial heat or light – a true winter treat!
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Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Pierogies
Jaju Pierogi
Resealable pouch contained 12 pierogies
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Queen’s Greens will be unlisting early Monday morning. All Wholesale Queen’s Greens orders should be confirmed before Monday.

** Veggie-GO Tips
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** Kitchen Garden Farm
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Kitchen Garden Farm is located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley (https://www.kitchengardenfarm.com/) , the prime agricultural region of Western Massachusetts. The farm consists of 50 acres of rich river bottom soil with fields on both sides of the Connecticut River, in Sunderland and Whately. The farm’s home base is located on S. Silver Lane in the center of Sunderland, about five miles from UMASS Amherst. Kitchen Garden Farm is doing the important work of converting prime agricultural land in their community to Organic production. Owners Caroline and Tim are committed to growing healthy soils by cultivating a wide range of biodiverse crops, improving crop rotation and cover cropping. Order their beautiful products today!
https://www.kitchengardenfarm.com/

** Wholesale News
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** Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery
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Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery in Dover, NH is a local food establishment focusing on wholesome, hearty and healthy food. Chef George is inspired by the farm to table vision that is prevalent in the culinary community and brings the quality of fine dining to everyday food.

Good, honest food awaits (https://www.earths-harvest.com/) .
https://www.earths-harvest.com/

** Serving Neighbors in Need
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** $1310 raised last week.
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Thank you for helping us feed delicious, local food to neighbors in need through the Local Food Donation and SNAP Delivery Donation programs.
https://youtu.be/NuWm21NSra0
A Conversation with Alissa Megee and Alexis Simpson of The Waysmeet Center.

** Staff Spotlight
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** We ❤️ Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Try a unique desert this holiday season – Vegan Buttercup Pudding.

“In this pumpkin-centric time of year, I’d like to show some love to other desert-worthy squash! Doesn’t Buttercup just sound adorable? I hope you enjoy this creamy, fluffy, and easy sweet treat. “
-Perri Krywick, 3RFA Administrative Assistant

Ingredients:
1 buttercup squash, about 5 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed
½ cup coconut cream
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
2 to 5 tablespoons non-dairy milk (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400F. Place buttercup squash in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes until tender.

Combine all ingredients, except for the almond milk in a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth. Add almond or other non-dairy milk if necessary to create a smooth blended consistency. It should not be runny. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices to your liking.

Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve chilled and enjoy it as is or top with your choice of spices, nuts, coconut cream, whipped cream, or chocolate chips.

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Final week for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders!

by robert | Nov 5, 2021 | Newsletter

If you’re celebrating this year and want to support your local farmers, we are offering Thanksgiving Pre-Orders. Order this week for distribution November 18-22. We are offering a curated selection of the best foods our region has to offer, to make your feast easy and memorable.
Ordering is open for Veggie-GO and Wholesale
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4 Fresh for Veggie-GO (https://shop.threeriverfa.com/Products/List/8)
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Cranberries – Sugar Hill Cranberry Co.
Three River Farms
Fresh cranberries from Maine!
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Sweet Potato
Heron Pond Farm
The beuragard and covington varieties have a dark red-orange skin with a moist, sweet, orange flesh.
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Baby Lettuce Mix
Stout Oak Farm
Certified Organic – Fresh and sweet with a little crunch!
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Chestnut Mushroom Chili
Dunk’s Mushrooms
Gluten Free and Vegan! A hearty and satisfying chili with a little heat, perfect for a fall day.
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4 Fresh for Wholesale (https://shop.threeriverfa.com/Products/List/7)
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Cranberries – Sugar Hill Cranberry Co.
Three River Farms
Fresh cranberries from Maine!
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Sweet Potato
Heron Pond Farm
The beuragard and covington varieties have a dark red-orange skin with a moist, sweet, orange flesh.
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Baby Lettuce Mix
Stout Oak Farm
Certified Organic – Fresh and sweet with a little crunch!
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Spinach Fettuccine
Valicenti Pasta
Blonde semolina pasta flavored with juiced spinach.
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** Veggie-GO Tips
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https://youtu.be/S-NZjIfIK8o
Information about our Thanksgiving pre-orders for 2021 plus a brief tutorial on setting up an account and ordering.

** Producer Profile
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** Stout Oak Farm
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Stout Oak Farm is a Certified Organic vegetable farm, operating on conservation land in Brentwood, NH (https://stoutoakfarm.com/) . Farm owner Kate Donald and her team grow a wide variety of vegetables for their CSA and seasonal farm store, and specialize in growing leafy greens of all kinds, including the organic salad greens and microgreens you can find on the Veggie-Go storefront every week. Stout Oak Farm has been Certified Organic by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food since 2010 and certified by the Real Organic Project (https://www.realorganicproject.org/) since 2020.
https://stoutoakfarm.com/

** Wholesale News
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** Portsmouth Brewery
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The Portsmouth Brewery, New Hampshire’s original craft brewery (https://portsmouthbrewery.com/) , has been serving great food and outstanding handcrafted beers in a friendly, lively atmosphere since 1991. They take as much pride in their food as in their handcrafted beers, preparing all of their soups, sauces, dressings & desserts in house. Using locally produced ingredients, a variety of menus and weekly specials, their food is as good as their beer! Stop by this fall and help the Portsmouth Brewery celebrate their 30th year in business.

** Serving Neighbors in Need
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** $995 raised last week.
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Thank you for helping us feed delicious, local food to neighbors in need through the Local Food Donation and SNAP Delivery Donation programs.

** Brentwood Food Pantry
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Three River Farmers Alliance regularly provides fresh food to the Brentwood Food Pantry — a project of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Brentwood, NH.

They are a host church for Seacoast Family Promise, an organization that provides housing and meals for families who are temporarily homeless and they house the Community Food Pantry.

Learn about the pantry here. (http://pilgrimucc-nh.org/about-us/)
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** Staff Spotlight
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** We Our Staff’s Recipes!
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Potato Mushroom Soup

“In anticipation of the long soup season ahead, I thought I’d share with you a simple but delicious take on classic potato soup. I love keeping a bit of texture in this soup by not pureeing the whole thing and by adding some extra freshness with wilted kale at the end. Feel free to also puree it all and add more kale or spinach for a cozy green soup.”
-Perri Krywick, 3RFA Administrative Assistant

Ingredients:
8oz of mushrooms, roughly chopped (Dunk’s Mushrooms)
2 tablespoons butter (Casco Bay Creamery)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste (Maine Sea Salt)
1 onion (Brandmoore Farm)
2 cloves garlic (Willoughby Farm)
1/8 cup dry sherry or white wine (optional)
1 pound potatoes (Heron Pond Farm)
5 cups mushroom or vegetable broth (Dunk’s Mushrooms)
1 cup kale, destemmed and chopped (Two Farmers Farm)
Black pepper, to taste

Directions:
In a large pot, set to medium-high heat, melt the butter, add the mushrooms and salt. Cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms start to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the onion to the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the sherry, potatoes, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook until all the potatoes are tender about 10 minutes.

Use a hand-held blender to purée the soup or, carefully puree in a blender or food processor. If you would like a more textured soup, reserve ⅓ to ½ of the veggies to add back in once the rest of the soup is pureed.

Finally, add the kale greens so they wilt just before serving.

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or diced crispy bacon!

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