Weekly Newsletter
March 14th, 2017
Serving Berkshire County Since 2008
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Today is a perfect day to grocery shop online! As of now, all produce is scheduled to arrive to us on Wednesday. All of our deliveries will still be made on Thursday and Friday. We will keep you posted if anything changes.
It seems a new meal kit delivery service pops up every week on our social media feeds. Last week we saw football star, Tom Brady, join forces with Purple Carrot meal kit service. His kit offers six vegetable based servings for $78. We think that's crazy! We'll give you the same (actually more) in a $35 produce basket and it will be organic and sustainable, minimally packaged, and as locally sourced as possible from small family owned farms. Yes, you may have to do a bit of chopping and prepping but what is so bad about a little time spent in the kitchen away from our screens and modern day distractions? We really want to emphasize how thankful we are to our loyal customers who continue to shop with us.
This week, our sister company, South Shore Organics, takes another look at "Meal-Kit Mania". In February, they discussed waste and packaging issues. This month they take a look their relations with farmers.
"Although meal kit companies report to pay ‘somewhere between wholesale and retail’ prices for food from small farms, in our experience this has not been the case. For example, Markristo Farm who works with our counterpart, Berkshire Organics out in Western Mass, was approached to grow the above mentioned 40,000 pounds of Swiss chard, the price he was offered for it was 80 cents per pound. At South Shore Organics we pay anywhere between $1.75 and $2.50 per bunch of Swiss chard, depending on the farm and the time of year. A vastly different price point. Eighty cents is well below the wholesale price, and not viable for smaller farms relying on labor and not machines to harvest and wash crops."
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All Basket and A La Carte orders are due by
12 NOON WEDNESDAY
No Delivery Fees!
No Commitments!
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Featured Local & Organic Produce Items
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Carrots
Winter Moon Farm, Hadley, MA
$1.49 /lb
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Daikon Radish
Winter Moon Farm, Hadley, MA
$1.49/lb
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Lemons
California
.79¢ each
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Green Beans
Florida
$2.99 / pound
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Blackberries
California
$2.99 /pkg
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Mandarins
California
$2.99 / lb
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Green Cabbage
Florida
$2.99 /head
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Red Bartlett Pears
Imported
$1.99 / lb
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St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Brisket
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St. Patrick's Day
Is This Friday,
March 17th.
Available for Market & Delivery Customers
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Time to Order Easter Hams
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Pre-order now for delivery or market pick up the week of Easter
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New Meat Items
Sale Online This Week Only
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NEW 20% OFF
from Smart Chicken
NOW $6.99
Regularly $8.69
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Grocery Sale & New Items
Sale Online This Week Only
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NEW 10% OFF
Mt. Sterling
NOW $8.59
Regularly $9.59
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SALE 20% OFF
from Nature's Path
NOW $4.29
Regularly $5.39
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SALE 20% OFF
from Herrell's
NOW $7.29
Regularly $9.09
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SALE 20% OFF
Rice Nectar
from Suzanne's
NOW $4.59
Regularly $5.69
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SALE 20% OFF
from Maison Orphee
NOW $3.09
Regularly $3.89
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SALE 20% OFF
Orange Marmalade
from Mediterranean Organic
NOW $5.59
Regularly $6.99
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SALE 20% OFF
from Maya Kaimal
NOW $5.39
Regularly $6.69
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from Wan Ja Shan
NOW $3.29
Regularly $4.09
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SALE 20% OFF
from Jovial
NOW $2.99
Regularly $3.69
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from Tierra Farm
NOW $8.89
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SALE
from Tierra Farm
NOW $4.09
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from Tierra Farm
NOW $4.09
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Cheese, Wine & Beer of the Week
Available to delivery & market customers
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15% OFF
All
Maple Hill Creamery Cheese
3 Varieties:
- One Year Cheddar
- Stone Creek Cheddar
- Dharma Lea Dutch "Gouda Style"
All Maple Hill Cheeses Are:
Raw
Certified Organic
100% Grass-Fed
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10% OFF
2014 Cascina Corte Dogliani Classico
from Italy
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SALE Price $17.99
Regular Price $19.99
Grape Varietal: Dolcetto
Designation: Organic
Notes: Bright ruby red in color with a violet edge. The nose is fresh with varietal hints of red fruit and woodland: cherries, sour black cherries, redcurrants and raspberries draw an aromatic profile of notable intensity and clarity. The palate is pleasantly juicy with a harmonious succession of tannic, fruit and floral sensations.
Drink if you enjoy: Medium bodied Italian reds like Sangiovese.
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10% OFF
2015 Ca’Liptra Marche Bianco Caliptra
from Italy
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SALE Price $16.19
Regular Price $17.99
Grape Varietal: Trebbiano
Designation: Organic
Notes: Clear golden-yellow hue in the glass. Bright citrus notes, light floral on the nose. Well balanced acidity and minerality. Clean and fresh fruit flavors on the palate of lemon, white flowers, hint of almonds. Well balanced, fresh and lively wine.
Drink if you enjoy: Fun, refreshing balanced Italian style whites!
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10% OFF
Gerry Dog Stout
Big Elm Brewing, Sheffield, MA
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SALE Price $11.42
Regular Price $12.69
Stout, 6.5% ABV
Our oatmeal stout is an ode to our loyal companion Gerry. This smooth dark beer is brewed with barley, wheat, oats, water, American ale yeast, and hops. The reserved use of dark malts and the addition of oats help to make this beer amazingly easy to drink, even for those who usually stay away from the dark side.
6-pack, 12oz cans
Check Out the Winter Craft Beer Sale on our website!
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I've made this dahl "lentil stew" recipe from
Kimberly Snyder several times this Winter. It is super easy to make. It is comfort and warmth in a bowl which made me think it would be perfect to make once more time as we experience what I hope is the last Winter blast of the season today. The dish is a powerhouse of nutrition featuring several vegetables, herbs and spices. Its incredibly easy to digest as well. You can make Dahl with red, green or black lentils.
Check out our selection of lentils here. I've used the red which worked well but I also suggest the ones featured on sale below.
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This St. Patrick's Day favorite couldn't be simpler to make.
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Thank you for supporting a small, locally owned business, our local farms and local food artisans.
Your continued support throughout the Winter months is greatly appreciated.
Aleisha & Brian Gibbons
Owners, Berkshire Organics, LLC
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813 Dalton Division Rd.
Dalton, MA 01226
413-442-0888
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