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    Jul 25

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    A short poem about beans:Green.Bean.Yellow.Wax. Bean.Green.Romano.Yellow.Romano.Some are meaty.Some are creamy.All are pretty.And they’re tasty.Available now, by the pound, or by the case.📸@senordiegolandia

    A short poem about beans:

    Green.
    Bean.
    Yellow.
    Wax.
    Bean.
    Green.
    Romano.
    Yellow.
    Romano.
    Some are meaty.
    Some are creamy.
    All are pretty.
    And they’re tasty.

    Available now, by the pound, or by the case.

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    Jul 24

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    Well, butter my biscuit... would you look at these beauties.Now sugar, don't let that long, skinny shape fool you. A Jimmy Nardello pepper may look humble, but honey, it's got more charm than a front porch at sunset.Sweet as can be, with just enough peppery personality to keep things interesting, these little darlings blister up in a hot pan like they were born for it. Give 'em a kiss of olive oil, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and let the fire do the flirting. Before you know it, you've got silky skins, caramelized sweetness, and chefs standing over the stove "just tasting one more."Stuff 'em. Grill 'em. Fold 'em into pasta. Lay 'em across a steak. Pile 'em on pizza. Or, if nobody's watching... eat half the tray before service. Lord knows quality control is important.Jimmy Nardellos don't holler for attention. They simply show up, do their job beautifully, and make everything around them taste a little happier.Y'all better grab 'em while the season's smiling.📸@senordiegolandia

    Well, butter my biscuit... would you look at these beauties.

    Now sugar, don`t let that long, skinny shape fool you. A Jimmy Nardello pepper may look humble, but honey, it`s got more charm than a front porch at sunset.

    Sweet as can be, with just enough peppery personality to keep things interesting, these little darlings blister up in a hot pan like they were born for it. Give `em a kiss of olive oil, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and let the fire do the flirting. Before you know it, you`ve got silky skins, caramelized sweetness, and chefs standing over the stove "just tasting one more."

    Stuff `em. Grill `em. Fold `em into pasta. Lay `em across a steak. Pile `em on pizza. Or, if nobody`s watching... eat half the tray before service. Lord knows quality control is important.
    Jimmy Nardellos don`t holler for attention. They simply show up, do their job beautifully, and make everything around them taste a little happier.

    Y`all better grab `em while the season`s smiling.

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    Jul 23

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    There are no accidents in the kitchen—only happy ingredients.Today, they happen to be squash blossoms from Ward's Berry Farm. So delicate they seem borrowed from the morning itself, yet sturdy enough to become something unforgettable in the right hands.Maybe they cradle ricotta with a whisper of lemon. Maybe they take a quick swim in a feather-light batter. Or perhaps they simply rest on a plate, reminding us that nature has been perfecting presentation for millions of years.Don't rush them. Enjoy the little details—the soft folds, the bright golden petals, the promise of summer tucked inside every blossom.Every service deserves a few happy blossoms.🌼 Fresh from @wardsberryfarm 📸@senordiegolandia

    There are no accidents in the kitchen—only happy ingredients.

    Today, they happen to be squash blossoms from Ward`s Berry Farm. So delicate they seem borrowed from the morning itself, yet sturdy enough to become something unforgettable in the right hands.

    Maybe they cradle ricotta with a whisper of lemon. Maybe they take a quick swim in a feather-light batter. Or perhaps they simply rest on a plate, reminding us that nature has been perfecting presentation for millions of years.

    Don`t rush them. Enjoy the little details—the soft folds, the bright golden petals, the promise of summer tucked inside every blossom.

    Every service deserves a few happy blossoms.

    🌼 Fresh from @wardsberryfarm

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    Jul 23

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    Observe, if you will, one of summer's most dazzling gatherings.Here, in a single crate, nature has assembled an orchestra—not of sound, but of color. The stately bell peppers stand beside the restless jalapeños. Shishitos cluster like curious birds. Habaneros glow with the quiet confidence of creatures who have no need to announce their power. Each has evolved with remarkable purpose, each carrying within it a story written by sunlight, rain, and the patient wisdom of the earth.And what a miracle it is that the earth keeps giving. For abundance is not measured by how much is gathered, but by what we choose to create from it. These peppers have already fulfilled one calling—to grow despite wind, drought, insects, and uncertainty. Their next purpose belongs to you.Chefs, you are the translators of the harvest.You inherit the language of fire and sweetness, of bitterness and bloom. With smoke, salt, acid, and flame, you give these humble fruits another life. You remind us that nourishment is more than survival; it is memory, celebration, and hope served on a plate.So, blister them until their skins surrender. Roast them until their sugars sing. Slice them paper-thin or leave them proudly whole. Let the gentle ones comfort, and let the fierce ones awaken.Because every remarkable service begins the same way nature has always begun—with a seed that believed tomorrow was worth reaching for.And isn't that the greatest recipe of all?📸@senordiegolandia

    Observe, if you will, one of summer`s most dazzling gatherings.

    Here, in a single crate, nature has assembled an orchestra—not of sound, but of color.

    The stately bell peppers stand beside the restless jalapeños. Shishitos cluster like curious birds. Habaneros glow with the quiet confidence of creatures who have no need to announce their power.

    Each has evolved with remarkable purpose, each carrying within it a story written by sunlight, rain, and the patient wisdom of the earth.
    And what a miracle it is that the earth keeps giving. For abundance is not measured by how much is gathered, but by what we choose to create from it.

    These peppers have already fulfilled one calling—to grow despite wind, drought, insects, and uncertainty. Their next purpose belongs to you.

    Chefs, you are the translators of the harvest.

    You inherit the language of fire and sweetness, of bitterness and bloom. With smoke, salt, acid, and flame, you give these humble fruits another life. You remind us that nourishment is more than survival; it is memory, celebration, and hope served on a plate.

    So, blister them until their skins surrender. Roast them until their sugars sing. Slice them paper-thin or leave them proudly whole. Let the gentle ones comfort, and let the fierce ones awaken.

    Because every remarkable service begins the same way nature has always begun—with a seed that believed tomorrow was worth reaching for.

    And isn`t that the greatest recipe of all?

    📸@senordiegolandia     ...

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    Jul 18

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    Here, in the quiet corners of the garden, one encounters one of nature’s most delightful acts of mischief.At first glance, it appears to be a watermelon. A perfect one, in fact. But no larger than an olive.This is the cucamelon.No, it is not the result of careful breeding by imaginative chefs, nor the whimsical invention of a marketing department. It has been growing wild in Central America for thousands of years, entirely content with its tiny disguise.Beneath its beautifully marbled skin lies the crisp freshness of cucumber, accompanied by a subtle burst of citrus—a flavor as surprising as finding a hummingbird with the confidence of an eagle.For the chef, it is an ingredient of remarkable versatility. Served whole, pickled, or delicately sliced, it brings texture, acidity, and, perhaps most importantly, curiosity. Diners pause. They lean closer. They smile. Conversation begins before the first bite.And that, after all, is one of the rarest qualities an ingredient can possess.For in nature, survival often depends upon standing out just enough to be remembered.The cucamelon has mastered the art.📷@senordiegolandia

    Here, in the quiet corners of the garden, one encounters one of nature’s most delightful acts of mischief.

    At first glance, it appears to be a watermelon. A perfect one, in fact. But no larger than an olive.

    This is the cucamelon.

    No, it is not the result of careful breeding by imaginative chefs, nor the whimsical invention of a marketing department. It has been growing wild in Central America for thousands of years, entirely content with its tiny disguise.

    Beneath its beautifully marbled skin lies the crisp freshness of cucumber, accompanied by a subtle burst of citrus—a flavor as surprising as finding a hummingbird with the confidence of an eagle.

    For the chef, it is an ingredient of remarkable versatility. Served whole, pickled, or delicately sliced, it brings texture, acidity, and, perhaps most importantly, curiosity. Diners pause. They lean closer. They smile. Conversation begins before the first bite.

    And that, after all, is one of the rarest qualities an ingredient can possess.

    For in nature, survival often depends upon standing out just enough to be remembered.

    The cucamelon has mastered the art.

    📷@senordiegolandia     ...

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    Jul 16

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    Observe, if you will, one of New England's most remarkable seasonal spectacles.For a few fleeting weeks, the Massachusetts countryside erupts into brilliant color. Golden ears of corn stand shoulder to shoulder, capturing the summer sun. Nearby, strawberries glow like tiny rubies. Blueberries gather in dusky constellations. Raspberries, delicate yet defiant, cling to their canes with extraordinary precision.This abundance is no accident. It is the result of fertile soil, patient hands, warm days, cool nights, and impeccable timing—nature's finest collaboration.And then... enter the chef.Driven by instinct—and perhaps an alarming dependence on coffee—they emerge before sunrise, searching tirelessly for ingredients worthy of the evening's menu.The chef approaches the corn. A brief inspection. A nod of approval. The harvest has passed the test.Within hours, the kernels will meet blistering heat, transforming their natural sweetness into smoky perfection.The berries fare no better.Strawberries become vibrant coulis. Blueberries disappear into reductions and cocktails. Raspberries surrender themselves to sorbets, vinaigrettes, and desserts that prompt guests to say, "We'll just share one."They never do.The season is brief. Blink, and it is gone.Fresh Massachusetts corn, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries have arrived at Specialty Foods Boston.Nature has done its part.Now it's your turn.

    Observe, if you will, one of New England`s most remarkable seasonal spectacles.

    For a few fleeting weeks, the Massachusetts countryside erupts into brilliant color. Golden ears of corn stand shoulder to shoulder, capturing the summer sun. Nearby, strawberries glow like tiny rubies. Blueberries gather in dusky constellations. Raspberries, delicate yet defiant, cling to their canes with extraordinary precision.

    This abundance is no accident. It is the result of fertile soil, patient hands, warm days, cool nights, and impeccable timing—nature`s finest collaboration.

    And then... enter the chef.

    Driven by instinct—and perhaps an alarming dependence on coffee—they emerge before sunrise, searching tirelessly for ingredients worthy of the evening`s menu.

    The chef approaches the corn. A brief inspection. A nod of approval. The harvest has passed the test.

    Within hours, the kernels will meet blistering heat, transforming their natural sweetness into smoky perfection.

    The berries fare no better.

    Strawberries become vibrant coulis. Blueberries disappear into reductions and cocktails. Raspberries surrender themselves to sorbets, vinaigrettes, and desserts that prompt guests to say, "We`ll just share one."

    They never do.

    The season is brief. Blink, and it is gone.

    Fresh Massachusetts corn, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries have arrived at Specialty Foods Boston.

    Nature has done its part.

    Now it`s your turn.     ...

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    Jul 12

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    POV: You were going to make a normal tomato salad… then Sungolds showed up and completely stole the spotlight. These little golden troublemakers are basically nature’s candy. They’re ridiculously sweet, insanely juicy, and somehow manage to taste like sunshine without being weird about it.They’re the tomato that line cooks “accidentally” keep snacking on during prep. You know… for quality control.Throw them on burrata, roast them until they burst, blister them for pasta, pile them on pizza, or just eat them straight out of the case while pretending you’re checking inventory. We won’t judge.Tomatoes are cool. Sungolds are the main character.Your menu deserves the upgrade.📷@senordiegolandia

    POV: You were going to make a normal tomato salad… then Sungolds showed up and completely stole the spotlight.

    These little golden troublemakers are basically nature’s candy. They’re ridiculously sweet, insanely juicy, and somehow manage to taste like sunshine without being weird about it.

    They’re the tomato that line cooks “accidentally” keep snacking on during prep. You know… for quality control.
    Throw them on burrata, roast them until they burst, blister them for pasta, pile them on pizza, or just eat them straight out of the case while pretending you’re checking inventory. We won’t judge.

    Tomatoes are cool. Sungolds are the main character.

    Your menu deserves the upgrade.

    📷@senordiegolandia     ...

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    Jul 9

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    Apricots: the fruit that shows up for about five minutes, causes chaos, and then disappears until next year.If apricots were a coworker, they'd be the one everyone loves but somehow only works three shifts a year.Tiny? Yes. Packed with flavor? Also yes.These little overachievers bring sweet-tart, floral vibes to: galettes and tarts; duck, pork, and lamb; burrata and goat cheese; chutneys, gastriques, and jams; cocktails, shrubs, and dessert sauces; anything on the menu that needs a little "main character energy."Their season is ridiculously short, so don't be the chef saying, "Wait... are apricots already gone?"Stock them. Slice them. Grill them. Flex on your menu.Your future regulars will thank you.📷@senordiegolandia

    Apricots: the fruit that shows up for about five minutes, causes chaos, and then disappears until next year.

    If apricots were a coworker, they`d be the one everyone loves but somehow only works three shifts a year.

    Tiny? Yes. Packed with flavor? Also yes.

    These little overachievers bring sweet-tart, floral vibes to: galettes and tarts; duck, pork, and lamb; burrata and goat cheese; chutneys, gastriques, and jams; cocktails, shrubs, and dessert sauces; anything on the menu that needs a little "main character energy."

    Their season is ridiculously short, so don`t be the chef saying, "Wait... are apricots already gone?"

    Stock them. Slice them. Grill them. Flex on your menu.

    Your future regulars will thank you.

    📷@senordiegolandia     ...

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    Jul 9

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    If peaches aren’t on your menu right now… what are we even doing?It’s that magical few weeks of the year when peaches taste like real peaches—deeply fragrant, perfectly balanced, and juicy enough to make your prep station a little chaotic.Build a dessert around them. Slice them over burrata. Char them for savory dishes. Ferment them. Turn them into shrubs, syrups, jams, or cocktails. They’re one of those ingredients that do half the work for you.Peak season doesn’t wait, and neither should your menu.Reach out to order yours before the best fruit disappears.📷@senordiegolandia

    If peaches aren’t on your menu right now… what are we even doing?

    It’s that magical few weeks of the year when peaches taste like real peaches—deeply fragrant, perfectly balanced, and juicy enough to make your prep station a little chaotic.

    Build a dessert around them. Slice them over burrata. Char them for savory dishes. Ferment them. Turn them into shrubs, syrups, jams, or cocktails. They’re one of those ingredients that do half the work for you.

    Peak season doesn’t wait, and neither should your menu.

    Reach out to order yours before the best fruit disappears.

    📷@senordiegolandia     ...

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    Jun 13

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    Garlic scapes are here! Another beautiful harvest from our friends at @siena_farms These curly green shoots are the flower stalks of hardneck garlic, harvested before the bulb fully develops. The result? A fresh, bright garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness and none of the harsh bite.The flavor lands somewhere between young garlic, chives, and scallions—green, bright, and just pungent enough. Toss them on the grill (my personal favorite), blend them into pesto, work them into sausage, fold them into fresh cheese or compound butter, or pickle them for later in the season.They're only around for a few weeks, and once they're gone, they're gone until next year.If garlic scapes aren't on your prep list yet, consider this your reminder.📷@senordiegolandia

    Garlic scapes are here! Another beautiful harvest from our friends at @siena_farms

    These curly green shoots are the flower stalks of hardneck garlic, harvested before the bulb fully develops.

    The result?

    A fresh, bright garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness and none of the harsh bite.

    The flavor lands somewhere between young garlic, chives, and scallions—green, bright, and just pungent enough. Toss them on the grill (my personal favorite), blend them into pesto, work them into sausage, fold them into fresh cheese or compound butter, or pickle them for later in the season.

    They`re only around for a few weeks, and once they`re gone, they`re gone until next year.

    If garlic scapes aren`t on your prep list yet, consider this your reminder.

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    Jun 6

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    Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic brings together two treasures of Emilia-Romagna: traditional balsamic vinegar and the prized sour cherries of Vignola. Crafted by chef Massimo Bottura, it's aged in cherry wood barrels, creating a rich, velvety balsamic with layers of sweet-tart cherry notes.Brush it over duck. Glaze pork. Drizzle it over grilled radicchio or bitter greens. And if you're feeling adventurous, finish vanilla ice cream or fresh berries with just a few drops.Because the best ingredients don't just season a dish—they transform it.@villamanodori 📷@senordiegolandia

    Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic brings together two treasures of Emilia-Romagna: traditional balsamic vinegar and the prized sour cherries of Vignola. Crafted by chef Massimo Bottura, it`s aged in cherry wood barrels, creating a rich, velvety balsamic with layers of sweet-tart cherry notes.

    Brush it over duck. Glaze pork. Drizzle it over grilled radicchio or bitter greens. And if you`re feeling adventurous, finish vanilla ice cream or fresh berries with just a few drops.

    Because the best ingredients don`t just season a dish—they transform it.

    @villamanodori

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    Jun 6

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    Food is at its best when it celebrates diversity.The dishes we love were shaped by different cultures, traditions, techniques, and people bold enough to do things their own way. Innovation happens when someone dares to be different, challenges expectations, and brings their unique perspective to the table.This Pride Month, we celebrate the chefs, farmers, producers, restaurateurs, and food lovers who make our industry richer through authenticity, creativity, and courage.There’s beauty in diversity—in our kitchens, on our plates, and in our communities.Be bold. Be brave. Be yourself. Happy Pride. 🌈

    Food is at its best when it celebrates diversity.

    The dishes we love were shaped by different cultures, traditions, techniques, and people bold enough to do things their own way. Innovation happens when someone dares to be different, challenges expectations, and brings their unique perspective to the table.

    This Pride Month, we celebrate the chefs, farmers, producers, restaurateurs, and food lovers who make our industry richer through authenticity, creativity, and courage.

    There’s beauty in diversity—in our kitchens, on our plates, and in our communities.

    Be bold. Be brave. Be yourself.

    Happy Pride. 🌈     ...

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    Dear Chefs,We would like to address the recent concerns regarding California lettuce (Romaine Hearts, Iceberg, Green Gem) availability and pricing. We hope this information will provide clarity and reassurance going forward as we navigate the challenges together.The primary cause was a series of weather-related impacts and unfortunate timings within the growing cycle. When production transitioned in April from Yuma to Salinas, conditions were initially favorable. After a strong start to the season, the later portion of the harvest was lost due to an extreme heat wave. As a result, additional planting became necessary to recover.Shortly after replanting, the regional temperatures swung the opposite way, and farmers faced a cold front that was unheard of for that time of year. This significantly slowed growth and led to other freeze-related complications. This setback required yet another round of planting.To compound matters, California then faced another heat spike, this time accompanied by rain. These conditions created further delays and contributed to the development of heat-related plant diseases, which reduced the amount of lettuce that could be harvested and packed.While this is a great deal to absorb, there is one important point of reassurance: these challenges are industry-wide and will eventually stabilize.We hope this explanation provides helpful insight. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out.

    Dear Chefs,

    We would like to address the recent concerns regarding California lettuce (Romaine Hearts, Iceberg, Green Gem) availability and pricing. We hope this information will provide clarity and reassurance going forward as we navigate the challenges together.

    The primary cause was a series of weather-related impacts and unfortunate timings within the growing cycle. When production transitioned in April from Yuma to Salinas, conditions were initially favorable. After a strong start to the season, the later portion of the harvest was lost due to an extreme heat wave. As a result, additional planting became necessary to recover.

    Shortly after replanting, the regional temperatures swung the opposite way, and farmers faced a cold front that was unheard of for that time of year. This significantly slowed growth and led to other freeze-related complications. This setback required yet another round of planting.

    To compound matters, California then faced another heat spike, this time accompanied by rain. These conditions created further delays and contributed to the development of heat-related plant diseases, which reduced the amount of lettuce that could be harvested and packed.

    While this is a great deal to absorb, there is one important point of reassurance: these challenges are industry-wide and will eventually stabilize.

    We hope this explanation provides helpful insight. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out.     ...

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    Jun 1

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    Stone fruits have officially arrived!Cherries, apricots, plums, and peaches are coming in looking beautiful and tasting even better. Whether you're throwing peaches on the grill, working cherries into a sauce, pairing plums with cheese, or finding a spot for apricots on the dessert menu, now's the time to take advantage of peak-season flavor.Some of the varieties we have include Dragon Heart plums, Dancin’ Demon plums, Kylese apricot, Krista yellow peach, Snow Lady peach, Rich Magic yellow peach, Nick Boldt’s Modesto apricot, Sugar Lips peach, and Bing cherries.These won't be at their best forever, but right now they're bringing the sweetness, acidity, and color that make summer menus shine.Give us a call if you'd like us to set some aside for you.📷@senordiegolandia

    Stone fruits have officially arrived!

    Cherries, apricots, plums, and peaches are coming in looking beautiful and tasting even better. Whether you`re throwing peaches on the grill, working cherries into a sauce, pairing plums with cheese, or finding a spot for apricots on the dessert menu, now`s the time to take advantage of peak-season flavor.
    Some of the varieties we have include Dragon Heart plums, Dancin’ Demon plums, Kylese apricot, Krista yellow peach, Snow Lady peach, Rich Magic yellow peach, Nick Boldt’s Modesto apricot, Sugar Lips peach, and Bing cherries.
    These won`t be at their best forever, but right now they`re bringing the sweetness, acidity, and color that make summer menus shine.

    Give us a call if you`d like us to set some aside for you.

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    May 23

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    French Breakfast Radishes and Easter Egg Radishes from Ward’s Berry Farm are bringing serious color and crunch to spring menus. Crisp, peppery, and beautifully vibrant — perfect shaved over buttered toast, paired with fresh herbs and sea salt, or served whole with cultured butter for a simple seasonal starter.The Easter Egg variety adds a pop of pink, purple, and white to plates, while French Breakfast radishes bring that classic elongated shape chefs love for presentation. Fresh, local, and peak-season ready.Ward's Berry Farm is a well-known family-run farm and market in Sharon, Massachusetts that’s been operated by brothers Jim and Bob Ward since 1982. The farm spans roughly 175 acres and has become a major local destination for both wholesale produce and public farm experiences. They’re especially known around the Boston restaurant scene for high-quality seasonal produce — including radishes, greens, squash blossoms, heirloom tomatoes, berries, shell beans, and specialty vegetables. The farm focuses heavily on freshness, soil health, and sustainable growing practices. About 18 acres are certified organic, while the rest are managed using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). For consumers, they’ve grown into much more than a farm stand. The property includes:• A large year-round farm store • Bakery and prepared foods • Sandwich and smoothie counter • Pick-your-own crops from spring through fall • Hayrides, flower picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes • Seasonal family events and playgrounds Locally, they’ve developed a strong reputation for:• excellent summer berries and melons, • fall pumpkin season, • cider donuts, • and chef-friendly specialty produce.

    French Breakfast Radishes and Easter Egg Radishes from Ward’s Berry Farm are bringing serious color and crunch to spring menus. Crisp, peppery, and beautifully vibrant — perfect shaved over buttered toast, paired with fresh herbs and sea salt, or served whole with cultured butter for a simple seasonal starter.
    The Easter Egg variety adds a pop of pink, purple, and white to plates, while French Breakfast radishes bring that classic elongated shape chefs love for presentation. Fresh, local, and peak-season ready.
    Ward`s Berry Farm is a well-known family-run farm and market in Sharon, Massachusetts that’s been operated by brothers Jim and Bob Ward since 1982. The farm spans roughly 175 acres and has become a major local destination for both wholesale produce and public farm experiences.
    They’re especially known around the Boston restaurant scene for high-quality seasonal produce — including radishes, greens, squash blossoms, heirloom tomatoes, berries, shell beans, and specialty vegetables. The farm focuses heavily on freshness, soil health, and sustainable growing practices. About 18 acres are certified organic, while the rest are managed using Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
    For consumers, they’ve grown into much more than a farm stand. The property includes:
    • A large year-round farm store
    • Bakery and prepared foods
    • Sandwich and smoothie counter
    • Pick-your-own crops from spring through fall
    • Hayrides, flower picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes
    • Seasonal family events and playgrounds
    Locally, they’ve developed a strong reputation for:
    • excellent summer berries and melons,
    • fall pumpkin season,
    • cider donuts,
    • and chef-friendly specialty produce.     ...

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    May 23

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    Sea beans: the salty little green you didn’t know you needed.Also known as samphire or sea asparagus, sea beans grow along coastal marshes and bring a crisp texture with a naturally briny flavor that tastes like the ocean in the best way possible. Perfect raw in salads, lightly sautéed with seafood, or added to cocktails and garnish plates for a fresh coastal touch.Chefs love them for:• Bright salinity without added salt• Crisp snap and vibrant color• Pairing beautifully with fish, oysters, citrus, cucumber, and butter saucesA little wild, a little elegant, and completely unforgettable.📷@senordiegolandia

    Sea beans: the salty little green you didn’t know you needed.

    Also known as samphire or sea asparagus, sea beans grow along coastal marshes and bring a crisp texture with a naturally briny flavor that tastes like the ocean in the best way possible. Perfect raw in salads, lightly sautéed with seafood, or added to cocktails and garnish plates for a fresh coastal touch.

    Chefs love them for:
    • Bright salinity without added salt
    • Crisp snap and vibrant color
    • Pairing beautifully with fish, oysters, citrus, cucumber, and butter sauces

    A little wild, a little elegant, and completely unforgettable.

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    Arugula: small leaf, big personality. A member of the brassica family, this cousin of mustard greens, broccoli, and radishes, was considered an aphrodisiac by ancient Romans. Arugula’s peppery bites get stronger as they mature and the weather heats up; that’s why baby arugula is milder than its grown-up leaves. Thank you @siena_farms for another beautiful and delicious harvest!

    Arugula: small leaf, big personality. A member of the brassica family, this cousin of mustard greens, broccoli, and radishes, was considered an aphrodisiac by ancient Romans. Arugula’s peppery bites get stronger as they mature and the weather heats up; that’s why baby arugula is milder than its grown-up leaves.
    Thank you @siena_farms for another beautiful and delicious harvest!     ...

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    From bold peppery greens to crisp, tender stems — this mesclun blend by @siena_farms is bringing serious flavor and texture to the kitchen.Amara, arugula, red and green mustard greens, and tatsoi.Perfect for salads, sautés, grain bowls, sandwiches, noodles, and seasonal specials. Bitter, spicy, earthy, fresh — these greens do all the heavy lifting on the plate.📷@senordiegolandia

    From bold peppery greens to crisp, tender stems — this mesclun blend by @siena_farms is bringing serious flavor and texture to the kitchen.
    Amara, arugula, red and green mustard greens, and tatsoi.
    Perfect for salads, sautés, grain bowls, sandwiches, noodles, and seasonal specials. Bitter, spicy, earthy, fresh — these greens do all the heavy lifting on the plate.

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    We’ll be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll resume operations Tuesday, May 26th.We hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend and a great start to summer!

    We’ll be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll resume operations Tuesday, May 26th.

    We hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend and a great start to summer!     ...

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    Delicate, savory, and fleeting – far beyond a pretty garnish, chive blossoms bring a mild onion flavor with a floral finish.Sprinkle over crudo.Finish spring pastas.Separate the florets for a subtle allium pop.Fold them into compound butters.Infuse them into vinegars.Their color does the work before the first bite even happens.Seasonal details matter. Chive blossoms are one of them.

    Delicate, savory, and fleeting – far beyond a pretty garnish, chive blossoms bring a mild onion flavor with a floral finish.

    Sprinkle over crudo.
    Finish spring pastas.
    Separate the florets for a subtle allium pop.
    Fold them into compound butters.
    Infuse them into vinegars.

    Their color does the work before the first bite even happens.
    Seasonal details matter. Chive blossoms are one of them.     ...

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    Moms are the original superheroes.They solve problems before breakfast, carry the weight of the world with grace, and somehow still make everyone feel cared for along the way.At Specialty Foods Boston, we know a thing or two about saving the day too. From last-minute deliveries to the freshest produce in New England, we’re proud to help chefs, restaurants, and families make every meal happen.Here’s to the heroes in capes — and the ones in aprons.

    Moms are the original superheroes.
    They solve problems before breakfast, carry the weight of the world with grace, and somehow still make everyone feel cared for along the way.

    At Specialty Foods Boston, we know a thing or two about saving the day too. From last-minute deliveries to the freshest produce in New England, we’re proud to help chefs, restaurants, and families make every meal happen.

    Here’s to the heroes in capes — and the ones in aprons.     ...

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    Onion flowers, basil blossoms, and strawberry mint—fleeting, aromatic, and built for chefs who think in layers.Onion flowers bring a subtle allium bite with a delicate crunch—perfect for finishing grilled meats, seafood crudo, or adding lift to compound butters.Basil blossoms lean softer than the leaf, with a lightly sweet, floral edge—ideal for infusions, garnishes, or elevating tomato-driven dishes without overpowering them.Strawberry mint delivers a bright, fruit-forward coolness—think desserts, cocktails, or a fresh contrast in savory plates like lamb or spring vegetables.Use them where precision matters—finishing touches, aromatic highs, and moments where flavor meets visual impact.Limited season. Maximum expression.📷@senordiegolandia

    Onion flowers, basil blossoms, and strawberry mint—fleeting, aromatic, and built for chefs who think in layers.

    Onion flowers bring a subtle allium bite with a delicate crunch—perfect for finishing grilled meats, seafood crudo, or adding lift to compound butters.

    Basil blossoms lean softer than the leaf, with a lightly sweet, floral edge—ideal for infusions, garnishes, or elevating tomato-driven dishes without overpowering them.

    Strawberry mint delivers a bright, fruit-forward coolness—think desserts, cocktails, or a fresh contrast in savory plates like lamb or spring vegetables.
    Use them where precision matters—finishing touches, aromatic highs, and moments where flavor meets visual impact.

    Limited season. Maximum expression.

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    Muscat grapes & cherries have arrived.A reminder that peak fruit season is one of the easiest ways to add depth, brightness, and texture to the plate.Muscat grapes bring floral aromatics and concentrated sweetness—ideal blistered alongside game, folded into chicory salads with blue cheese, or compressed for crudo and tartare applications.Cherries offer sharp acidity and rich sweetness that work far beyond dessert. Think gastriques for duck and pork, roasted with thyme for cheese boards, folded into grain salads, or paired fresh with burrata, pistachio, and basil.Short season. Plenty of possibilities.📷@senordiegolandia

    Muscat grapes & cherries have arrived.

    A reminder that peak fruit season is one of the easiest ways to add depth, brightness, and texture to the plate.

    Muscat grapes bring floral aromatics and concentrated sweetness—ideal blistered alongside game, folded into chicory salads with blue cheese, or compressed for crudo and tartare applications.

    Cherries offer sharp acidity and rich sweetness that work far beyond dessert. Think gastriques for duck and pork, roasted with thyme for cheese boards, folded into grain salads, or paired fresh with burrata, pistachio, and basil.

    Short season. Plenty of possibilities.

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    Bright, fresh, and edible.Marigolds & micro marigolds for a citrusy pop.Pansies bringing color and subtle sweetness.Cucumber blossoms, delicate and crisp.Delfino cilantro with that signature aromatic kick.Borage flowers adding a hint of cool, cucumber flavor.Spring on the plate, one bloom at a time.📷@senordiegolandia

    Bright, fresh, and edible.

    Marigolds & micro marigolds for a citrusy pop.
    Pansies bringing color and subtle sweetness.
    Cucumber blossoms, delicate and crisp.
    Delfino cilantro with that signature aromatic kick.
    Borage flowers adding a hint of cool, cucumber flavor.

    Spring on the plate, one bloom at a time.

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    Introducing Purple Caulilini, and Romanesco Caulilin!Also known as Fioretto cauliflower, which translates to “little flower”, caulilini is a unique hybrid cauliflower known for its delicate, elongated stems and small, tender florets, offering a milder flavor and versatile culinary uses. Milder and sweeter than traditional cauliflower, caulilini is a delightful addition to various dishes. It has a slightly nutty and buttery taste, appealing to those who may find regular cauliflower too pungent. 📸@senordiegolandia

    Introducing Purple Caulilini, and Romanesco Caulilin!

    Also known as Fioretto cauliflower, which translates to “little flower”, caulilini is a unique hybrid cauliflower known for its delicate, elongated stems and small, tender florets, offering a milder flavor and versatile culinary uses. Milder and sweeter than traditional cauliflower, caulilini is a delightful addition to various dishes. It has a slightly nutty and buttery taste, appealing to those who may find regular cauliflower too pungent.

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