Delivery No. 07

Your Delivery Guide

July 24, 2026

Everything you need to know about what arrived today — what to eat first, how to store it, and how to use all of it before the next delivery.

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Priority Guide

What to Eat First

Not everything keeps equally well. Here's the order that makes the most of your delivery.

Today or Tomorrow

Sweet Corn

Sugars convert to starch within 24–48 hours of picking. Eat it tonight if you can. Don't refrigerate — it accelerates the process. Boil in unsalted water for 4 minutes.

Within 3 Days

Green Beans

Store unwashed in the crisper drawer. They'll stay crisp for 3–4 days. Blanch and shock in ice water if you want to preserve them longer.

Within 4 Days

Shallots

Keep at room temperature, away from direct light. They'll last 1–2 weeks but are best used fresh. Slice thin and caramelize low and slow — 20–25 minutes in butter.

Up to 1 Week

Fingerling Potatoes

Store in a cool, dark place — not the refrigerator. Cold temperatures convert potato starch to sugar and affect texture. A paper bag in a cabinet works well.

Up to 1 Week

Summer Carrots

Remove the tops if they're attached — they draw moisture from the root. Store in the crisper in a damp paper towel. These are sweeter than winter carrots.

Up to 10 Days

Cauliflower

Store whole in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped. Don't cut it until you're ready to use it. Roasts beautifully at high heat — 425°F until the edges are deeply caramelized.

Storage

How to Store Everything

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Room Temperature

Cool, dark, away from direct light

  • Sweet Corn Eat today. Do not refrigerate.
  • Shallots 1–2 weeks in a cool, dry spot
  • Fingerling Potatoes Up to 2 weeks. Paper bag preferred.
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Crisper Drawer

High humidity setting if available

  • Green Beans 3–4 days, unwashed
  • Summer Carrots Up to 1 week. Remove tops first.
  • Cauliflower Up to 10 days, whole and unwashed
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Freeze for Later

Blanch first for best results

  • Green Beans Blanch 2 min, shock, freeze up to 6 months
  • Corn (cut off cob) Blanch 4 min, freeze up to 1 year
  • Cauliflower Cut into florets, blanch 3 min, freeze

This Week's Recipes

What to Cook

Recipes written for exactly what arrived in your delivery.

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From the Farm

"Eat the corn tonight. Everything else can wait. The corn cannot."
— Iron & Acre · July 24, 2026

Questions

Common Questions

Something in my delivery looks off. What should I do?

Contact us at hello@ironandacremeats.com with a photo and we'll make it right. We stand behind everything in every delivery.

Can I skip my next delivery?

Yes — log into your account and manage your recurring delivery settings. You can skip, pause, or change your frequency anytime before the order cutoff (Sunday at noon).

When is the next delivery?

We deliver every other Thursday. The next delivery after this one is August 7. Orders close Sunday, August 3 at noon.

Why does my produce look different from the photos?

Real farm produce varies by season, weather, and harvest time. A slightly different shape or color is normal and often a sign of quality — it means it wasn't grown to look uniform.

How do I know what's in each delivery before it arrives?

We publish the Seasonal Guide a few days before each delivery. You can also follow us on Instagram where we post what's coming from the farms.

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