Monthly Archives: December 2011

12.22.11 Seaweed mulch

Posted on December 29, 2011 by diary of a tomato

One last push to clean out the raised beds and lay down a cover of seaweed mulch, conveniently delivered to our backyard by Mother Nature.

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12.18.11 Juliet tomatoes with eggs

Posted on December 28, 2011 by diary of a tomato

At the last North Berwick Farmers’ Market in late October I was able to grab a couple of pints of  Juliet tomatoes from Moondance Gardens before they disappeared for the season. My first encounter with the Juliet several years ago was less then promising … Continue reading →

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Holiday Farmers’ Market interlude

Posted on December 21, 2011 by diary of a tomato

This time of year, as our garden slows down, we start sourcing more of our food from local farmers. The Seacoast Eat Local Winter Farmers’ Market, where we participate as volunteers, provides a welcome way for us to eat locally all … Continue reading →

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Field Notes: Pomodorini in December

Posted on December 21, 2011 by diary of a tomato

Fellow gardeners, Don and Lane, participated in growing out pomodorini this past season. These recent photographs show their Principe Borghese tomatoes in storage. They uprooted the entire plant, hung it upside down in their pantry, and are picking the pomodorini … Continue reading →

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Lamb Meatballs Simmered with Tomatoes & Chard

Posted on December 16, 2011 by diary of a tomato

When a copy of Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi came my way, I expected to look through it then pass it on. We don’t watch much television, and it seemed an unlikely cookbook for me to keep. Surprisingly (thanks, Leslie!), it’s filled … Continue reading →

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12.11.11 Mid-December Harvest

Posted on December 14, 2011 by diary of a tomato

Left to right: watermelon radishes, leeks, celeriac, chard, and kales; not pictured: mesclun and cutting celery.  With the raised beds covered snugly with mini hoophouses, it’s easy to get lulled into believing the garden would continue far into winter. However, … Continue reading →

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A harvest of this year’s cookbooks

Posted on December 12, 2011 by diary of a tomato

I admit, I have a lot of cookbooks. But not, as it turns out, as many as some others. Still, I have enough that when one or another gets cooked from more than once, it’s obvious. Visit me over at Chews Wise to … Continue reading →

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