Monthly Archives: March 2014

Winter Squash Carbonara with Bacon and Sage

Posted on March 28, 2014 by diary of a tomato

After it appeared in Bon Appetit last February, this recipe for Winter Squash Carbonara was quick to gain popularity, and deservedly so. It reminded us of when its sister publication Gourmet ran a column of tempting weeknight recipes that were known for their ease … Continue reading →

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Daily Bread: Hot Bagels

Posted on March 26, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Gimme a dozen, my life’s blood — without bagels, what is a day?” If you’re a frequent visitor here, you’re already familiar with our infatuation with baking bagels at home. Filmed in Brooklyn during the 70’s, Hot Bagels shows the age-old process of … Continue reading →

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3.24.14 When the Garden Started

Posted on March 25, 2014 by diary of a tomato

When the Garden Started For me, I think it started with the free seeds end of school fourth grade, and a few weeks later radishes then lettuce then peas. Or maybe it was the smell of the sweet peas Gramp … Continue reading →

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Homemade Udon Noodles with Asian Greens

Posted on March 21, 2014 by diary of a tomato

While some keep life lists for birding, ours is based on making pasta. With inspiration from Rose’s Vietnamese version, we now can add Japanese udon to our life list as well. Where her noodles utilized a mix of tapioca and … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Beet Pickled Quail Eggs

Posted on March 19, 2014 by diary of a tomato

These Beet Pickled Quail Eggs, cheerfully tinted pink, are like a grown-up version of dyeing eggs for Easter. We first encountered these when a farmer friend, who was expanding into raising quail, started experimenting with pickling their eggs. Ever since … Continue reading →

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3.17.14 Winter Leeks + Ice-Bred Arugula

Posted on March 17, 2014 by diary of a tomato

With spring just around the corner and seeds about to be started, it seemed unfair to leave the few leeks remaining in the ground any longer. As you see, they’ve soldiered on through the harsh winter hardly the worse for … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Cabbage in the Trôo Style

Posted on March 16, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“I have tried it with various spicy and aromatic additions, tomatoes, bits of bacon, herbs and so on, but reject them all in favour of the Trôo simplicity of cabbage, good sausagement and butter. It has a pure directness that … Continue reading →

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