Monthly Archives: March 2014

Vietnamese Cooking: Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancakes) & Banh Canh Tom Hum (Udon Noodle Soup)

Posted on March 13, 2014 by diary of a tomato

Much of what we learn while cooking with others is found in the seemingly offhand remarks — this is how it looks, this is how it smells, this is how to tell it’s done. Born and raised in Da Nang, … Continue reading →

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2014 Seed Notes

Posted on March 11, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“There is a natural flow to the years, and gardens here to match.” — Russell Libby, “Which Gardens to Plant” As we plan for the next growing season, we’re keeping in mind our intention to simplify. It’ll be our seventh … Continue reading →

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Torta Verde — Chard and Potato Tart

Posted on March 7, 2014 by diary of a tomato

We’ve had this Torta Verde, a rustic tart from Liguria, bookmarked for years, but were always hesitant to tackle it because of the dough. It’s meant to be rolled out paper thin, as if it were a sheet of pasta, … Continue reading →

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Juliette of the Herbs

Posted on March 5, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“One of the main purposes of having gardens is that this garden is your teacher and your friend.” — Juliette de Baïracli Levy, “Juliette of the Herbs” We’ve long been enamored of the culinary uses of herbs, and a recent … Continue reading →

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3 Sisters Vegetarian Chili, with Winter Squash, Corn and Beans

Posted on March 1, 2014 by diary of a tomato

While we’ve started planning for the new growing season, we’re still eating from the last, and this 3 Sisters Vegetarian Chili with Winter Squash, Corn and Beans makes good use of what we have left in storage. To the traditional … Continue reading →

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