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Kjötsúpa — Icelandic Lamb Soup

Posted on January 24, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Apart from taking lýsi (cod liver oil), kjötsúpa is the best cure for short-day depression and a vitamin boost for those suffering from a relentless cold.” — “Winter Soup“ Winter is the time to make kjötsúpa, a traditional lamb soup that’s like Iceland in a bowl, … Continue reading →

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1.13.14 Liebster + Illuminating Blogger Awards

Posted on January 22, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard This past year presented a number of personal challenges, most of which, we’re glad to say, ended positively. It was also a time full … Continue reading →

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1.13.14 Taking Stock

Posted on January 14, 2014 by diary of a tomato

The Seacoast is well-populated with farmers’ markets, even in the depths of winter. Given the vagaries of New England weather, though, we can’t always make it to them at this time of year. In the past couple of weeks alone, we’ve … Continue reading →

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1.6.14 Pause

Posted on January 9, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Bare branches in winter are a form of writing.” — Billy Collins, “Winter Syntax” We always called this deciduous shrub Jacob’s Walking Stick. It turns out we were wrong on both counts — the walking stick belongs instead to Harry … Continue reading →

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12.30.13 Wintry Welcome

Posted on December 31, 2013 by diary of a tomato

“Winter makes a bridge between one year and another…” — Andy Goldsworthy Wishing you all abundant peace, love and joy in the new year, dear friends.

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12.23.13 Solstice Harvest

Posted on December 23, 2013 by diary of a tomato

One last harvest before the end of the year — a basketful of winter celeriac and leeks. After two back-to-back snowstorms, a week-end thaw allowed us to pull up the row covers and check on the beds after weeks of … Continue reading →

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12.16.13 Snowbound

Posted on December 17, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Unscientific as it may be, we gauge the amount of snowfall by our deck accumulation.  As for our cats, they relish the chance to play in whatever drifts into the screened-in porch. They pad about until their paws freeze, come … Continue reading →

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