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10.21.13 Pomodorini, Potatoes, and Priscilla Apples

Posted on October 21, 2013 by diary of a tomato

As an Italian friend once remarked, it’s better to have green tomatoes than no tomatoes. With temperatures dipping into the 30’s ahead, it was time to bring in the pomodorini, or winter tomatoes, ready or not. It was a challenging … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Fresh Ginger Root

Posted on October 19, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We went to the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market today in search of rutabaga and, instead, came home with a luscious bunch of fresh ginger root from Wake Robin Farm of Stratham, NH. It was hard not to be greedy with this locally-grown treat … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Oaties

Posted on October 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We’re lucky to have a real bakery in town. With artisan baked goods their focus, Beach Pea Baking Co. fills their cozy shop with crusty, fresh bread and all manner of tempting treats. And when we stop by, we always come … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Sweet Cherry Tomato Pickles

Posted on October 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We made Sweet Cherry Tomato Pickles for the first time last year, and they quickly became a favorite. Juicy, tangy and bite-sized, they’re easy to serve as is or blended together for a quick vinaigrette. With the tomato season holding … Continue reading →

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10.7.13 Picky Eaters

Posted on October 8, 2013 by diary of a tomato

There’s very little worse than coming into the garden and finding that deer have been foraging around. The garden gate was left open overnight and, by the looks of things, they took full advantage of the opportunity. After a quick … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Carrot Pepper Salsa, Canned + Lacto-Fermented

Posted on October 2, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Like seed catalogs for home gardeners, fellow preserver Kate says the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is the canner’s equivalent — wonderful to browse mid-winter and dream of the colorful jars to come. It was while thumbing through the salsa section that we … Continue reading →

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9.30.13 Priscilla Apple

Posted on October 1, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Our apple tree is far from laden, and the few left hanging still need time to ripen. A few years back, we’d brought a few samples to MOFGA’s Great Maine Apple Day where, after close examination and tasting, apple identifier John Bunker … Continue reading →

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