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Putting Up: Crushed Tomatoes and an Anniversary

Posted on September 9, 2016 by diary of a tomato

Another Labor Day weekend has come and gone, and with it the annual session I reserve just for canning tomatoes. Now at their peak, I took advantage of Orange Circle Farm’s online system to order enough Roma tomatoes to last me the coming winter. As one of … Continue reading →

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Salad Days — Lobster with Corn and Basil

Posted on August 12, 2016 by diary of a tomato

I’d returned from a week hiking in Newfoundland and, faced with a bare fridge and a radical change in weather, I was glad to be able to cobble together a summery lobster salad mixed with niblets of sweet corn and a handful of … Continue reading →

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Unfurling

Posted on May 10, 2016 by diary of a tomato

It’s as if we’ve all been unconsciously waiting with our breaths held, and the arrival this week of more temperate weather has allowed us to finally exhale, open the windows to let in the air, and stretch towards the springtime sun. … Continue reading →

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First signs of spring

Posted on March 20, 2016 by diary of a tomato

No matter how dark or optimal the storage conditions, roots somehow know the changing of the season. Though the bulbs may be spent in the effort, their newly emergent greens are a welcome addition in my kitchen — chopped up, they’re … Continue reading →

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Pan-Fried Noodles with Curried Chicken & Tofu

Posted on February 8, 2016 by diary of a tomato

I meant to make longevity noodles to celebrate Chinese New Year’s and, with time running shorter than expected, instead threw together some kitchen staples for a bowlful of pan-fried noodles with curried chicken sausage and marinated tofu — a dish that cooked up so quickly, it almost qualifies … Continue reading →

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And many miles to go

Posted on January 29, 2016 by diary of a tomato

“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” — Robert Frost A late fall walk among the woods at Pawtuckaway State Park brought … Continue reading →

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New Traditions: Christmas Eve at The Franklin Oyster House

Posted on December 24, 2015 by diary of a tomato

The many changes of the past year calls for new traditions, and one of them is having oysters on Christmas Eve at The Franklin Oyster House. There’s always a large selection to choose from and, to make it easy on … Continue reading →

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