Author Archives: diary of a tomato

9.9.13 Winter Tomatoes: Pomodorino del Piennolo, Aprile & Ponderosa

Posted on September 9, 2013 by diary of a tomato

It seems fitting on the two-year anniversary of Diary of a Tomato that we return to how it all started, growing winter tomatoes. There are many reasons not to grow tomatoes in Maine. The temperatures tend to be too cold, the … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Pressure Canning Workshop in Kittery

Posted on September 8, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Take your canning beyond pickles and preserves at this upcoming hands-on workshop on Pressure Canning Tomatoes on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at Traip Academy in Kittery, ME. We will guide you through the basic steps of canning and … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Tomatoes — Crushed & Sauced

Posted on September 6, 2013 by diary of a tomato

For some, security is having enough jars of strawberry jam, for others it’s having a root cellar full of potatoes. For us, it’s having enough canned tomatoes to fill an entire shelf in the pantry. Tomato season is the one … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Buttermilk Tart

Posted on September 1, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Maine wild blueberries are one of the special joys of late summer. Pea-size or smaller, these differ from the cultivated varieties, with a concentrated flavor packed into their tiny size. Save for a few other places in Canada and New … Continue reading →

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Tiella — Tomato, Potato and Summer Squash Casserole

Posted on August 29, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Tiella from Puglia — Tomatoes, summer squash, sweet onion and potatoes layered with breadcrumbs, pecorino and herbs, then baked until everything’s tender and melds. There are as many ways to make this as there are households, this is based on … Continue reading →

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8.26.13 A Summary of Squashes + Late August Harvest

Posted on August 27, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Of all the squash we’ve grown, Costata Romanesco and Zephyr summer squash have been a part of our garden since the start. We first discovered them at the local farmers’ market, and appreciated how their dense, creamy flesh makes them … Continue reading →

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Summer Squash, 10 Ways

Posted on August 23, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The pleasures of August are many, including the onslaught of summer squash. Like so many things in the garden, it’s a fine balance between having too much or too little. We plant with the anticipation of the toll taken by … Continue reading →

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