Author Archives: diary of a tomato

2.18.13 Not quite spring-dug parsnips

Posted on February 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

During a brief break in the weather, we ventured out to harvest what remained of our winter crop.  The snow has settled and crusted over, sealing down the covers, and required some earnest shoveling in order to open them up.  … Continue reading →

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James Beard’s English Muffin Bread

Posted on February 15, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Baking requires having enough quiet, or at least some point in the day that’s still. When done in haste or if distracted, something invariably goes awry. This simple loaf of English Muffin Bread is my atonement for a recent baking … Continue reading →

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2.14.13 Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Be mine… xxoo

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2.12.13 Winter tomatoes / pomodorini in February

Posted on February 12, 2013 by diary of a tomato

It’s mid-February and we’re down to four trays of the pomodorini or winter tomatoes remaining in storage. The red Aprile were harvested in September, the yellow-orange Ponderosa in early October, about five months on. They’re still quite viable, even the … Continue reading →

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2.9.13 Regarding Nemo

Posted on February 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

It was the Gardener’s birthday this week, and he had but one wish — more snow. Winter Storm Nemo arrived and his wish was granted.

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2.4.13 Under cover: winter greens and chicories

Posted on February 5, 2013 by diary of a tomato

It’s been a month since our year-end harvest and, with a run of subzero days, we didn’t know what to expect when we went to check on the garden beds. We pulled back the row covers with trepidation, what rotten mess would we … Continue reading →

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A Winter Trek for Local Shrimp

Posted on February 1, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Word came that Northern shrimp was available, but that this year’s catch was limited due to a considerably shortened season. We immediately reserved a bucket and set off as the light was fading, straight into a coming snowstorm. With a winter storm … Continue reading →

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