Author Archives: diary of a tomato

Saving Summer with The Sound

Posted on August 17, 2015 by diary of a tomato

I recently had the pleasure of talking about preserving with Leslie Modica for The Sound — for tips on where to start with canning, freezing, dehydrating and fermenting the season’s bounty, you can read the whole article here: http://soundnh.com/saving-summer/.

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Summer Sojourn at Bailey Island

Posted on August 9, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A perfect summer day on Bailey Island — beginning with wild Maine blueberries for breakfast, a visit to the Brunswick Farmers Market to stock up, an easy-going bike ride to the furthest end of the island where we nibbled on wild radish blossoms … Continue reading →

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Celia Thaxter’s Garden, Appledore Island

Posted on August 7, 2015 by diary of a tomato

“At the Isles of Shoals, among the ledges of the largest island, Appledore, lies the small garden… Ever since I could remember anything, flowers have been like dear friends to me, comforters, inspirers, powers to uplift and to cheer. A … Continue reading →

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Finding Local: Kittery Community Market

Posted on June 18, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A sunny midday stroll to the weekly Kittery Community Market ended with a basket full of sparkling fresh lettuce from Greenlaw Gardens, lacinato kale and kohlrabi from Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Maine Grains whole wheat pasta and polenta from Four Star Fresh, topped with a cheery … Continue reading →

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Growing Local

Posted on June 15, 2015 by diary of a tomato

One of my first encounters with Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT) and their work in conserving farmland was during a walk at Beach Plum Farm, where their office is also located. This old New England salt-water farm in Ogunquit overlooks nearby dunes and ocean and, as … Continue reading →

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Finding Local: Black Birch’s Kitchen Garden

Posted on June 11, 2015 by diary of a tomato

While walking to The Black Birch for dinner, it’s easy to miss their kitchen garden tucked away and to the side. As it turns out, this small strip of land is chock full of the season’s first offerings, such as French and … Continue reading →

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Pea Shoot Pesto with Green Garlic and Mint

Posted on June 9, 2015 by diary of a tomato

This is the time of year when we’re still slightly between seasons. We’re weary of sturdy winter fare but much of what we crave resides in future tense and is yet to come. We make do with what we have, and there are … Continue reading →

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