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Finding Local: Maine Grains Flour and Grains

Posted on June 3, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A brand new display of Maine Grains just appeared at Philbrick’s Fresh Market in Portsmouth — including their whole wheat flour, sifted wheat flour, wheat berries and cracked oats, all from Aroostook County and stone ground at the Somerset Grist Mill in Skowhegan — making it easier … Continue reading →

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Change of season, change of heart

Posted on May 29, 2015 by diary of a tomato

From its beginnings almost four years ago, Diary of a Tomato quickly grew from a record of the garden to a kind of love letter to a particular time, place, and person. How I savored every moment of it — from nurturing seedlings to full fruition, taking … Continue reading →

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Wild Massachusetts Razor Clams

Posted on May 26, 2015 by diary of a tomato

While on a quick trip to Chicago this past weekend, I spotted wild razor clams from Massachusetts at the Eataly fish counter. Though harvested in our own region, most of these bivalves get shipped off to other places like Chicago, and … Continue reading →

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The Eastern Bike Trail: Leafing Out in Maine

Posted on May 22, 2015 by diary of a tomato

By the timing of this year’s leaf-out, spring has only just arrived, and has been making up for its tardiness mightily ever since — one day bare branches, the next fully draped in tender greenery. To celebrate this turn in weather and in honor … Continue reading →

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Maine Fare: Taste of the Sea at Vinland

Posted on May 21, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A recent dinner at Vinland in Portland, a restaurant known for its commitment to sourcing locally, featured Maine seaweed from Atlantic Holdfast Seaweed Company in each of the tasting menu’s five delectable courses. The evening was part of a series of special events hosted by Maine Fare in celebration … Continue reading →

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Emery Farm: Fresh Asparagus + Garden Herbs

Posted on May 17, 2015 by diary of a tomato

When it comes to asparagus, it’s hard not to feel greedy. Their season is long-awaited and, up until recently, hard to find unless homegrown. It’s with great pleasure that I’ve watched increasing numbers of farmers make the commitment of the land and … Continue reading →

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Acadia National Park

Posted on May 12, 2015 by diary of a tomato

After an intense weekend of training in wilderness first aid, it was a relief to spend the rest of the week decompressing and hiking in Acadia National Park. It’s early in the season and not everything’s open, especially with this spring’s late … Continue reading →

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