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2.6.12 Witch hazel

Posted on February 6, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It’s the first week in February, and the witch hazel next to the library is flowering. Witch hazel is usually the first to bloom, but it does seem earlier than usual.

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Northern Shrimp with Bok Choy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by diary of a tomato

One of our favorite ways of having sweet, Northern shrimp is in a soupy braise with Bok Choy. This is more of a homestyle dish, the one we turn to often when we want something comforting yet light. With a … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: More shrimp from the F/V Rimrack

Posted on February 2, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We made another trip down to Rye Harbor to pick up a second bucket of northern shrimp from the F/V Rimrack. The lengthening days gave us a chance to visit the dock while it’s still light out. They expect the … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Winter Farmers’ Market

Posted on February 1, 2012 by diary of a tomato

For a glimpse of local food in deep winter here in Seacoast New Hampshire >

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11.29.12 Pomodorini update

Posted on January 31, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We have five small bunches of pomodorini, or hanging tomatoes, remaining in basement storage. Two of them are made up of Aprile tomatoes and three of Ponderosas, all harvested on September 16th. Pomodorini should be stored at their peak, however, … Continue reading →

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1.26.12 Winter harvest

Posted on January 29, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Temperatures have been bouncing between below freezing and, at times, almost 50°F. With a January thaw upon us, we checked the covered beds in hopes of having something to harvest. These were the last two tatsoi, one clearly too far … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrots and Beets with the Juiciest Pork Chops

Posted on January 27, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Carrots and beets, such winter stalwarts but it never occurred to me to combine them before. The problem lies in how beets bleed, leaving everything they touch magenta pink. This recipe from one of my favorite of Jaime Oliver’s cookbooks, … Continue reading →

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