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10.26.11 Change in the weather

Posted on October 29, 2011 by diary of a tomato

With a prediction of snow, it was time to take what we could from the garden (clockwise from top) — Rainbow Mix chard, King Richard and Giant Musselburgh leeks, Detroit Dark Red beets, and salad greens (Astro arugula mixed with Gourmet and … Continue reading →

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Fusilli Rustici with Tomatoes & Mushrooms

Posted on October 28, 2011 by diary of a tomato

I’d wanted to try this second pomodorini recipe from Beatrice, but had to wait until I could get my hands on some locally grown mushrooms. I found some Blue Oyster mushrooms on offer at the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, and Peter of Pawtuckaway … Continue reading →

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Kitty interlude

Posted on October 27, 2011 by diary of a tomato

Household deity at work.

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10.21.11 Mesclun, fennel & watermelon radish

Posted on October 26, 2011 by diary of a tomato

I thinned out the fall crop of lettuce for a mesclun salad, and pulled up the first of our watermelon radishes to add to it. The fennel, one called “Perfection,” cooked up beautifully in the dish “Finocchio al Forno“, or … Continue reading →

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10.18.11 Garlic chives

Posted on October 25, 2011 by diary of a tomato

Garlic chives (allium tuberosum) going to seed — it took awhile for them to establish, but the garlic chives ended up being one of my favorite herbs to cook with this past season. We planted more and hope to have … Continue reading →

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10.18.11 Cherry tree in bloom

Posted on October 24, 2011 by diary of a tomato

This photo from last week shows our cherry tree blooming, even though it’s fall. It’s almost the end of October and we haven’t had a frost yet.

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Help Save Heirloom Seeds, Buy a Catalog Now

Posted on October 24, 2011 by diary of a tomato

“To put it simply—these are good people with a small, historic business, selling important products during difficult times.”  — Ricki Carroll Campaign to Save D. Landreth Seed Company Purchase a catalog for $5 and help save the oldest seed company … Continue reading →

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