Category Archives: cooking

Christmas interlude

Posted on December 30, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We joined family for Christmas in Vermont this year. Brisk walks and treacherous sledding were had in the newly fallen snow. Many hands went into making pasta for Christmas Eve dinner. Memories of Christmas past layered over the new.  Thanks, … Continue reading →

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Savory Sausage and Kale Tart

Posted on December 14, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It’s hard to follow a recipe exactly. I once did a stint testing recipes as it sounded like fun, I wanted exposure to a new range of recipes, and, mostly, I was curious to see if they would work using … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Guanciale and Kale

Posted on December 7, 2012 by diary of a tomato

This riff on Spaghetti alla Gricia sprang from seasonal necessity. This seemingly spartan yet voluptuous pasta dish from Rome is a reliable standard in our house. We usually finish it with a garnish of parsley but have yet to set up … Continue reading →

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Smoky Tomato and Bacon Chowder

Posted on November 30, 2012 by diary of a tomato

“All chowders were born of necessity. They were invented by humble working people, who made them with local, inexpensive ingredients from the sea or the land.” — Jasper White, “50 Chowders” Most think of clams or fish when it comes … Continue reading →

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11.26.12 Daikon, tatsoi and winter radishes

Posted on November 26, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Overnight temperatures are predicted to fall below freezing for much of the week ahead. The daikon, green meat and watermelon radishes are only under a row cover, and we harvested what we could to transfer into cold storage. Though it … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving interlude

Posted on November 25, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Though we still can’t agree on how many years it’s been, we once again joined friends and extended family to celebrate our favorite of holidays, Thanksgiving. We continue to be grateful to Carolyn and Vincent for gathering us together these many wonderful, … Continue reading →

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Spongano: Maritati con Pomodorini e Rucola (Wedding Pasta with Winter Tomatoes and Arugula)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by diary of a tomato

During our week cooking in Spongano, it was just a short stroll from the door of our kitchen to il fruttivendolo. Towards the rear of the shop, past the taralli biscuits and dried fave, a large array of tomatoes were on splendid display. Among … Continue reading →

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