Category Archives: cooking

Refrigerator Confidential

Posted on September 21, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Do the contents of a gardener’s refrigerator differ from anyone else’s? This is for Michelle over at From Seed to Table, who was willing to bare her fridge and extended an open invitation to others to do the same. At … Continue reading →

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Tomato Paella with Chorizo & Favas

Posted on September 14, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It took me more than several years to get around to trying out Tomato Paella. I would run across the recipe when tomatoes were out of season, make a mental note, but never remember when the time came. This year’s … Continue reading →

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Mastering Food Preservation: Tomatoes & Tomato Products

Posted on September 12, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Tomatoes are often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of canning. They preserve well and, whether put up as sauce, crushed or left whole, are versatile to cook with in canned form. I’ve been canning tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Mastering Food Preservation: Canning Marathon — Roma, Juliet & Blush Tomatoes

Posted on September 7, 2012 by diary of a tomato

For the last several years, I’ve set aside Labor Day weekend for canning tomatoes. We don’t have enough space nor the conditions in which to grow tomatoes in quantity, and  rely on local farmers for additional supplies. It’s been an … Continue reading →

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Peach Dumpling Pie

Posted on August 31, 2012 by diary of a tomato

As we go into the holiday weekend, Peach Dumpling Pie is a fine way of celebrating this last bit of summer. Based on the Apple Dumpling Pie I usually make all fall and winter, these just-ripe peaches are laid out … Continue reading →

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Mastering Food Preservation: Freezing Fruit

Posted on August 29, 2012 by diary of a tomato

The fifth session of the Master Food Preserver Program was timed to coincide with raspberry season. Unfortunately, an infestation of Spotted Wing Drosophila decimated the local farmers’ crop. Fruit growers are keeping a watch on this new pest as it spreads throughout the region, the … Continue reading →

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Mastering Food Preservation: Pickles & Relish

Posted on August 24, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Canning pickles helps to free up precious refrigerator space, and preserves them for longer term storage. With some of my previous attempts resulting in less than satisfactory pickles, I was looking forward to picking up some tips for crispier pickles … Continue reading →

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