Category Archives: interlude

Sickbed Staycation

Posted on December 5, 2013 by diary of a tomato

A friend calls it the gift of couch time. With a stash of immunity-boosting herbal tea on hand and a fully loaded Kindle, I’m admitting defeat and letting whatever this bug is take its course. We hope to be back … Continue reading →

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10.25.13 World Pasta Day

Posted on October 25, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though the blog anniversary of Diary of a Tomato falls in September, it’s not until World Pasta Day that it feels official. Thanks to everyone for joining us thus far, you’ve all been such good company. It’s certain we’ll be adding to … Continue reading →

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Local Food: Portsmouth Farmers’ Market

Posted on June 30, 2013 by diary of a tomato

‘Tis the season! From the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, June 29th: Napa cabbage from Black Kettle Farm; turnips, cilantro, snap peas and chard from Meadow’s Mirth; beets and summer squash from New Roots Farm; tomatoes and peas from Riverside Farm; celery from Shagbark Farm; pan di … Continue reading →

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6.19.13 Everyday Magic + 5 links

Posted on June 19, 2013 by diary of a tomato

At the end of an especially trying day, we looked up mid-conversation and saw a rainbow appearing. We drifted out alongside neighbors, drawn out of our daily life by the absurd beauty of it all. As daylight shifted into night, … Continue reading →

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Green Almonds + Sour Plums

Posted on May 1, 2013 by diary of a tomato

“Another, even more important day for you will be… when Mercury will connect to benefit Jupiter in a very friendly way. This is a day a friend may go out of his or her way for you.” — Horoscope for … Continue reading →

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How to Preserve a Husband + 5 links

Posted on April 3, 2013 by diary of a tomato

We came across instructions for “How to Preserve a Husband” tucked in the back of a “Ball Blue Book” from 1966. For more on the topic of preserving… ~ Watch: Cassie Parker, the Canning Queen of New York — “I teach … Continue reading →

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A Moveable Feast

Posted on March 31, 2013 by diary of a tomato

It’s been a whirlwind couple of months, stuffing my brain full of things I’ve learned from workshops I’ve either attended or given. Above, a decorated five-grain loaf from a week-long class on bread baking with Jeffrey Hamelman. Looking forward to … Continue reading →

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