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4.22.12 Cellar onions and a lone tomato

Posted on April 23, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We took advantage of the rainy day by cleaning out the root cellar. Unseasonal warmth has shortened their storage life, and the sprouting onions and potatoes were consigned to compost. Though also beginning to sprout, we’ve still lots of usable … Continue reading →

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Maccheroni with White Beans, Dandelion Greens and Anchovy

Posted on April 21, 2012 by diary of a tomato

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” — Thoreau We’re at the far edge of what farmers call the “the hungry gap,” the time in April when winter stores are waning and before we can … Continue reading →

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Black Pepper Tofu

Posted on April 13, 2012 by diary of a tomato

With its bold spicing, sparked with fresh green onions and creamy tofu, Ottolenghi’s Black Pepper Tofu, from his cookbook, Plenty, quickly made its way into our household rotation, and is an especially warming dish to have on these cool spring evenings. At … Continue reading →

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4.9.12 Ramps and seedlings

Posted on April 10, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Several years ago we planted some ramp seedlings in a shady part of our garden in hopes that they would naturalize. Also known as wild leeks, they reproduce by seed which can take up to 18 months to germinate; we’ve … Continue reading →

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2.19.12 Persephone rising

Posted on February 20, 2012 by diary of a tomato

“As the story goes, the earth goddess Demeter had a daughter, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades to live with him as his wife in the netherworld. Demeter would have nothing to do with this and threatened to shut down … Continue reading →

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Sesame Braised Daikon with Mushrooms and Ginger

Posted on February 17, 2012 by diary of a tomato

I finally gave into temptation. Does cooking in a clay pot really make a difference? I’m not certain, but this newly-acquired La Chamba is so beguiling, I find myself looking for excuses to cook with it. I’m just grateful I don’t live … Continue reading →

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Porri al Forno (Leeks Baked in Cream)

Posted on January 6, 2012 by diary of a tomato

To say we grew a lot of leeks this year is an understatement. We had a number of extra seedlings and couldn’t bear to leave them unplanted. Thankfully, leeks store well and their abundance has allowed me to delve deeply … Continue reading →

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