Tag Archives: asparagus

Emery Farm: Fresh Asparagus + Garden Herbs

Posted on May 17, 2015 by diary of a tomato

When it comes to asparagus, it’s hard not to feel greedy. Their season is long-awaited and, up until recently, hard to find unless homegrown. It’s with great pleasure that I’ve watched increasing numbers of farmers make the commitment of the land and … Continue reading →

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6.16.14 Auspicious days

Posted on June 16, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” — James Russell Lowell Above: Sea kale in full flower, more than enough to produce seedpods. According to the lunar calendar, the week’s full moon gave us … Continue reading →

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6.9.14 Spring seedlings and thinnings

Posted on June 9, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“How insignificant our effort beside that of a seed.” — Marada Cook, Crown O’Maine Organic Cooperative Above: Agretti seedlings. Seeds planted this week: Carrots, fun jen; second round of favas, radishes, arugula, salad greens.  Above: Comparing transplanted fennel (left) with directly seeded … Continue reading →

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2 Spring Pizzas: Asparagus + Arugula

Posted on June 7, 2014 by diary of a tomato

 Authenticity aside, pizza is a personal thing. It’s why, with so many places to choose from, we still make our own. In keeping with the season, we made up a pair of what we call spring pizzas, topped with pillowy soft mozzarella and whatever’s fresh in … Continue reading →

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Putting Up: Quick Pickled Asparagus + Preserving Round-Up

Posted on May 23, 2014 by diary of a tomato

It may be the result of a late spring or that many local farmers are now growing it, but for the first time there’s enough asparagus around to consider putting some of it up. After considering our options (see Resources: Preserving Asparagus below), we decided … Continue reading →

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5.19.14 Asparagus — Roasted with Green Garlic

Posted on May 20, 2014 by diary of a tomato

This week’s harvest of asparagus marks the first real harvest of the season. In a fit of scorpacciata, we’ll be indulging in these as much as we can these next few weeks. We never tire of them simply roasted, and tossed … Continue reading →

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6.24.13 Greens, Scapes, and Rhubarb

Posted on June 24, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The long spring allowed us to put off picking rhubarb until this week. It’s rare that their season coincides with that of local strawberries, and, to celebrate, we straight away made a strawberry rhubarb galette. All of the garlic is … Continue reading →

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