Tag Archives: asparagus

6.4.12 Wet and bedraggled

Posted on June 4, 2012 by diary of a tomato

A Nor’easter has blown in, ripping the leaves right off the trees. It came in Saturday, continued on through Sunday, and doesn’t look to ease up for another couple of days. After which, there’s sure to be a mess of … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Salads: Potato, Shrimp, and Spring Lettuces

Posted on June 1, 2012 by diary of a tomato

While the other side of the world is tucking into autumnal salads, we’re just beginning our season of summer ones. Memorial Day weekend brought along with it some sultry weather, calling for something cool and thrown together with a minimum … Continue reading →

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4.29.12 First harvest of asparagus

Posted on April 29, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We’ve been nibbling on the few shoots of asparagus that have made their way up, our self-restraint finally rewarded with enough to make a meal of.

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Risotto with Peas and Spring Onion Oil

Posted on April 27, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Brothy rice with peas, called risi i bisi, is a classic Venetian dish. Though historically prepared only on the feast days decreed by the Doge, Venice’s ruler, this dish, timed to the arrival of springtime peas, is a celebration in … Continue reading →

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4.16.12 Spring emerges

Posted on April 16, 2012 by diary of a tomato

The rhubarb and asparagus have finally appeared — a sure sign that spring has finally arrived in our corner of Maine. As it leafs out, the rhubarb is like an unfurling piece of origami. We’ve been working on increasing fertility … Continue reading →

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