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Pot-Roasted Chicken with Bacon, Celery Root and Calvados

Posted on February 10, 2012 by diary of a tomato

This wasn’t the first time I almost caught the kitchen cabinets on fire. When it comes to culinary technique, there are a couple of things I’m remarkably bad at, and burning off alcohol is one of them. It may be … Continue reading →

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Celeriac & Leek Chowder

Posted on November 18, 2011 by diary of a tomato

More often than not, what we cook is inspired as much by the weather as what’s in the garden. We’ve plenty of leeks and celeriac on hand, and the damp, cold evenings had me thinking of something warming like soup. … Continue reading →

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Dutch Oven Fish Chowder with Haddock & Fennel

Posted on November 4, 2011 by diary of a tomato

It’s still a surprise how easy it’s become to eat locally. A quick glance at my bowl and I realize that, aside from the wine and black pepper, everything’s from either the garden or one of our local food producers … Continue reading →

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