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September’s Bounty at the York Farmers’ Market

Posted on September 20, 2015 by diary of a tomato

I rarely carry a list while shopping at the farmers’ market, and discovered that the basketful of food I brought home this weekend from the York Farmers’ Market satisfied cravings I didn’t know I had. I found a frilly head of frisee at Martha’s Garden, … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Zucchini with Cipollini Onions and Buratta

Posted on September 4, 2015 by diary of a tomato

The heat and humidity of these last weeks of summer has me taking dinner down to its barest essentials. Still, there’s a kind of luxuriousness that remains in paring things down this far. Just five ingredients, plus some olive oil … Continue reading →

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Summer Sojourn at Bailey Island

Posted on August 9, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A perfect summer day on Bailey Island — beginning with wild Maine blueberries for breakfast, a visit to the Brunswick Farmers Market to stock up, an easy-going bike ride to the furthest end of the island where we nibbled on wild radish blossoms … Continue reading →

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Finding Local: Kittery Community Market

Posted on June 18, 2015 by diary of a tomato

A sunny midday stroll to the weekly Kittery Community Market ended with a basket full of sparkling fresh lettuce from Greenlaw Gardens, lacinato kale and kohlrabi from Bumbleroot Organic Farm, Maine Grains whole wheat pasta and polenta from Four Star Fresh, topped with a cheery … Continue reading →

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7.15.13 Agretti, Invaders, and Other People’s Harvests

Posted on July 15, 2013 by diary of a tomato

This is the second time around with the radishes and agretti. The early spring plantings of both failed to thrive, and were replanted with enough success to be included in this week’s harvest. To get beyond the low germination rate, … 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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Local Food: Winter Farmers’ Market, Rollinsford

Posted on November 18, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Once summer’s over, people often forget that the fall harvest is a bounteous time. Here’s a glimpse of the rich variety that’s now being brought to market > For more on the Seacoast Eat Local Winter Farmers’ Market, Annie from Breaking … Continue reading →

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