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Pasta with Spring Greens and Fresh Cheese

Posted on May 10, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though the season’s first harvest of asparagus yielded but a handful, it was enough to finally welcome spring to our table with a glorious green pasta primavera. We make some version of this as the selection of spring vegetables ebbs … Continue reading →

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Tomato Paella with Chorizo & Favas

Posted on September 14, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It took me more than several years to get around to trying out Tomato Paella. I would run across the recipe when tomatoes were out of season, make a mental note, but never remember when the time came. This year’s … Continue reading →

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7.2.12 Pests and other garden afflictions

Posted on July 3, 2012 by diary of a tomato

The garden is beginning to resemble a nursing ward. It’s almost fully planted, and with that comes a host of garden afflictions. These include pests, disease, vagaries of weather, and the gardener inflicted, such as over- or under-watering, and lack … Continue reading →

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