Tag Archives: pasta

Christmas interlude

Posted on December 30, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We joined family for Christmas in Vermont this year. Brisk walks and treacherous sledding were had in the newly fallen snow. Many hands went into making pasta for Christmas Eve dinner. Memories of Christmas past layered over the new.  Thanks, … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Guanciale and Kale

Posted on December 7, 2012 by diary of a tomato

This riff on Spaghetti alla Gricia sprang from seasonal necessity. This seemingly spartan yet voluptuous pasta dish from Rome is a reliable standard in our house. We usually finish it with a garnish of parsley but have yet to set up … Continue reading →

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Spongano: Maritati con Pomodorini e Rucola (Wedding Pasta with Winter Tomatoes and Arugula)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by diary of a tomato

During our week cooking in Spongano, it was just a short stroll from the door of our kitchen to il fruttivendolo. Towards the rear of the shop, past the taralli biscuits and dried fave, a large array of tomatoes were on splendid display. Among … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with Braised Greens

Posted on November 9, 2012 by diary of a tomato

This second trip to Puglia gave us the opportunity to delve deeper into the region’s cuisine, and revisit such canonical dishes as Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa. Above: The fruttivendolo in Spongano, with chicories and cime di rapa (bottom) in … Continue reading →

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Strozzapreti with Romanesco Cauliflower, Green Olives, and Capers

Posted on October 26, 2012 by diary of a tomato

With bags still to unpack and memories to sort, we’re in the midst of reentry from our travels in Puglia. Next to jet lag, the biggest adjustment on returning home has been to the difference in what’s now in season. … Continue reading →

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10.25.12 World Pasta Day

Posted on October 25, 2012 by diary of a tomato

It’s no secret that we love pasta. Save for a day or two, we once again managed to have it most every day while traveling in Puglia these past several weeks. Even then, the days without pasta were more than made up … Continue reading →

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Local Food: Gateway Farmers’ Market, York

Posted on June 9, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We’ve no shortage of greens, but made a trip to the Gateway Farmers’ Market in York this weekend to supplement what’s in the garden: beets and tomatoes from Riverside Farm; field strawberries from River Lily Farm; cilantro from Moondance Farm; and tucked … Continue reading →

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