Tag Archives: pasta

Spaghetti al Pesto Trapanese, or Pasta with Tomato Pesto

Posted on June 8, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Among our dwindling freezer stores are jars of roasted cherry tomatoes saved just for this moment in time. We’re still between seasons as far as growing goes, and remain dependent on stocks of food put up the previous year. While … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Pasta Knowledge

Posted on June 6, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Thanks to all who joined us for “Pasta by Hand: A Lesson in Slow Food” last Sunday, hosted by Slow Food Seacoast. We began by making the dough, mixing semolina flour and water, using the “fontana” or fountain method (above). Once … Continue reading →

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Pasta by Hand: A Lesson in Slow Food

Posted on May 23, 2012 by diary of a tomato

If you’re in the area, I’ll be teaching a pasta-making class for Slow Food Seacoast on Sunday, June 3rd, at Strawbery Banke Museum’s Stoodley Tavern in Portsmouth, NH. To join us for this hands-on workshop, Pasta by Hand: A Lesson in Slow … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Kale and Ricotta Salata

Posted on May 19, 2012 by diary of a tomato

When too many meetings and commitments has us cobbling together something on the run or skipping dinner entirely — neither very satisfying nor nourishing choices — at week’s end, we look forward to sitting down to a restorative bowl of … Continue reading →

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Maccheroni with White Beans, Dandelion Greens and Anchovy

Posted on April 21, 2012 by diary of a tomato

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” — Thoreau We’re at the far edge of what farmers call the “the hungry gap,” the time in April when winter stores are waning and before we can … Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle with Spring-Dug Parsnips and Bacon

Posted on April 6, 2012 by diary of a tomato

While other parts of the country are enjoying such seasonal delights as asparagus, this unlikely pairing of sweet, caramelized parsnips with rich egg tagliatelle is a celebration of what early spring here in Northern New England has on offer. The name … Continue reading →

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Pappardelle with Braised Guinea Hen Ragu

Posted on March 16, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Homemade pasta with a slowly braised ragu is perfectly suited for making as a Sunday supper. The process fits in well with the pace of the day, and results in a lusciously rustic meal that leaves us fortified for the … Continue reading →

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