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Linguine con Zucca, or Pasta with Shredded Winter Squash and Sage

Posted on February 15, 2012 by diary of a tomato

One of the first things I noticed in Italy was how the menus were written. Our limited vocabulary made them difficult to decipher, and there seemed a terse vagueness to the way food was described. Zucca, or squash, was particularly mystifying … Continue reading →

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Farfalle with Northern Shrimp and Pistachio Pesto

Posted on January 20, 2012 by diary of a tomato

I often include shrimp when making pasta with pesto, so when I came across a Sicilian one based on pistachios, it seemed natural to add shrimp to it also. This has since strayed far from the original and, like all … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving interlude

Posted on November 30, 2011 by diary of a tomato

We argue about it every Thanksgiving, how many years does this one make it? At last count, this is the 28th one we’ve spent with the same group of friends. We don’t see one another as frequently as we once … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Pappardelle with Broccoli and Mushrooms

Posted on November 11, 2011 by diary of a tomato

We haven’t had much success growing broccoli, so when it shows up at the farmers’ market I buy as much as I can. It becomes especially sweet with cooler weather, and I’m usually content with a simple plate of it … Continue reading →

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Fusilli Rustici with Tomatoes & Mushrooms

Posted on October 28, 2011 by diary of a tomato

I’d wanted to try this second pomodorini recipe from Beatrice, but had to wait until I could get my hands on some locally grown mushrooms. I found some Blue Oyster mushrooms on offer at the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, and Peter of Pawtuckaway … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Norma

Posted on October 14, 2011 by diary of a tomato

I’ve been thinking a lot about passata di pomodoro lately. As it turns out, the Principe Borghese are particularly well suited for making this. For a home cook, this simple, unadorned puree of tomatoes is like having money in the … Continue reading →

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World Pasta Day, October 25

Posted on October 10, 2011 by diary of a tomato

“Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” — Sophia Loren Somehow, we never got around to eating pizza during our first trip to Italy. We were simply too busy eating pasta, and, when I’m there, I still look forward to having … Continue reading →

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