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2 Spring Pizzas: Asparagus + Arugula

Posted on June 7, 2014 by diary of a tomato

 Authenticity aside, pizza is a personal thing. It’s why, with so many places to choose from, we still make our own. In keeping with the season, we made up a pair of what we call spring pizzas, topped with pillowy soft mozzarella and whatever’s fresh in … Continue reading →

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Agretti Spaghetti with Spring Onions and Lemon

Posted on May 31, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Nothing excites a cook more than discovering a new tool, a new technique, or, in this particular case, a new ingredient. We came across agretti, an Italian specialty green, last season through Seeds from Italy, and vowed to give this … Continue reading →

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No-Knead Pizza with Kale

Posted on May 25, 2012 by diary of a tomato

While most view the approach of Memorial Day weekend as a time to prime the grill, we see it as a signal to uncover our outdoor clay oven (here and here). It’s just a bitty thing, not unlike a wood-fired … Continue reading →

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Wood-fired pizza with eggs

Posted on November 13, 2011 by diary of a tomato

We’ve enjoyed a run of sunny weather this week, and took advantage of it with a break from the many fall garden clean-up tasks by firing up our little practice clay oven. We had in mind to make pizza with egg, … Continue reading →

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