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Tiella — Tomato, Potato and Summer Squash Casserole

Posted on August 29, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Tiella from Puglia — Tomatoes, summer squash, sweet onion and potatoes layered with breadcrumbs, pecorino and herbs, then baked until everything’s tender and melds. There are as many ways to make this as there are households, this is based on … Continue reading →

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8.12.13 Hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature

Posted on August 14, 2013 by diary of a tomato

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” — Alfred Austin Spring planting has long given way to … Continue reading →

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Summer Pea Soup, with Walnut Bread and Herbed Cream Cheese

Posted on August 1, 2013 by diary of a tomato

A day of rest and recuperation called for gently heated minty pea soup mixed with potato leek from The Soup Guy, seasoned with some good olive oil and saved just for this occasion; walnut bread made with Maine Grains and baked off … Continue reading →

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Red, White and Blue Potato Salad with Peas

Posted on July 4, 2013 by diary of a tomato

New potatoes are popping up at the farmers’ market, with these red, white and blue ones arriving just in time for an Independence Day picnic. Steam them in their jackets, let cool, and toss with a cupful of freshly shelled … Continue reading →

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6.24.13 Greens, Scapes, and Rhubarb

Posted on June 24, 2013 by diary of a tomato

The long spring allowed us to put off picking rhubarb until this week. It’s rare that their season coincides with that of local strawberries, and, to celebrate, we straight away made a strawberry rhubarb galette. All of the garlic is … Continue reading →

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6.18.13 Good Weather Days

Posted on June 18, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Though, by the calendar, Solstice is near, it remains very much spring here. The scent of lilacs mingles with that of their later companions, peonies and roses, in our daily rounds of the garden. Hailstorm aside, the warming days, cooler … Continue reading →

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Duck Confit with Ginger-Braised Red Cabbage, and Pan-Fried Potatoes

Posted on May 3, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Despite the hardy souls we see walking around in shorts (we mean you, Mr. UPS Man) and sandals, it’s still considered early spring here and evenings can be downright chilly. We find ourselves craving such warming foods as this duck … Continue reading →

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