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Salad Days — Lobster with Corn and Basil

Posted on August 12, 2016 by diary of a tomato

I’d returned from a week hiking in Newfoundland and, faced with a bare fridge and a radical change in weather, I was glad to be able to cobble together a summery lobster salad mixed with niblets of sweet corn and a handful of … Continue reading →

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Salad Days: Chive Blossom Fritters + Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

Posted on June 20, 2014 by diary of a tomato

There’s always a place for chives in our herb garden — they’re among the first to poke up in spring, and their leaves are best used snipped fresh and full of their delicate allium punch. To keep them going throughout the season, we cut the straggly plants down to … Continue reading →

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Salad Days: Rhubarb Vinaigrette

Posted on June 18, 2014 by diary of a tomato

This refreshingly tart rhubarb vinaigrette was inspired by having a couple of stalks leftover after making a rhubarb galette. Beyond dressing salad greens, it’s slightly fruity flavor pairs well with grilled meats, such as pork, chicken or fish; with sautéed duck breast or a confit; or in a … Continue reading →

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