Tag Archives: seafood

Sole in Parchment with Fennel, Basil & Kalamata Olives

Posted on July 27, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We were members of Eastman’s CSF (Community Supported Fishery) several years ago and, like our fellow shareholders, came to rely on them as a source of local seafood. The CSF has since closed, but left us knowing what fresh fish … Continue reading →

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Local Food Report: Kittery Point CSF

Posted on July 25, 2012 by diary of a tomato

A friend recently asked me when the revolution was going to happen. I say it’s here, it’s happening now, and this is what it looks like. It’s communities gathering on the grassroots level and taking positive action to rebuild our … Continue reading →

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Shelling Peas, Independence Day, and Lobster Salad

Posted on July 4, 2012 by diary of a tomato

Few farmers bother to grow shelling peas any longer. The ones that still do, grow them for an older relative or for customers like me that don’t consider them too much work. Sugar snaps and snow peas have their own … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Salads: Potato, Shrimp, and Spring Lettuces

Posted on June 1, 2012 by diary of a tomato

While the other side of the world is tucking into autumnal salads, we’re just beginning our season of summer ones. Memorial Day weekend brought along with it some sultry weather, calling for something cool and thrown together with a minimum … Continue reading →

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Northern Shrimp with Bok Choy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by diary of a tomato

One of our favorite ways of having sweet, Northern shrimp is in a soupy braise with Bok Choy. This is more of a homestyle dish, the one we turn to often when we want something comforting yet light. With a … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: More shrimp from the F/V Rimrack

Posted on February 2, 2012 by diary of a tomato

We made another trip down to Rye Harbor to pick up a second bucket of northern shrimp from the F/V Rimrack. The lengthening days gave us a chance to visit the dock while it’s still light out. They expect the … 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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