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Interlude: Maine Rice Project

Posted on May 9, 2015 by diary of a tomato

Ever since I learned that it’s even possible, I’ve been enamored of the idea of locally grown rice, and have gone as far as to attempt to grow it. So it was with great excitement to discover that Wild Folk Farm in Benton, Maine, has taken on the … Continue reading →

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Daily Bread: Hot Bagels

Posted on March 26, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Gimme a dozen, my life’s blood — without bagels, what is a day?” If you’re a frequent visitor here, you’re already familiar with our infatuation with baking bagels at home. Filmed in Brooklyn during the 70’s, Hot Bagels shows the age-old process of … Continue reading →

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Juliette of the Herbs

Posted on March 5, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“One of the main purposes of having gardens is that this garden is your teacher and your friend.” — Juliette de Baïracli Levy, “Juliette of the Herbs” We’ve long been enamored of the culinary uses of herbs, and a recent … Continue reading →

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