Tag Archives: winter squash

Winter Squash Carbonara with Bacon and Sage

Posted on March 28, 2014 by diary of a tomato

After it appeared in Bon Appetit last February, this recipe for Winter Squash Carbonara was quick to gain popularity, and deservedly so. It reminded us of when its sister publication Gourmet ran a column of tempting weeknight recipes that were known for their ease … Continue reading →

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3 Sisters Vegetarian Chili, with Winter Squash, Corn and Beans

Posted on March 1, 2014 by diary of a tomato

While we’ve started planning for the new growing season, we’re still eating from the last, and this 3 Sisters Vegetarian Chili with Winter Squash, Corn and Beans makes good use of what we have left in storage. To the traditional … Continue reading →

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Roasted Winter Squash, Brussels Sprout and Apple Stuffing

Posted on February 23, 2014 by diary of a tomato

We really didn’t know what to call this, but it seemed unfair to just call it stuffing. There’s nothing really being stuffed, and it’s far too good to be relegated to the side. Nomenclature aside, Roasted Winter Squash, Brussels Sprout and Apple Stuffing … Continue reading →

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2.3.14 Spaghetti Squash, Roasted + Kale

Posted on February 3, 2014 by diary of a tomato

Like children, each of the three varieties of winter squash we grew last season had a personality of their own. The happy-go-lucky delicata merrily went along, tucking itself in where it could, and producing at will. The domineering tromboncino was … Continue reading →

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10.28.13 Awaiting First Frost

Posted on October 28, 2013 by diary of a tomato

With the forecast of frost, we’ve been conducting vegetable triage, sorting which will survive and which need immediate attention. Like eggplant and tomatoes, peppers are frost-sensitive (31° – 34°F), and we harvested a mix of red and green Shishitos.   … Continue reading →

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8.26.13 A Summary of Squashes + Late August Harvest

Posted on August 27, 2013 by diary of a tomato

Of all the squash we’ve grown, Costata Romanesco and Zephyr summer squash have been a part of our garden since the start. We first discovered them at the local farmers’ market, and appreciated how their dense, creamy flesh makes them … 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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