Monthly Archives: July 2013

Paella Lesson

Posted on July 17, 2013 by dgourmac

Based on the success of the vegetable paella the week before, Laura and Molly decided to come over Monday night for a paella lesson.  Recent injuries somewhat hampered their hands-on ability for the evening, but we had a great time … Continue reading →

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Cross-Cultural Pasta Night

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dgourmac

Tonight I was definitely in the mood for pasta.  It turned out to be slightly cross-cultural.  I used a Japanese eggplant, southern Italian vegetables and pasta, and Greek Mzithra cheese.  It’s essentially a riff on a Calabrian pasta dish with … Continue reading →

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Paella 2013!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dgourmac

To celebrate independence this weekend, I made a mostly vegetable paella and was joined by friends Laura and Michael for the meal.  I really enjoy paella, and I often make it in the summer when Barbara is away, because she … Continue reading →

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Baked Rice with Currants and Chickpeas

Posted on July 7, 2013 by dgourmac

From Claudia Roden’s marvelous cookbook, The Food of Spain, comes a paella-like dish, Baked Rice with Currants and Chickpeas.  I actually made it last week, so it’s out of sequence, but I wanted you to see it before too much more … Continue reading →

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Portland feast for the long weekend

Posted on July 7, 2013 by dgourmac

Pat and Pete invited me up to Portland for a visit during the long weekend.  Nazli and Larry were visiting, and it was an opportunity to commune with food and wine-loving friends in a most urbane setting, so I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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A quick supper — mostly vegan

Posted on July 7, 2013 by dgourmac

Last weekend I had time for just a quick supper, Mediterranean-style.  I had stopped at the Pain D’Avignon shop in Hyannis on the way home and bought some bread.  The best of the choices was a stretch olive bread, which … Continue reading →

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