Monthly Archives: January 2024

Fregula with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Posted on January 28, 2024 by dgourmac

Here’s a new one for your repertoire: Fregula (or Fregola) with Shrimp and Tomatoes. It is colorful, delicious, and made with an unusual pasta. I’ve cooked this pasta a few times previously but knew very little about it, except that it was … Continue reading →

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My Friuli Frittata and Other Goodies

Posted on January 16, 2024 by dgourmac

My first visit to Friuli in northeastern Italy was in 2015. It was guided by food and wine attractions, of course. Two of my wine importer friends — Jan and Gemma — connected me with Edi and Kristian Keber and with Ferdinando … Continue reading →

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2024 Week One

Posted on January 7, 2024 by dgourmac

Traditional Japanese Lunch. The first week of the new year has been one triumph over another in the culinary department. It began with an authentic Japanese lunch on New Year’s Day, prepared entirely by the wife of a colleague. It was amazing! Sourdough … Continue reading →

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Year-End Photo Log

Posted on January 3, 2024 by dgourmac

The last two weeks of the year did not produce any major stories to add to this blog. There were a few photos of highlights that I captured and wanted to share with you, so they are collected below. Happy New … Continue reading →

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