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Second Half of February — Cooking Delights – Part 1

Posted on March 6, 2021 by dgourmac

Polpette.  This was a short month but long on good flavors and favorite meals. With my course teaching completed for the Spring Term, I had much more time to cook, and to enjoy Barbara’s creations, as well. One of her … Continue reading →

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Cookbook Photo vs. My Dish

Posted on February 16, 2021 by dgourmac

Comparison My version  

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New Year and Some New Dishes

Posted on February 16, 2021 by dgourmac

Today was a fine day for inventing a new dish for lunch and for trying out two recipes I had never attempted before, for dinner. Lunch was inspired by available elements of past, present, and future salads. Favorite tools played … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Spinach, and Garlic — and Early Year Successes

Posted on February 12, 2021 by dgourmac

January and February are busy months because I teach a course during the first six weeks. As a result I do less cooking — and as a corollary, less blogging. Barbara happily and ably leapt into the void, and she … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Bourguignon

Posted on January 9, 2021 by dgourmac

A few days ago, after re-subscribing to the New York Times Cooking Section, I saw an attractive recipe for Mushroom Bourguignon by Melissa Clark. If you’ve read this blog over time, you may have noticed that three of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Salads: Beans (x 3), and Claremont (origin NJ)

Posted on January 9, 2021 by dgourmac

I don’t eat a lot of salads, but last week I had four different (and quite delicious) ones. It started late in the week, when I was cleaning out a closet holding my dried beans stash, along with packs of … Continue reading →

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Last Post of 2020 — December Doozies

Posted on January 1, 2021 by dgourmac

This has been a good month for cooking, and it’s my last chance this year to post, so here are the food and wine highlights. Of course, with this title, I am showing my age. I imagine any reader under … Continue reading →

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Sunday Lunch — Trevor’s Bread with Prosciutto and Cheese, Mango with Lime, and a Glass of Rueda

Posted on December 6, 2020 by dgourmac

I recently tried a different version of Tartine-Style Country Bread, and today’s lunch featured it well. For those interested, here is the article by Trevor J. Wilson on the technique: http://www.breadwerx.com/make-tartine-style-country-bread-video/ This bread is light and crisp, very flavorful. My … Continue reading →

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What Does a Veggie-Pescatarian Eat During Thanksgiving Week? Part 2: The Rest of the Week

Posted on November 30, 2020 by dgourmac

Beginning with the Friday night before Thanksgiving, I had plenty of time and energy for cooking. Here are some of the other meals. Pasta al Forno From Johanne Killeen and George Germon ‘s famous Rhode Island restaurant, Al Forno, and … Continue reading →

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What Does a Veggie-Pescatarian Eat During Thanksgiving Week?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by dgourmac

I’m willing to bet that none of you woke up this morning with the question in this title on your mind. Nonetheless, I am about to answer it, and I have some exciting food moments to share, in case you … Continue reading →

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