Author Archives: dgourmac

The Joys of Bok Choy

Posted on March 21, 2020 by dgourmac

Barbara got me started on this kick a few weeks ago.  She had made a Turmeric-Ginger Dumpling Soup recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine.  It featured Bok Choy and is made with frozen vegetable dumplings (ours are from Trader Joe’s).  The … Continue reading →

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Tuna Conserva

Posted on March 21, 2020 by dgourmac

A few weeks ago I went out for lunch (probably for the last time in several months).  Aquitaine Chestnut Hill was conveniently located, and I had not been to a local bistro in some time.  I chose a Salade Niçoise, … Continue reading →

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More Bruschetta

Posted on March 21, 2020 by dgourmac

My Field Blend #2 bread was so good, I defrosted the second loaf already and used it for all kinds of toast and bruschetta.  Here are the two most recent: Smoked Salmon and White Bean Purée Grilled whole wheat bread … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling

Posted on March 11, 2020 by dgourmac

I love when I have time alone to experiment in the kitchen.  Yesterday, I made dinner — Baked Cannelloni with Spinach/Swiss Chard/Almond Milk Ricotta Cheese Filling.  With just 190 grams of double-zero flour and two eggs, I was able to … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Bread Pudding and Mushroom Bourguignon

Posted on March 9, 2020 by dgourmac

With mushrooms at the markets providing the impetus, I pulled out two old but charming vegetarian recipes from our archives, and we enjoyed them for dinner and subsequent lunches.  Originally, I planned to make them the same night and serve … Continue reading →

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Bread, Bruschetta, and Brunello

Posted on March 9, 2020 by dgourmac

Over the past 4-5 months my bread-making efforts were dismal failures.  The breads did not rise properly, they came out too flat and dense, and I became discouraged, because I was unable to figure out what was wrong.  So I … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Frittata

Posted on March 9, 2020 by dgourmac

I don’t usually tout the recipes I create, but this time, I think I will. Yesterday, our local farmers, Elena and Karl, had a pop-up farmstand where they were selling spinach, Swiss Chard, scallions, and cilantro from their high tunnel … Continue reading →

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Two Simple & Delicious Spanish Dishes

Posted on March 1, 2020 by dgourmac

If you love tapas, as I do, you must have encountered this ubiquitous shrimp and garlic dish at some point.  Known usually as Gambas al Ajillo, it is a wonderful first course or accompaniment to almost any meal.  Tonight we … Continue reading →

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Library Cookbook Club, and Experiments at Home

Posted on February 9, 2020 by dgourmac

We are always exploring about cooking and eating.  Recently we joined a cookbook club at our town library.  Once a month the members look at two chosen cookbooks, select a recipe they want to make, and bring it to a … Continue reading →

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Tardivo from the Veneto, Pinot Noir from Colorado

Posted on February 9, 2020 by dgourmac

Last summer my grandson and I traveled to Colorado to visit friends and to be with my brother, Johnny.  One of the highlights of that trip was finding an elegant and delicious 2015 Pinot Noir from Stone Cottage in Paonia.  … Continue reading →

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