Author Archives: dgourmac

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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An Appropriate Message Today

Posted on December 25, 2019 by dgourmac

It’s great having friends all over the world.  I received this in a text message from a friend in Hong Kong.  We’ve known each other for 31 years.  It seems appropriate to share this with you today — a warm … Continue reading →

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First Snowfall, Tuesday Night Dinner

Posted on December 3, 2019 by dgourmac

Like much of the country as we begin December, we got a hefty chunk of snow the past few days.   Through Sunday evening, Monday, and Tuesday, the total accumulation here was about 12″ of fairly wet snow.  With significant changes … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Week Meals without Turkey

Posted on November 30, 2019 by dgourmac

Monday — SRV This time of year, almost everyone is consumed with Thanksgiving preparations and activities.  As a result I go out of my way to relish meals that have no connection whatever to the holiday, except for the traditional … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halloumi and Vegetable Skewers

Posted on November 29, 2019 by dgourmac

I find many Greek dishes extremely satisfying: elemental, flavorful, and uncomplicated.  A good example is the recipe I made for lunch today: Fortunately, since it’s the day after Thanksgiving, all was quiet and I had time for the prep work … Continue reading →

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Catching Up — Part 2

Posted on November 22, 2019 by dgourmac

Turnip – Potato Gratin with Bok Choy October had some pretty good meals.  The Small Farm featured in many of those.  One of the  better ones combined a Potato  – Turnip Gratin with young Bok Choy, cooked nicely in my … Continue reading →

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