Author Archives: dgourmac

Three Summer Days in NY’s West Village

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgourmac

A couple of times a year, I make it into NYC for a few days of friends, food, wine, and shopping.  It also gives me a chance to experience life briefly as a local in one of the many neighborhoods … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Farmers Markets and Short Trips

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgourmac

The bounty from our local farmers markets improves every year.  This past summer I learned about making dill pickles — super easy and delicious.  Our CSA had an abundance of good pickling cucumbers, and I went to The Pickled Pantry … Continue reading →

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A La Plancha

Posted on July 27, 2015 by dgourmac

If you ever have the desire to make a vegetarian/vegan pasta dish with meaty flavor and texture, worthy of a good red wine, you might try the pasta dish I made for dinner tonight:  Gigli with King Trumpet and Oyster … Continue reading →

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Additional Springtime Discoveries

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

Here are some additional meals this Spring.  New combinations abound and provided great pleasure. Spaghetti with Colatura, Cherry Tomatoes and Haricots Verts Catalan Eggplant and Peppers; Roasted Potatoes with Onions and Flowering Chives;  Spinach and Baby Shiitakes New Vegetable Cookbook … Continue reading →

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Various June Culinary Delights

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

June was a cornucopia of food pleasures.  The farmers markets were in full-swing, so fresh vegetables were plentiful and attractive.  Here is a sampling of the goodies.

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Museum of Science, and Yu Choi Stir Fry

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

Now there‘s a catchy title.  Last week my daughter had a beauty salon appointment in the city, which provided a great opportunity for me to take my grandsons to the Museum of Science.  We could spend three productive hours there, … Continue reading →

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Online Again: the past four months…..backward

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

My apologies for the extended absence.  I have no good excuse, just a combination of busy, lazy, traveling, and lethargy.  I still love cooking, eating, drinking wine, and traveling, so these next several posts will catch up with some highlights, … Continue reading →

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Simple March Lunch — Shishito Peppers with Miso Sauce and Sour Beer

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dgourmac

I bought some Shishito Peppers last Wednesday and fried a few for an appetizer two days ago.  They were so hot, I could not eat them.  Since that’s normally not the case with these, I tried again today, but with … Continue reading →

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More March Meals — Spaghetti and Count Neck Clams

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dgourmac

Wednesday night Barbara was out, and I came home in the evening from class.  That afternoon, I had read the email from my fish supplier (Quarterdeck Seafoods in Maynard) that said they had “Count Neck Clams”.  I looked this variety … Continue reading →

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More March Meals — Roasting Again!

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dgourmac

The good news this month is that — after suffering a broken hinge that disabled the oven for more than a week, the range finally got fixed.  Which means that the culinary response to all this cold, crappy March weather … Continue reading →

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