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More Santorini Food and Wine (Part 2)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by dgourmac

If this is your first visit to my blog, you may wish to look at the previous post, since this one is a continuation of my food and wine explorations of Santorini.   Grilled One of the simpler meals I had … Continue reading →

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Santorini Food and Wine

Posted on June 12, 2014 by dgourmac

My first meal on Santorini was at Taverna Katina on the day I arrived.  Nicoletta had recommended the Melanzane Salata (Eggplant Salad), so I chose that and an Arugula Salad with some bread for a light lunch.  I also ordered … Continue reading →

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Santorini Sunshine

Posted on June 11, 2014 by dgourmac

Why Santorini? Ever since I saw the first photos of the white cliff homes posed dramatically in brilliant sunshine against the rich blues of the roof paint and the Aegean Sea, I was always attracted to this island.  Then I … Continue reading →

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Preview of Santorini Posts

Posted on June 2, 2014 by dgourmac

I am sitting in a cafe in a small harbor on Santorini island, having had four glorious days here already.  Before I return home and do my full blog update, I wanted to give you a little preview today.  Details … Continue reading →

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Italian and Red for Dinner

Posted on May 24, 2014 by dgourmac

Tonight’s supper consisted of two simple Italian dishes, featuring the color red, including the accompanying wine. The first course was designed to use up the remaining Viola organic Italian chickpeas I had prepared for another meal several days earlier — … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Potato Vegetable Strata

Posted on May 10, 2014 by dgourmac

Interestingly, Barbara and I were both thinking about a layered potato vegetable dish for dinner.  Fortunately, while I was thinking, she was creating and cooking.  It came out wonderful.  Two eggs and a bit of cheese, and we were vegetarian … Continue reading →

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Farro and Spinach Soup

Posted on April 30, 2014 by dgourmac

Judging from the length of time I have been saving a small amount of farro (3-4 years), I have been meaning to make this soup for a long time.  This morning I opened the storage jar and took a sniff … Continue reading →

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A Short Foodie Trip to NYC

Posted on April 20, 2014 by dgourmac

Since classes are almost over, I decided to take a short trip to NY to do some food-related exploring.  I drove down Thursday afternoon, checked into the hotel, and took advantage of my good fortune a few days earlier, when … Continue reading →

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Polenta, Spinach, and Savory Sauce

Posted on April 9, 2014 by dgourmac

Barbara said she wanted Polenta last night, so I made a version that we really liked, featuring a savory sauce I just invented. The polenta part was relatively easy: 1 cup of medium stone-ground Italian cornmeal and three cups of … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Campania

Posted on April 7, 2014 by dgourmac

Originally posted on Dgourmac's Blog:
Positano harbor My seventh (and most recent) trip to Italy was my sojourn in Naples and the Amalfi Coast in late April/early May.  Spectacular scenery, comfortable weather, delicious food and wines, colorful flowers, and…

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