Author Archives: dgourmac

Monday Night Out for Tapas

Posted on November 21, 2013 by dgourmac

After a late-afternoon session on Monday, I had an outstanding meal of tapas dishes at Rendezvous Central Square in Cambridge.  Tapas is a regular feature on Monday nights at the restaurant, and this week’s menu was the best I have … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Fish…

Posted on November 17, 2013 by dgourmac

…is OK in small quantities and not very often.  At least that’s my working hypothesis two and a half years into our mostly-vegan way of eating.  Tonight’s dinner featured 3 or 4 oz. pieces of striped bass for each of … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms Rock!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by dgourmac

As a red-wine loving vegan, mushrooms have a special place in my heart because they go so well with so many of the wines I love.  Now that we are deeply into the Fall season and mushrooms are prolific, I … Continue reading →

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Recipe for almost anything: Olive oil, chopped garlic, hot peppers, salt and pepper….

Posted on November 14, 2013 by dgourmac

I just had lunch.  Great lunch, even though it was a reprise of previous meals and wines.  It started when Barbara found a rotting potato in the drawer, so she threw out all the potatoes there.  Among them were a … Continue reading →

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Tofu & Vegetables Par Excellence

Posted on November 14, 2013 by dgourmac

Last night Barbara made one of her most satisfying dinners, a richly-flavored tofu and vegetables which I think you would enjoy.  I was thrilled to be able to pair with the dish a wine I had just received that afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Food Humor from the Internet

Posted on November 14, 2013 by dgourmac

Here are a couple of recent favorites.  Enjoy!  

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Verde Valley, Part 2 — Page Springs, Jerome and Sedona

Posted on November 10, 2013 by dgourmac

One of the prettiest spots we visited in Arizona was Page Springs Winery, not far from Cottonwood and only 15 minutes or so from Sedona.  We got there early on a Friday, before the heaviest traffic arrived at the tasting … Continue reading →

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Verde Valley, Arizona — Family, food and wine visit

Posted on November 10, 2013 by dgourmac

Last week we went to Cottonwood, the center of the Verde Valley in central Arizona.  Our son is studying viticulture and winemaking in a program at Yavapai College there, and he is applying those studies in the local wineries and … Continue reading →

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1 Tomato + 2 Slices of Bread = Panino

Posted on November 10, 2013 by dgourmac

Simple and spectacular is “in” for lunch today.  Start with a 1996 cookbook by Viana La Place, Unplugged Kitchen.  Read through it a few days before, and make notes of things you want to try.  Select Tomato and Oregano Panino … Continue reading →

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Assorted Goodies of the Week

Posted on October 27, 2013 by dgourmac

This has been a good week for food and wine.  No spectacular events, just little treasures. I continue to try the various wines in my mixed case from Social Wines, and each one has been delightful. Tuesday lunch featured farmers … Continue reading →

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