Author Archives: dgourmac

MLK-Inspired Vegan Lunch

Posted on January 18, 2012 by dgourmac

Great vacation, but it’s also nice to be back home again in my own kitchen.  For no particular reason other than it was Martin Luther King Day on Monday, I made (and want to share with you) a delicious and … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Sojourn

Posted on January 18, 2012 by dgourmac

We celebrated the advent of the New Year with a relaxing week in an area of California we had never been: Santa Barbara and environs.  Weather, scenery, accommodations, food, people and wines were all delightful. Beach.  Our explorations included walking … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Party

Posted on January 2, 2012 by dgourmac

Holiday Time!  Translation: family, friends, food, wine, party! It’s always fun to celebrate New Year’s Eve with some close friends, good food and fine wine.  December 31, 2011, was no exception to that rule.  With seven friends, and two days … Continue reading →

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Provence Vegetable Dinner

Posted on December 27, 2011 by dgourmac

You know how much I love to travel.  Well, sometimes — with the right ingredients available — I can travel, and never leave our kitchen.  Last night’s dinner and related bread-making for today provide good examples for vegan dining in … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato — Beet Stacks

Posted on November 27, 2011 by dgourmac

I almost forgot one other delightful vegan dish we discovered this Fall: Sweet Potato – Beet Stacks.  The original recipe (non-vegan) was here on the web.  I substituted Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Cashew Ricotta for the goat cheese, and we were … Continue reading →

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New and Exciting Dishes

Posted on November 27, 2011 by dgourmac

I have so much to tell you!  I’ve been away from blogging for six weeks, but not from cooking.  In fact, in addition to the teaching work, this has been a very productive period in our kitchen.  Among the most … Continue reading →

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Food for the Day

Posted on October 13, 2011 by dgourmac

The assortment of wonderful ingredients for eating a healthy, whole foods, plant-based diet is truly astonishing these days.  Tonight’s post is a reflection on my meals today, their contents, and some references you might enjoy if you want to duplicate … Continue reading →

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New Black Eagle Jazz Band 40th Anniversary Concert

Posted on September 18, 2011 by dgourmac

This afternoon we went to the Collings Foundation site in Stow to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Black Eagles Jazz Band, with a concert at the foundation’s aviation and antique car museum.  The full set of photos is in … Continue reading →

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Saturday Lunch

Posted on September 17, 2011 by dgourmac

Few things are more enjoyable for me than a weekend lunch, especially one in which I can draw from recent leftovers, fresh ingredients of the highest quality, and some of my favorite flavorings, plus my recent craftsmanship — sort of … Continue reading →

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Old North Bridge – the tour by grandsons

Posted on August 31, 2011 by dgourmac

Not everything I do is about food.  Yesterday I was given the Grand Tour of a beautiful place — Old North Bridge in Concord, MA.  The tour guides are exceptionally well-qualified; my two grandsons go there almost every week with … Continue reading →

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