Author Archives: dgourmac

Working Lunch

Posted on March 12, 2011 by dgourmac

Tim’s first draft of his Master’s thesis had been on my desk for some time now, so today is the day I tackle reading and editing. On the other hand, it is Saturday, and I have the kitchen all to … Continue reading →

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Barbara Weiss Quilts

Posted on March 10, 2011 by dgourmac

Barbara’s quilting is more amazing every day.  More people are inquiring about her work, so I thought I would publish a list of websites that feature some of her masterpieces. Here is the list: Web Pages featuring Barbara Weiss Quilts … Continue reading →

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Colour and Camouflage

Posted on March 8, 2011 by dgourmac

Today’s photos provide a contrast between the brilliant colors of Barbara’s quilt material and the natural camouflage possessed by the deer in our woods.

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The Legacy of Ken Olsen

Posted on February 25, 2011 by dgourmac

Please watch this.

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Pizza Foray #2

Posted on February 18, 2011 by dgourmac

For those of you following this Blog closely, you will recall that Michael and I began last Fall exploring greater Boston in search of the finest pizza places.  Well, yesterday was our second trip, and it was a very good … Continue reading →

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Barbara’s Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

Posted on February 1, 2011 by dgourmac

Saturday night was a delightful reunion and dinner with our 2008 CBE Israel trip companions.  It was all the more special because of Peter Abelow’s presence, as he was the scholar-in-residence this past weekend. Our group in Jerusalem, above. I … Continue reading →

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…dinner at the end of the holidays

Posted on January 2, 2011 by dgourmac

It’s a Sunday night, the holidays are almost over, and it’s time for some invention at Le Bistro Weiss. Through a remarkable effort in favor of co-existence in the same kitchen at the same time, Barbara and I produced a … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Dinner

Posted on January 1, 2011 by dgourmac

There is no better way to ring out the old year and usher in the new one than with good friends, good food and good wine.  And so it was, on December 31, 2010, with our New Year’s dinner with … Continue reading →

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Minestrone for a cold Autumn day

Posted on November 21, 2010 by dgourmac

Yesterday we had a pizza party for seven people.  It was fine, but as usual, we had leftover fixins of assorted sliced, chopped toppings in the refrigerator.  Recognizing that, and thrilled to be the recipient of several stalks of Lynn’s … Continue reading →

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Wild Turkeys…..the birds, not the bourbon

Posted on November 21, 2010 by dgourmac

One morning recently I looked out of the dining room window and suddenly noticed a gray form moving across the driveway.  Curious, I watched a little longer and saw two, three, four, five of these figures walking slowly in single … Continue reading →

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