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Pizza Forays

Posted on September 24, 2010 by dgourmac

I like pizza, even when when someone else makes it.  Fortunately, so does Michael. Recently, he found an article on wbur.org about pizza meccas in greater Boston, and the two of us made a compact to visit many of these … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Pizza with Friends

Posted on September 14, 2010 by dgourmac

Pizza Plaza in action Sunday night we were able to have Lyn and Adam plus Laura and Michael for a pizza party.  I cranked up the oven with possibly the hottest fire yet, and by 7 PM we were into … Continue reading →

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Kol Nidre by Johnny Mathis

Posted on September 12, 2010 by dgourmac

A good friend just told me about an NPR program today regarding “Black Sabbath, The secret musical history of Black-Jewish relations.” There are two recordings you may enjoy: Kol Nidre by Johnny Mathis, and Eretz Zavat Chalav, by Nina Simone.

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Why We’re Still Smiling

Posted on September 11, 2010 by dgourmac

This was a good summer.  Warm weather, good food and wine, plenty of time on Nantucket….and most of all, friends and family with us often.  Here’s a peek at August, through the lens of Sarah’s camera…

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Prestidigitation

Posted on September 6, 2010 by dgourmac

This magical piece of paper is not falling into the trash can; it is hovering — motionless — above it, after I attempted to throw it away.  I suspect you don’t believe me, so I am providing further evidence of … Continue reading →

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Cordero con Frutas Secas (Lamb Stew with Raisins and Apricots)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by dgourmac

The most important part of my return home yesterday from the island was my discovery of a lovely 3-lb. hunk of New Zealand lamb shoulder at Whole Foods in Bellingham.  (I also found a pretty piece of pork belly, but … Continue reading →

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Travels…and my favorite spots around the world

Posted on August 20, 2010 by dgourmac

Here is a link to my travel map, and some of my favorite places.  The links to TripAdvisor come with the package, but it is actually a very good reference for hotels in new cities, such as this example when … Continue reading →

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Nairobi Trio

Posted on August 18, 2010 by dgourmac

Is there anyone over 60 who does not remember Ernie Kovacs’ Nairobi Trio?  Is there anyone over 60 who reads this blog? Anyway, here is that marvelous skit via YouTube.

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Pizza Bianca

Posted on August 9, 2010 by dgourmac

I’m experimenting with formats, so I’ve started a new Blog: Le Bistro Weiss. Today’s entry is Pizza Bianca.  Much better than the no-knead bread version.  Next step: Roman-style pizza bianca in the wood-fired oven.

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No-Knead Focaccia

Posted on August 7, 2010 by dgourmac

As a fan of Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread, I decided to try some Focaccia today from his book, My Bread.  Fortunately, I was able to benefit from the guidance of another blogger who tried it; she warned me of the … Continue reading →

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