Author Archives: dgourmac

Nice Beach!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by dgourmac

As we prepare to leave the island tomorrow for a while, I think back to an evening a few weeks ago when we tried striped bass fishing from the beach by our house.  The catching wasn’t much, but the fishing was great. … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Night

Posted on July 14, 2010 by dgourmac

Well, this was an eclectic night.  After attending a piano concert with a fine young pianist and an ambitious program, featuring works by Piazzola, Mariano, Ginastera, Bolcom, Kirchner, and Schoenberg (really!), we came home and needed a bedtime snack. Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Sunset Dinner by the Sea

Posted on July 6, 2010 by dgourmac

At Camilla’s excellent suggestion we decided to move our dinner to the deck to enjoy our meal al fresco, as the setting sun provided an exciting backdrop and prelude to the night’s fireworks for July 4th. As we completed the … Continue reading →

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Lewis le Chef

Posted on July 4, 2010 by dgourmac

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a rabbi who makes house calls, and can also cook.  As you can see below, we are among the few who are so blessed.

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Lavender Farm

Posted on June 28, 2010 by dgourmac

Last Friday we decided to give ourselves an early anniversary present: a day on the Cape, with a visit to the Cape Cod Lavender Farm.  It was a lovely day, and the flowers were beautiful. Even the lilies were stunning. … Continue reading →

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Travel Photos

Posted on June 14, 2010 by dgourmac

I love to travel.  I like taking pictures.  Often now, I do them together.  Recently, I’ve found the simplest way to share the photos is to create websites for each trip.  However, one drawback is that I find it hard … Continue reading →

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When I had a beard…

Posted on June 13, 2010 by dgourmac

In the last half of the 1970’s, I sported a full beard.  It was almost as curly underneath as it was on top. Fortunately, in those days, people who looked like this could board an airline most of the time … Continue reading →

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NBEJB at J.P. O’Hanlon’s

Posted on June 12, 2010 by dgourmac

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band played last night at JP O’Hanlon’s in Ayer last night, as they do the second Thursday of every month.  Best of all, last night, I was there. Leader Tony Pringle was in fine form, … Continue reading →

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Better to light a single candle….

Posted on June 12, 2010 by dgourmac

The map above shows MA State highway Route 111 as it crosses Interstate 495 in Boxborough.  This little stretch of road has been the source of considerable frustration (perhaps even elevated blood pressure) for me over the past ten years. … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti con Fave, Lattuga e Pancetta

Posted on June 10, 2010 by dgourmac

So, it’s late May or early June, and you have found some lovely fresh fava beans.  Dilemma: what do you make?  If you owned a wine bar in Venice, you would probably puree them and serve on crostini, accompanied by … Continue reading →

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