Category Archives: Almost-Vegan

Lower-Temperature Pizzas and Almost Vegan Lasagne

Posted on October 6, 2015 by dgourmac

After our experience with the Orange and Olive Pizza at Osteria Pane e Salute, we were eager to try making pizza in our pizza oven with the lower temperatures suggested by Caleb.  I did not go quite as low as … Continue reading →

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Study — A Restaurant in Cambridge

Posted on October 6, 2015 by dgourmac

Last month I met a friend for lunch in Cambridge.  She told me “Ames Street Deli“.  There is such a place, and I later found out how good it is when I had an early morning breakfast there a few … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Gnocchi, Venetian Style

Posted on October 3, 2015 by dgourmac

With all these posts about great restaurant dining, I think it is time I pointed out that I still love to cook, too.  Last weekend we had our grandsons staying over for two days, and Saturday we went to the … Continue reading →

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Three Summer Days in NY’s West Village

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgourmac

A couple of times a year, I make it into NYC for a few days of friends, food, wine, and shopping.  It also gives me a chance to experience life briefly as a local in one of the many neighborhoods … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Farmers Markets and Short Trips

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgourmac

The bounty from our local farmers markets improves every year.  This past summer I learned about making dill pickles — super easy and delicious.  Our CSA had an abundance of good pickling cucumbers, and I went to The Pickled Pantry … Continue reading →

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A La Plancha

Posted on July 27, 2015 by dgourmac

If you ever have the desire to make a vegetarian/vegan pasta dish with meaty flavor and texture, worthy of a good red wine, you might try the pasta dish I made for dinner tonight:  Gigli with King Trumpet and Oyster … Continue reading →

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Additional Springtime Discoveries

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

Here are some additional meals this Spring.  New combinations abound and provided great pleasure. Spaghetti with Colatura, Cherry Tomatoes and Haricots Verts Catalan Eggplant and Peppers; Roasted Potatoes with Onions and Flowering Chives;  Spinach and Baby Shiitakes New Vegetable Cookbook … Continue reading →

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Various June Culinary Delights

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

June was a cornucopia of food pleasures.  The farmers markets were in full-swing, so fresh vegetables were plentiful and attractive.  Here is a sampling of the goodies.

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Online Again: the past four months…..backward

Posted on July 25, 2015 by dgourmac

My apologies for the extended absence.  I have no good excuse, just a combination of busy, lazy, traveling, and lethargy.  I still love cooking, eating, drinking wine, and traveling, so these next several posts will catch up with some highlights, … Continue reading →

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More March Meals — Spaghetti and Count Neck Clams

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dgourmac

Wednesday night Barbara was out, and I came home in the evening from class.  That afternoon, I had read the email from my fish supplier (Quarterdeck Seafoods in Maynard) that said they had “Count Neck Clams”.  I looked this variety … Continue reading →

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