Category Archives: Almost-Vegan

Polenta, Spinach, and Savory Sauce

Posted on April 9, 2014 by dgourmac

Barbara said she wanted Polenta last night, so I made a version that we really liked, featuring a savory sauce I just invented. The polenta part was relatively easy: 1 cup of medium stone-ground Italian cornmeal and three cups of … Continue reading →

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Pizza: Sprung from Winter

Posted on April 6, 2014 by dgourmac

One sure sign that Springtime has arrived in New England is the emergence of our pizza oven from the icy grip of Winter’s snowdrifts. Today was sunny weather and warmish for this time of year: mid to upper 50’s F. … Continue reading →

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Not-So-Vegan Supper, Dal for Lunch

Posted on March 28, 2014 by dgourmac

Last night Barbara was in the mood for fish, so I made supper featuring a small (3.5 oz.) salmon fillet.  To make things interesting, and to add a modicum of choice to the meal, I made a little menu, similar … Continue reading →

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Farewell, March

Posted on March 27, 2014 by dgourmac

A heavy teaching schedule and a very bad cold knocked me off the blogging airways for most of this month.  To tell you the truth, March has never been my favorite month — or even close to it.  So I … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Supper for Three

Posted on February 13, 2014 by dgourmac

Unlike my high school days, I am no longer a big football fan.  Nor do I watch TV.  But part of the American culture celebrates the Superbowl with enthusiasm, and for me it was an opportunity to invite our friend, … Continue reading →

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Celery, Rice, Lentil and Vegan Meatball Soup — and other discoveries

Posted on January 15, 2014 by dgourmac

The past six days have been very busy, so no organized time to blog about it.  However, tonight I am able to share with you a new soup and a few other tidbits. New Soup Once again I acknowledge my … Continue reading →

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Supplement: Video Interview with Ravioli Chefs

Posted on January 12, 2014 by dgourmac

In last Sunday’s blog, we featured homemade ravioli.  Here is a brief interview with the chefs:

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187 degrees out of phase

Posted on January 5, 2014 by dgourmac

Except for breakfast, lunch, and dinner today, Barbara and I ate all our meals together, as we usually do.  Why was that, you ask?  Well, when you and your life partner are 187 degrees out-of-phase with your biorhythms and food … Continue reading →

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Saturday morning cooking with the grandsons

Posted on January 5, 2014 by dgourmac

It was 1º F. when we woke up yesterday morning.  Sarah and Nathan were dropping the D boys off at our place at 9 AM, and I had the pleasure of keeping them busy for the next 4-5 hours, until … Continue reading →

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Monday Night Out for Tapas

Posted on November 21, 2013 by dgourmac

After a late-afternoon session on Monday, I had an outstanding meal of tapas dishes at Rendezvous Central Square in Cambridge.  Tapas is a regular feature on Monday nights at the restaurant, and this week’s menu was the best I have … Continue reading →

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