Category Archives: Almost-Vegan

Lots to Tell You About…

Posted on August 15, 2013 by dgourmac

More than two weeks without a posting, but not two weeks without some interesting food and wine.  I present these in no particular order, since chronology is irrelevant here. Schav Let’s begin with a short trip to Eastern Europe — … Continue reading →

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Marcella’s Rosemary and Sage Pasta Sauce

Posted on July 23, 2013 by dgourmac

For lunch today I finished up the lentil dish from last night.  Since I didn’t eat until 2 PM, I was pretty well sated until late this evening.  By the time I started to get hungry, I was ready for … Continue reading →

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Paella Lesson

Posted on July 17, 2013 by dgourmac

Based on the success of the vegetable paella the week before, Laura and Molly decided to come over Monday night for a paella lesson.  Recent injuries somewhat hampered their hands-on ability for the evening, but we had a great time … Continue reading →

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Cross-Cultural Pasta Night

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dgourmac

Tonight I was definitely in the mood for pasta.  It turned out to be slightly cross-cultural.  I used a Japanese eggplant, southern Italian vegetables and pasta, and Greek Mzithra cheese.  It’s essentially a riff on a Calabrian pasta dish with … Continue reading →

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Paella 2013!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dgourmac

To celebrate independence this weekend, I made a mostly vegetable paella and was joined by friends Laura and Michael for the meal.  I really enjoy paella, and I often make it in the summer when Barbara is away, because she … Continue reading →

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Portland feast for the long weekend

Posted on July 7, 2013 by dgourmac

Pat and Pete invited me up to Portland for a visit during the long weekend.  Nazli and Larry were visiting, and it was an opportunity to commune with food and wine-loving friends in a most urbane setting, so I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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A quick supper — mostly vegan

Posted on July 7, 2013 by dgourmac

Last weekend I had time for just a quick supper, Mediterranean-style.  I had stopped at the Pain D’Avignon shop in Hyannis on the way home and bought some bread.  The best of the choices was a stretch olive bread, which … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Weekend, and Another Terrific Marcella Discovery

Posted on June 30, 2013 by dgourmac

Thursday was our 48th wedding anniversary.  I was teaching that day, and my wife was on the island, so we deferred our annual special dinner to Friday, when I could join her for the weekend.  As they have for at … Continue reading →

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