Category Archives: Flowers

Weekend Meals, Back Home (Part 2)

Posted on March 28, 2018 by dgourmac

The rest of the weekend was equally interesting from a food and wine standpoint, too.  Sunday’s first photo-op, however, was a flower, not food.  Barbara had nursed her two large Amaryllis bulbs all Winter (in fact, in my wine cellar).  … Continue reading →

Posted in Almost-Vegan, Flowers, Food, Friends, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine | Leave a comment

Midnight Snack: Bruschetta with Friends

Posted on February 13, 2018 by dgourmac

Sometimes I need a midnight snack.   Peanut butter or Cheez-Its don’t do the trick.  Tonight was one of the more elaborate versions — satisfying my hunger, desire for favorite foods, and restoring delightful flavors to my mouth before bedtime.  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Food, Vegan, Wine | Leave a comment

Seasonal Flowers

Posted on December 7, 2017 by dgourmac

We have been keeping a couple of dozen flowering cacti plants for a number of years now.  They spend October to May in the small greenhouse at the end of our living room.  In the Spring and Summer, we move … Continue reading →

Posted in Artistic, Flowers | 2 Comments

Other January Highlights

Posted on January 24, 2017 by dgourmac

The previous post began my attempt to play catch up with this month’s food and wine.  Here are a few more highlights, mostly visual. Greek Islands — Briami Me Maratho One of the stars is an easy baked vegetable dish … Continue reading →

Posted in Almost-Vegan, Flowers, Food, Greek food, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine | 1 Comment

Progressive Dinner Event

Posted on March 6, 2016 by dgourmac

Last night we participated with more than 40 other couples and fellow congregants in a Progressive Dinner event.  The invitation described  it: Our Committee invites you to celebrate Israel: The Spice and the Spirit! with dinner at your hosts’ house … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Food, Friends, Vegan, Wine | Leave a comment

Quick Trip to the Island and New Creations at Home

Posted on September 25, 2014 by dgourmac

It has been a good week.  Last Friday I made an overnight trip to the island, to check in some guests at our summer home.  It was a great excuse to visit my friend, Steve.  That night he and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Food, Friends, Vegan, Wine | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday

Posted on December 3, 2013 by dgourmac

Why not?  It gives our daughter and family an uncontested opportunity to be with in-laws and turkey on Thursday, and with us and a vegan dinner on Friday.  Small family gathering, but one of Barbara’s best dinners ever, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Flowers, Food, Vegan, Wine | 2 Comments

November Flowers

Posted on November 8, 2012 by dgourmac

Each year we take out all of the potted cactus plants from our greenhouse next to our living room, and place them outside on the deck for the Summer sun and warmth.  Then in the Fall, the plants get washed … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers | Tagged | 2 Comments

Rome — and especially Testaccio

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

After Puglia, we capped our trip with time in Rome.  Aaron had only one full day before he had to return home, so following a tour of two very good wine bars with the guidance of Katie Parla, we spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Artistic, Flowers, Food, Travels, Vegan, Wine | Leave a comment

Puglia — the whole trip…

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

We just returned from eight glorious days touring Puglia.  Using their deep knowledge of the region, its history, culture and geography – plus their passion and expertise about food and wine — Southern Visions Travel planned an exceptional custom-crafted itinerary … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Food, Travels, Vegan, Wine | Leave a comment