Category Archives: Food

Tourlou

Posted on November 20, 2022 by dgourmac

As the summer drew to a close with the warm days we had in November, it seemed appropriate to have one more of the wonderful baked vegetable dishes we enjoy with nature’s bounty. This one is called “Tourlou”, and it … Continue reading →

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Porcini-Infused Pasta with Vegetables

Posted on November 20, 2022 by dgourmac

Recently, I have had success with my homemade pastas. Some of the more creative ventures involved adding flavors, using porcini powder or unsweetened cocoa to the flour mixture. Here is a short story of the second time I tried the … Continue reading →

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Rockport MA & Tuba Skinny

Posted on September 26, 2022 by dgourmac

Music has always been an important part of my life. This year we discovered and fell in love with a New Orleans-style band, Tuba Skinny. As soon as we learned that they would be performing at the Shalin Liu Center … Continue reading →

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I Think I Finally May Understand Bordeaux Wines…

Posted on August 25, 2022 by dgourmac

Today’s lunch was one of the most instructive experiments I’ve had about food and wine. I’ve never been a fan of Bordeaux wines. I started buying them in 1985 (because they were supposed to be the best), but I have … Continue reading →

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Lunch with an Old Friend Yesterday, Dinner Alone Today

Posted on August 24, 2022 by dgourmac

Carol has been a good friend for 37 years, but it has been awhile since we’d seen each other. That was remedied yesterday when she came over for lunch. The menu choices were selected around vegetables and good breads. She … Continue reading →

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Creamed Corn and Scallops Al Forno, and Ikarian Summertime Soufiko

Posted on August 24, 2022 by dgourmac

One of my favorite dishes ever was a bowl of soup from Al Forno restaurant in Providnce, RI. The recipe is startlingly simple: I tried making it the first time back in 2005, and it was perfectly delicious. This week … Continue reading →

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Sven Fish — Flounder and Peruvian Bay Scallops

Posted on August 20, 2022 by dgourmac

I have a new preferred fish supplier recently — Sven Fish. The convenience is unmatched, and the quality and selection are very good. Yesterday is a good example of why I like them. I ordered my fish online before midnight … Continue reading →

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81

Posted on August 16, 2022 by dgourmac

Today I celebrated my 81st birthday. August 15th was also Julia Child’s birthday. Naturally, food and wine played important roles in the festivities. It was also a good time to adopt the Italian saying shown above. Now I have a … Continue reading →

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Beets Vinegar Salt

Posted on August 5, 2022 by dgourmac

I have no idea what I would do without vinegar and salt. Fortunately, over the years, I have found access to some of the best salt and vinegar products in the world. A great example of the importance of these … Continue reading →

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Portuguese-Style Baked Hake

Posted on July 25, 2022 by dgourmac

I have mixed feelings about Portugal. Its record as a global colonial power, a major player in the slave trade, and a rapid follower of the Spanish Inquisition in the persecutions of Jews are all reasons to feel that they … Continue reading →

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