Category Archives: Food

Soave & Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard

Posted on March 5, 2022 by dgourmac

I dedicate this post to Victor Hazan, my inspiration for the beauties of Italian wine, and the mentor who enabled so much of Marcella Hazan’s marvelous contributions to our understanding of great Italian cucina. My visit to the fish store … Continue reading →

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Obscure Vegetables Lunch

Posted on March 5, 2022 by dgourmac

I think I enjoy obscure vegetables almost as much as I like obscure wine grapes. They are uncommon, intriguing, underutilized, and surprisingly good. Today’s lunch is a testament to these gems. As usual, the motivation was provided by ingredients. In … Continue reading →

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Ten Meals for the Last Two Weeks in February

Posted on March 4, 2022 by dgourmac

February is the shortest month, but it provided plenty of opportunity for my favorite foods. Rather than creating separate posts for each item, I offer this shortened version of the highlights during the last two weeks. Sourdough Bread – Field … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Supper: French, Italian, and Armenian

Posted on February 14, 2022 by dgourmac

I made a dinner last week that began innocently enough; I had an eggplant I needed to use, and I was curious to find a new way to cook it. When I turned to my cookbook shelves, my eyes focused … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Orzo

Posted on February 14, 2022 by dgourmac

It will come as no surprise to my readers that I love pasta. This post is about the only version of pasta in which I prefer whole wheat to white flour. That is true whether I am making my own … Continue reading →

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Grilled Halibut, and an Undiscovered Gem from Marcella

Posted on February 3, 2022 by dgourmac

We have a new fish supplier who delivers excellent fresh fish to customers, using a local apple orchard store as a drop off location on Thursdays. Best of all, it’s a mile and a quarter from our house. Today was … Continue reading →

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Two Lunches

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

This weekend was dominated by the major snowstorm that blasted the Northeast. Fortunately, we were able to survive with little inconvenience, in spite of at least a foot of powdery new snow deposited all over our property. Even more important, … Continue reading →

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Cianfotta

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

Back to Italy again, this time to Campania. The dish is Cianfotta, a vegetable stew, originating in Naples and vicinity. While it would normally be made in late summer with fresh vegetables from the region, we have the luxury these … Continue reading →

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Favorites — Two Old and One New

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

This was a relatively traditional dinner: fish, noodles, and asparagus. The first two items were old favorite recipes, and the last one is brand new. I had purchased one small black sea bass fillet last Sunday at Eataly Boston. After … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Rice Soup

Posted on January 22, 2022 by dgourmac

This simple soup is a classic in Italian cuisine. I believe its origins are in Piemonte, but I suspect it can be found fairly broadly in Northern Italian cooking. I’ve made different versions before, but this one from Marcella Hazan … Continue reading →

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