Category Archives: Food

Monkfish with Caper Butter

Posted on February 22, 2024 by dgourmac

Sometimes the most spectacular meals arrive without any fanfare at all. Such was the case tonight. My wife had prepared a rice and black beans casserole last night for dinner. It was very good. It was with just those two … Continue reading →

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Penne Pasta with Leeks and Speck

Posted on February 17, 2024 by dgourmac

I’ve often written about how Ingredients shape the decision about what to make for dinner. Such was the case with this dinner on Thursday night. I had been shopping at Idylwilde last week and bought just a few slices of … Continue reading →

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Photogenic Phood

Posted on February 16, 2024 by dgourmac

This post does not really have a theme. I searched through memorable food events in late January to mid-February, and I decided on this corny title, since the photos seem attractive enough that I will want to remember them. I … Continue reading →

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Fregula with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Posted on January 28, 2024 by dgourmac

Here’s a new one for your repertoire: Fregula (or Fregola) with Shrimp and Tomatoes. It is colorful, delicious, and made with an unusual pasta. I’ve cooked this pasta a few times previously but knew very little about it, except that it was … Continue reading →

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My Friuli Frittata and Other Goodies

Posted on January 16, 2024 by dgourmac

My first visit to Friuli in northeastern Italy was in 2015. It was guided by food and wine attractions, of course. Two of my wine importer friends — Jan and Gemma — connected me with Edi and Kristian Keber and with Ferdinando … Continue reading →

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2024 Week One

Posted on January 7, 2024 by dgourmac

Traditional Japanese Lunch. The first week of the new year has been one triumph over another in the culinary department. It began with an authentic Japanese lunch on New Year’s Day, prepared entirely by the wife of a colleague. It was amazing! Sourdough … Continue reading →

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Year-End Photo Log

Posted on January 3, 2024 by dgourmac

The last two weeks of the year did not produce any major stories to add to this blog. There were a few photos of highlights that I captured and wanted to share with you, so they are collected below. Happy New … Continue reading →

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Bistro Cooking, Once Again

Posted on December 18, 2023 by dgourmac

My first serious cooking (30 years ago or more) was French cuisine. Julia Child, of course, was a major influence, but my favorite style was captured by Patricia Wells and her cookbook, Bistro Cooking. I was looking for something different from our … Continue reading →

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Simplicity

Posted on December 17, 2023 by dgourmac

Some of my favorite meals are elegant in their simplicity. It’s not that I plan it that way, but sometimes it just seems to work out. Here are some examples from last week. Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Roasted Mushrooms As always, … Continue reading →

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Late November Meals (and a little Greek Mythology)

Posted on December 10, 2023 by dgourmac

For some unknown reason meals we make after Thanksgiving tend to be very rich in flavor. color and intensity. Here are three examples this year, along with some of the side dishes. Purée of Gaeta Olives and Whipped Almond Milk … Continue reading →

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