Category Archives: Friends

Study — A Restaurant in Cambridge

Posted on October 6, 2015 by dgourmac

Last month I met a friend for lunch in Cambridge.  She told me “Ames Street Deli“.  There is such a place, and I later found out how good it is when I had an early morning breakfast there a few … Continue reading →

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Three Summer Days in NY’s West Village

Posted on October 2, 2015 by dgourmac

A couple of times a year, I make it into NYC for a few days of friends, food, wine, and shopping.  It also gives me a chance to experience life briefly as a local in one of the many neighborhoods … Continue reading →

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More March Meals — Spaghetti and Count Neck Clams

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dgourmac

Wednesday night Barbara was out, and I came home in the evening from class.  That afternoon, I had read the email from my fish supplier (Quarterdeck Seafoods in Maynard) that said they had “Count Neck Clams”.  I looked this variety … Continue reading →

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NYC December 2014: Food, Wine, Friends, and Sport Jackets

Posted on December 26, 2014 by dgourmac

Last week, as soon as classes were over and grading completed, I made one of my semi-annual New York visits.  I rented an apartment on Airbnb for three nights, connected with a few good friends, explored for food and wine, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Farmers Market Bounty

Posted on September 17, 2014 by dgourmac

The farmers market on Sunday is even better than the one on Saturday.  I bought vegetables that looked good to me, brought them home, then figured out what to make after that.  One meal was a simple pan-roasted corn risotto … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Feast with Friends

Posted on September 6, 2014 by dgourmac

A long weekend is always an invitation for us to cook.  This time Barbara was particularly inspired by the Oct/Nov 2014 issue of Fine Cooking, a magazine we had discontinued some time back but to which we recently re-subscribed.  So … Continue reading →

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Quick Visit to NYC

Posted on September 6, 2014 by dgourmac

At the end of the month I drove down to The City (NY) for a 24-hour visit for food, wine, and friends.  I had not seen Jan for nearly five months, and this would be my last chance until year end … Continue reading →

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Late July: Wine Cellar Reorganization, More Good Food and Wine

Posted on August 17, 2014 by dgourmac

One of the big events this summer was the reorganization of my wine cellar.  The prime mover on this was my friend David, who was aghast back in May when he looked at the over-crowding and lack of any semblance … Continue reading →

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Greek-Inspired Dinner with Friends

Posted on June 13, 2014 by dgourmac

As you may have seen from my recent posts, I enjoyed the food in Santorini immensely.  After being home for a few days, I wanted to cook again, and last weekend had our good friends over for dinner inspired by … Continue reading →

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