Category Archives: Greek food

An Italian Version of Briam

Posted on May 12, 2024 by dgourmac

Briam or Briami is a classic Greek baked vegetable dish. I first made it seven years ago and have done different versions at least a half a dozen times since then. When faced with a dilemma last week about what … 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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Lunch from Almost Nothing

Posted on June 27, 2023 by dgourmac

Today’s lunch required some ingenuity. Having had bread as the centerpiece for the past four meals, I decided against sandwiches in any form. The refrigerator was about half empty, so many of my favorites were not available. The leftovers roster … Continue reading →

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Soufiko, Again

Posted on March 4, 2023 by dgourmac

When I find that I have a handsome eggplant and attractive zucchini, I am moved to make Ikarian Springtime Soufiko, a marvelous (as well as quick and easy) vegan dish for dinner. Technically, it might be Spring here, but we … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts

Posted on March 3, 2023 by dgourmac

Today was a great day for cooking. I had one activity on my calendar — my weekly Body Movement training session — and the rest of the time was available for culinary adventures. It was my turn to make dinner. … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Dinner

Posted on January 17, 2023 by dgourmac

We were very much in the mood for vegetables one night, so I explored the refrigerator and came up with an attractive and healthful dinner. No recipes this time, just taking each vegetable and cooking it in a way that … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Krasi – Meze & Wine

Posted on December 4, 2021 by dgourmac

One of my favorite haunts for food and wine is Eataly Boston. It has excellent selections of some of my favorite Italian foods. It’s a large store, and it is often crowded, so as one who despises crowds (even BEFORE … Continue reading →

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