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Mostly Vegan Foodie in NY, Fall 2012 Edition

Posted on October 6, 2012 by dgourmac

Anyone passionate about food and wine ought to spend some time in New York City.  The breadth and quality of choices are magnificent.  And that is why I took a three-day trip there this past week. Normally, I would do … Continue reading →

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Li Veli Verdeca Update

Posted on September 14, 2012 by dgourmac

A few days ago I posted a story about my polenta supper and Verdeca wine from Masseria Li Veli in Puglia.  Since my son and I had visited the winery this Spring, I sent the link to Giovanni, who is … Continue reading →

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Trout Fishing in Colorado

Posted on August 31, 2012 by dgourmac

When I was growing up in suburban New Jersey, I used to dream of trout fishing in Colorado.  Over the years my youngest brother listened to my fantasies, and 40 years ago he decided to try it out.  He loved … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Revisited: Zen, Then and Now

Posted on June 14, 2012 by dgourmac

When I was a kid (think late 1940’s, early 1950’s) growing up on East 14th Street in Manhattan, Brooklyn was just a subway stop or two away on the Canarsie Line.  It didn’t matter; Brooklyn was another country, another world … Continue reading →

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Rome — and especially Testaccio

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

After Puglia, we capped our trip with time in Rome.  Aaron had only one full day before he had to return home, so following a tour of two very good wine bars with the guidance of Katie Parla, we spent … Continue reading →

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Altamura’s D.O.P. Bread

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

One of the more interesting visits on our trip was to Panificio La Maggiore in Altamura, where they take the local special durum wheat semolina flour for bread making and turn it into one of the traditional shapes of bread. … Continue reading →

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Puglia — the whole trip…

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

We just returned from eight glorious days touring Puglia.  Using their deep knowledge of the region, its history, culture and geography – plus their passion and expertise about food and wine — Southern Visions Travel planned an exceptional custom-crafted itinerary … Continue reading →

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Dinner at My Apartment

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dgourmac

We interrupt our regular programming with this brief announcement: I can still cook!  It’s been more than 10 days since I was left to my own devices in the kitchen, and I was eager to try again.  Tonight provided a … Continue reading →

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Food and Wines of Puglia…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dgourmac

…are absolutely amazing.  I’m in Rome now, but Aaron and I just spent eight glorious days basking in the glories of Puglia.  Later, in additional posts, I’ll give you a more balanced view of that part of the trip.  But … Continue reading →

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First Two Days in Puglia

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dgourmac

We are here and doing marvelously well.  Internet is limited, so I am using this post to show some early photos of our first two days.  Stayed in Polignano a Mare the first night, and then visited Bari Vecchia, the … Continue reading →

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