-
Recent Posts
Archives
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- September 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- February 2019
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- July 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- October 2015
- July 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- November 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
Categories
- Almost-Vegan (146)
- Artistic (18)
- Beer (5)
- Bread (18)
- Family (55)
- Flowers (23)
- Food (582)
- Friends (42)
- Greek food (30)
- Humor (10)
- Music (13)
- Nature (25)
- Photography (9)
- Travels (82)
- Uncategorized (88)
- Vegan (252)
- Vegetarian (185)
- Wine (476)
Meta
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Beluga Lentils? Black Mushrooms? Roasted Leeks?
Who would put together a dinner featuring these ingredients? You guessed it. Beluga Lentils with Black Mushrooms and Mirepoix — note: the green beans was a last-minute add. Roasted Leeks with Beet Horseradish Cream This lovely California Carignane/Grenache blend was … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Return to NYC for Two Days of Food Exploration
Having grown up in New York City, I’ve always been comfortable going back there for several days to enjoy the diversity and treasures of the Big Apple. One or two trips a year — just for food, wine, and friends … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Uncategorized, Vegetarian, Wine
Leave a comment
Gravlax for the New Year
In keeping with our pescatarian theme, we started the new year with an old favorite, Gravlax. This Swedish invention for curing fish is a marvelous invention: tasty, versatile, can be part of almost any meal, and it’s not that hard … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Food, Uncategorized, Wine
Leave a comment
Eating Out at Pammy’s, then Back Home for Pasta
As you may remember, Pammy’s in Cambridge has been my #1 Restaurant in Greater Boston for several years. This week I went out with friends to introduce them to this treasure, and it was excellent, as always. Here was the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Autumn Leaves
This has been a particularly beautiful Autumn season. The colors are spectacular and enduring. I just want to share some of it with you, my readers.
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Small Plates
Tapas. Merende. Meze. Merienda. Antipasto. Whether it be Spain or Portugal, Italy or Greece, France or Turkey — throughout the Mediterranean, these countries have the delightful tradition of small plates and in-between meals. More and more I’m finding that I … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Warm Cannellini Beans with Radicchio and Pecorino
This is an adaptation of a Ranch Gordo recipe, substituting “Marcella” cannellini beans for the cranberry beans in the original post. I love cannellini beans, and especially the “Marcella” dry beans from Ranch Gordo, named in honor of Marcella Hazan. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Back in the Groove with Sourdough Breads
Back in mid-July I shared my experience restoring the ability to make sourdough breads with good “oven spring” and appealing crumb structure. You can find the story in my post: Repeat Performances. I’m delighted to report that I just repeated … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Another Wonderful Risotto – Zucchini and Tomatoes
Rich, flavorful, and easy-to-make vegetarian risotti are not so common. Here is one, and it’s another of the superb recipes from Judith Barrett. I did not have Fontina cheese available, so I used mozzarella instead. The results were absolutely delicious. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Cooking at Home
Here are some of my favorite dishes from recent home cooking. Toasted Sourdough Bread with Hummus, Lebanese Za’atar and Quail Eggs Sautéed Peppers with Arugula and Black Olives Toasted Halloumi with Barley and Vegetables Tuna Salad with 2007 i Clivi … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment