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Sicilian Flours and Homemade Pasta
I recently received a shipment from my specialty supplier, Gustiamo, in NY, and it contained two different fine flours from Sicily. One was Maiorca, a soft wheat that I had used once or twice in my sourdough breads. The other … Continue reading
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October Snow and Halibut Supper
It’s rare for us to get snow in October, but last Friday (the 30th) we had almost 5″ of heavy wet snow. It was a nasty enough day that I postponed my food shopping trip to the city until Saturday. … Continue reading
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Just a few more details…
…are necessary for a complete picture of my October food and wine. For many years, I have favored Burgundies for my higher-end, longer-term wine purchases. Fortunately, we’ve now reached an age (both mine and the Burgundies) when it’s time to … Continue reading
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October Food and Wine — More Mini Posts
One night last week I was in the mood for vegetables with a French accent. Mireille’s eggplant with Tomato Sauce, Grilled Zucchini with Balsamic and sautéed shallots, and some brown rice made an unassuming and delicious dinner. The wine was … Continue reading
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October Food and Wine — Mini Posts
I enjoy blogging, and I’ve plenty of food and wine to share with you. However, my inertia gets in the way: too much setup time. Select episodes. Choose the photos, and edit them. Find room on my desktop to add … Continue reading
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Breads and Bruschette
One of the joys of semi-retirement is the freedom to enjoy the natural rhythms in the world, especially those related to food. Today’s small lunch provides an object lesson. At first appearances it is a simple meal: several slices of … Continue reading
Inspiration and Necessities: The Development of a New Recipe
Last night it was my turn to cook. We had not made pasta for a week, so it was a no-brainer for me. I would make pasta. But which one? When choosing what to cook, I get my inspiration from … Continue reading
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The Next-to-Last Meal from the Spanish Octopus — Greek-Style
Lunch on Friday was a simpler affair with my friend, the octopus. I decided to minimize the cooking, so I did what one might do for lunch in Greece, with these tentacles on hand. I gathered up typical side dishes … Continue reading
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Ode to the Octopus
An octopus is a remarkable creature. It appears to be one of the most intelligent beings on the planet. It also happens to be a delicious and very healthy food, which is what initially interested me the most. I have … Continue reading
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