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Wisdom from Sid Caesar

Posted on February 14, 2014 by dgourmac

The great comedian, Sid Caesar, died this week at 91.  He was a comic genius and a great entertainer, but he went through some very difficult personal challenges over many years.  Having survived those troubled times, he had this to … Continue reading →

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As Close as I Get to Sochi…

Posted on February 14, 2014 by dgourmac

Hipstamatic is a pretty cool app for my iPhone.  I’ve used it now for several years.  In the past week they released a new HipstaPak named Sochi, and I loved the deep, saturated tones, so I added it to my … Continue reading →

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Snowy Day Soup

Posted on January 2, 2014 by dgourmac

It’s a good thing I’ve lived in New England for more than 50 years; it has taught me how to survive on days like this.  By this, I mean: temperatures in the teens (Fahrenheit), wind at 10-20 mph, and steady … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Lunch

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dgourmac

2014 — time to celebrate the prettiest label and best white wine of the year. Ah, yes, you are absolutely right; the year is only 14 hours old.  Nonetheless, this lovely wine from the Pignoletto grape in Emilia-Romagna was a … Continue reading →

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All-Purpose Vegan Formula Applied to Lunch

Posted on November 22, 2013 by dgourmac

I think I can say without any fear of contradiction that there is no one else on the planet who had the specific combination of ingredients that made up my lunch today. First I chopped up and sautéed an onion in … Continue reading →

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Lots of Vegetables Tonight

Posted on October 8, 2013 by dgourmac

The genesis of supper tonight was my dinner a few weeks ago with my friend, Steve, at Linneage in Brookline, MA.  We had a very enjoyable meal together, and what I remembered best (besides his company) were the roasted sunchokes … Continue reading →

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Polenta with Wild Mushrooms

Posted on October 5, 2013 by dgourmac

So what happened to the wild mushrooms I saw in San Francisco?  Well, I brought them home, and tonight I cooked them with baked polenta.  The result was awesome. At the Ferry Plaza I bought a small quantity of chanterelles, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Lunch

Posted on September 16, 2013 by dgourmac

I often think that lunches are my favorite meals.  I have time to create and experiment; I’ve just been to the farmers markets; I can have wine with lunch and nap afterward; and I can do the dishes hours later. … Continue reading →

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Artisan Bread — new Featured Gallery

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dgourmac

I just posted a new feature gallery here.

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Black Lentil Vegan Supper

Posted on July 22, 2013 by dgourmac

Last night after returning home for the weekend, I made a very vegan meal that was quite satisfying.  Before I left, I cooked some organic black lentils, so the foundation was readily available.  Here is the full list of ingredients. … Continue reading →

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