Category Archives: Vegan

Simple Supper

Posted on December 27, 2014 by dgourmac

Sometimes the simplest suppers are the best.  Yesterday we went across the border into NH, only a 30 minute drive — to visit a couple who run a local pasta-making business: Valicenti Organico Hand Made Pasta.  Dave gave us a … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Levains and Beet Salad with Micro-Greens

Posted on December 26, 2014 by dgourmac

Another advantage of vacation time is that I can bake bread again.  While the hands-on time preparing the dough is fairly small, I do need at least a solid day and a half without commitments to attend the various stages … Continue reading →

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Gnocchetti

Posted on December 26, 2014 by dgourmac

One of my unique food finds in NY was a package of Gnocchetti Sardi, a pasta from Sardinia.  I found it at BuonItalia and purchased the one which included the spinach and tomato pasta doughs. I made up my own … Continue reading →

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NYC December 2014: Food, Wine, Friends, and Sport Jackets

Posted on December 26, 2014 by dgourmac

Last week, as soon as classes were over and grading completed, I made one of my semi-annual New York visits.  I rented an apartment on Airbnb for three nights, connected with a few good friends, explored for food and wine, … Continue reading →

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Methi Dal

Posted on December 25, 2014 by dgourmac

From Spain we move to India.  We have an Indian market in a nearby town, and they recently have upgraded the store —  cleaner design, better produce, nice selection.  One afternoon I stopped in to browse and was pleased to … Continue reading →

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I am back again, this time with sour beer…

Posted on November 16, 2014 by dgourmac

Sorry to be offline for so long.  Been busy with teaching, then a 12-day trip to Spain & Portugal, which I will write about later.  Today’s post is about Sunday lunch, and a new libation which Aaron introduced to me: … Continue reading →

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Classic Mediterranean Supper….with New England Ingredients

Posted on October 1, 2014 by dgourmac

I came home from teaching today, weary from 2 1/4 hours of driving (construction and road repairs, plus several accidents), a long class, high pollen counts, and dreary weather.  Barbara had a Quilt Guild meeting tonight, so I was on … Continue reading →

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Quick Trip to the Island and New Creations at Home

Posted on September 25, 2014 by dgourmac

It has been a good week.  Last Friday I made an overnight trip to the island, to check in some guests at our summer home.  It was a great excuse to visit my friend, Steve.  That night he and I … Continue reading →

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Calabria, via Vino, Olio e Pepperoncino

Posted on September 17, 2014 by dgourmac

Some weekday pasta dishes are like old Italian houses.  The main ingredients only need a few repairs, more stucco, and a fresh coat of paint to be charming.  Such was supper tonight.  I was a t school most of the day, and … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market Bounty

Posted on September 17, 2014 by dgourmac

The farmers market on Sunday is even better than the one on Saturday.  I bought vegetables that looked good to me, brought them home, then figured out what to make after that.  One meal was a simple pan-roasted corn risotto … Continue reading →

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