Category Archives: Vegan

Sweet Potato — Beet Stacks

Posted on November 27, 2011 by dgourmac

I almost forgot one other delightful vegan dish we discovered this Fall: Sweet Potato – Beet Stacks.  The original recipe (non-vegan) was here on the web.  I substituted Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s Cashew Ricotta for the goat cheese, and we were … Continue reading →

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New and Exciting Dishes

Posted on November 27, 2011 by dgourmac

I have so much to tell you!  I’ve been away from blogging for six weeks, but not from cooking.  In fact, in addition to the teaching work, this has been a very productive period in our kitchen.  Among the most … Continue reading →

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Food for the Day

Posted on October 13, 2011 by dgourmac

The assortment of wonderful ingredients for eating a healthy, whole foods, plant-based diet is truly astonishing these days.  Tonight’s post is a reflection on my meals today, their contents, and some references you might enjoy if you want to duplicate … Continue reading →

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Saturday Lunch

Posted on September 17, 2011 by dgourmac

Few things are more enjoyable for me than a weekend lunch, especially one in which I can draw from recent leftovers, fresh ingredients of the highest quality, and some of my favorite flavorings, plus my recent craftsmanship — sort of … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pre-Irene Dinner

Posted on August 29, 2011 by dgourmac

So, how does a vegan spend the day before a large tropical storm arrives? In my case, he gets up early, goes to the farmer’s market in town, then to the greengrocer for remaining items, and lays it all out … Continue reading →

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Vegan Delights: Grilled Polenta and Bunapi Mushrooms

Posted on August 23, 2011 by dgourmac

While we are on the subject of open-faced sandwiches, here is a variation you get when you cross Northern Italian cuisine (grilled polenta) with Japanese mycology (Bunapi Shimeji) and Spanish wine (Gine Priorat rose).  The flavors are rich and delicious. … Continue reading →

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Vegan Delights: Open-Faced Sandwiches

Posted on August 22, 2011 by dgourmac

On our first trip to Europe (1968), we discovered the joys of open-faced sandwiches in Copenhagen: colorful, flavorful combinations of food and well-textured bread combined to create delicious and easy-to-eat simple meals.  They were ideal lunches, and were beautifully adapted … Continue reading →

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Tartine Olive Bread

Posted on August 22, 2011 by dgourmac

Back for a few days on the island, my starter culture had adapted to the local flora, so it was time to make another batch of Tartine bread, this time with olives.  Fortunately, I had brought some luscious Provencal oil-cured … Continue reading →

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My Homemade Tartine Bread….amazing!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by dgourmac

Among the people I most admire are those who master complex skills and knowledge from the ground up, yet never lose touch with how to explain the process clearly to folks who have not had their experiences.  In my world, … Continue reading →

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Party for Dexter

Posted on July 23, 2011 by dgourmac

Dexter will be four in about a week, and today was his party.  Parents, grandparents, family all gathered to celebrate the event.  Peter and Karen were gracious hosts, and their swimming pool provided respite from the nearly 100-degree heat.  The … Continue reading →

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