Category Archives: Wine

Obscure Grapes

Posted on November 27, 2024 by dgourmac

I’m a big fan of obscure grapes. You know, the kind that only grow in two small villages in Italy. This past weekend I came across a new variety for me — Gamba di Pernice, a red grape in the … Continue reading →

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Octopus with Chorizo and Potatoes

Posted on October 17, 2024 by dgourmac

I think I’ve just found my new favorite octopus dish for dinner. It is octopus with chorizo and potatoes, a Spanish style dish that has all of the ingredients I needed on hand.   The recipe is very straightforward, and it … Continue reading →

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Ridiculously Easy and Flavorful Pasta Dish

Posted on October 15, 2024 by dgourmac

When I am cooking just for myself, I can load up on sharp and spicy ingredients that my wife won’t go near. Such was the case this weekend when I made Spaghettini Italiano with Garlic, Chili, Oregano & Parmesan. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Vive La France

Posted on October 3, 2024 by dgourmac

Earlier this week I made a thoroughly French dinner, inspired by a bottle of wine from Winestone in Brookline, MA. It was a Cassis from Domaine du Bagnol, made from three grapes: Marsanne, Clairette, and Ugni Blanc. Using salt cod … Continue reading →

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Lobster and Corn, Risotto or Pasta?

Posted on September 21, 2024 by dgourmac

During the waning days of summer I often try to make some of my favorite dishes of this cheerful, bright season. Two beloved ingredients are frequently the stars of these meals: lobster and corn. Three years ago I created a … Continue reading →

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Peak Summer Dining (at home and away)

Posted on September 15, 2024 by dgourmac

This post feature highlights of summer meals, mostly at home, and a few at restaurants nearby. Eggplants are one of my most treasured vegetables, so I cook them often in mid-summer. My wife did some unusual explorations, and she came … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Eggplant and Olive Tagine (Once Again)

Posted on September 15, 2024 by dgourmac

This is one of my favorite meals, which explains why it’s in my blog every 4-6 months. Here’s the visual version.

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Best Lunches – Small Plates

Posted on August 4, 2024 by dgourmac

For semi-retired folks like me, lunches are a beautiful thing. Normally, there are no time pressures, no deadlines for when one must produce the meal. They provide a splendid mechanism to exercise your creativity while using up leftovers which would … Continue reading →

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Mid-July Magical Meals

Posted on July 22, 2024 by dgourmac

Mid-July is a good time to do what I enjoy most — conceive, create, and consume great meals. It’s a time when fresh vegetables are in season and plentiful at local farm stands; it’s a period when I have the … Continue reading →

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June: Seafood, Breads, and Flowers

Posted on July 2, 2024 by dgourmac

It was a month of weather extremes, punctuated by exceptional seafood, successful homemade breads, and sparkling blue hydrangeas. My wife pays a lot of attention to our hydrangeas. Most years the white ones are present in great profusion, but the … Continue reading →

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