Category Archives: Wine

Inventing New Pasta Dishes

Posted on October 17, 2018 by dgourmac

This has been an interesting food month so far.  We still are getting late summer vegetables from Small Farm, including excellent tomatoes and corn.  It’s also a time I go exploring in the city for wine, cheese, bread, fresh pasta, … Continue reading →

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Farmers Markets, Whole Grain Rye Levain, Bulgarian Cheese, and Italian Wine

Posted on September 10, 2018 by dgourmac

Two weekends ago I was able to delight in fresh vegetables from nearby sustainable farms, bake some fresh breads, and drink favorite wines from Italy.  What could be better than that? Here is some of my haul from the farmers: … Continue reading →

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Food Conversations with My Body

Posted on September 10, 2018 by dgourmac

Some days I wake up with the knowledge that today will not be all vegan or vegetarian.  Fortunately, my body and I have a good relationship after all these years.  Therefore, we have conversations like this: ” How do you … Continue reading →

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Short, Sweet, and Delicious…

Posted on August 24, 2018 by dgourmac

That describes tonight’s post.  Barbara was inspired and made what is probably the best meal of the summer tonight, a Layered Vegetable Casserole.  I held myself back after only 3 servings (not wanting to overdo it…). Here’s her hand-written recipe.  … Continue reading →

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Soufico

Posted on August 21, 2018 by dgourmac

Ever since I read two articles about the longevity and healthy eating on the Greek isle of Ikaria, I have been attracted to their style of life and food.  Over the last six years, I’ve made several of those vegetarian … Continue reading →

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July dinner with Friends

Posted on August 21, 2018 by dgourmac

We have some very good friends nearby, and we’ve known each other for well over 50 years.   While we share many things in common, pretty high on the list is a love of food and wine.  We had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Finally Learned How to Cook Octopus

Posted on July 15, 2018 by dgourmac

On those occasions when I vary from a vegetarian lifestyle, the most frequent cause is grilled octopus, a favorite food of mine for many years.  I learned about 6 years ago that one reason may be — besides being delicious … Continue reading →

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Union Square Greenmarket – NY June 2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by dgourmac

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NYC Trip – June 2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by dgourmac

If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you will know that I make short pilgrimages to NYC a couple of times each year for FFW — i.e. Friends, Food, and Wine.  This year is unusual, in that my previous … Continue reading →

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More Italian Dinners

Posted on June 25, 2018 by dgourmac

Two recent meals at home were definitively Italian.  One was Cianfotta, about which I wrote last November.  I made the dish pretty much by the book, except for the addition of some excellent fresh spinach.  You can check the recipe … Continue reading →

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