Category Archives: Wine

Impending Snow, More Dining in New York City

Posted on March 28, 2018 by dgourmac

Lunch had been so good, it was challenging to find another place close, but new to me.  As I walked around that afternoon, I found a lovely art deco reminder of why I love the Gramercy Park area. On the … Continue reading →

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Living on the edge…

Posted on March 27, 2018 by dgourmac

Last week I had the pleasure of giving the 20th consecutive Wine 101 session, a basic introduction to wine for the senior class of my undergraduate school on Long Island, NY.    It was an intimate affair; there are only 23 … Continue reading →

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Big Snows, a Georgian Lunch, and Homemade Tagliatelle

Posted on March 18, 2018 by dgourmac

Most of the news for the past two weeks has been the heavy snows.  Three Nor’easter storms delivered over 40 inches (1 meter) of new snow in just 11 days.  We survived, as most New Englanders do.  And we marked … Continue reading →

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Late Dinner at SRV Boston

Posted on March 7, 2018 by dgourmac

I was in town late yesterday, so when my meetings were over, I went to SRV Boston for a late dinner.  (SRV = Serene Republic of Venice)  This is an intriguing restaurant.  I go there for the pasta, and for … Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle with Parsnips and Pancetta

Posted on March 6, 2018 by dgourmac

I don’t know if I could function with “Search” tools.  If they did not exist, I would never have been able to find, and then prepare, a great supper last Friday.  A few days earlier, I had purchased some gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday Supper — Spaghettini Frittata with Black Garlic

Posted on February 26, 2018 by dgourmac

Well, it COULD have been a supper; it was actually Sunday lunch, but I like the alliteration the other way. We had returned from Jamaica late Saturday night, and I had not cooked for a week.  The refrigerator had been … Continue reading →

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Midnight Snack: Bruschetta with Friends

Posted on February 13, 2018 by dgourmac

Sometimes I need a midnight snack.   Peanut butter or Cheez-Its don’t do the trick.  Tonight was one of the more elaborate versions — satisfying my hunger, desire for favorite foods, and restoring delightful flavors to my mouth before bedtime.  It … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti alla Chitarrra con Vongole

Posted on February 10, 2018 by dgourmac

Pasta with clam sauce, if you will.  Today’s lunch, and one of my most frequent meals over time.  Just a dozen of the smallest littleneck clams, a handful of pasta, olive oil, sliced garlic, a little Calabrian hot pepper, chopped … Continue reading →

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Barbara’s Culinary Artistry — revised on February 9th

Posted on February 7, 2018 by dgourmac

I actually do about half or less of the cooking.  Barbara is a superb and prolific cook in her own right.  Tonight was all hers. I went to an afternoon movie (Tuesday is special pricing – $6), so I was … Continue reading →

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Assorted Mouthfuls

Posted on February 5, 2018 by dgourmac

During the past week I’ve been lax in the food photo department, so this entry is less organized and attractive than full meals I would normally document.  I’ve been as active and exploratory as ever, but I will ask you … Continue reading →

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