Category Archives: Wine

Viva Taggiasche e Aleatico!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by dgourmac

Sometimes the simplest meals are the best, and also the most instructive.  With that in mind, I dedicate this post to three different people who have been a strong influence in recent years on my culinary knowledge and enjoyment, Laura … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ravioli and Dynamite Italian-Style Vegetables

Posted on June 22, 2012 by dgourmac

Tonight’s dinner falls under the little-known category of “mostly-vegan-Italian-eclectic”.  It began last night when I got it in my mind that it was time to make ravioli again.  This impulse was triggered by a lovely bag of fresh spinach leaves … Continue reading →

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Curried Vegetables and Tofu with Major Barbara’s Chutney

Posted on June 17, 2012 by dgourmac

Sometimes, when I want a great dinner, one of the smartest things I can do is to stay out of the kitchen and let Barbara invent.  Tonight was one of those times. Since I had cooked last night (a Ligurian … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Revisited: Zen, Then and Now

Posted on June 14, 2012 by dgourmac

When I was a kid (think late 1940’s, early 1950’s) growing up on East 14th Street in Manhattan, Brooklyn was just a subway stop or two away on the Canarsie Line.  It didn’t matter; Brooklyn was another country, another world … Continue reading →

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Focaccia Tartine

Posted on June 7, 2012 by dgourmac

This is a short post but long on flavor.  It’s all about the first focaccia I ever made with Tartine bread dough — and in fact, the best focaccia I have made yet. Yesterday was baking day.  Monday night I … Continue reading →

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Rome — and especially Testaccio

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

After Puglia, we capped our trip with time in Rome.  Aaron had only one full day before he had to return home, so following a tour of two very good wine bars with the guidance of Katie Parla, we spent … Continue reading →

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Puglia — the whole trip…

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dgourmac

We just returned from eight glorious days touring Puglia.  Using their deep knowledge of the region, its history, culture and geography – plus their passion and expertise about food and wine — Southern Visions Travel planned an exceptional custom-crafted itinerary … Continue reading →

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Dinner at My Apartment

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dgourmac

We interrupt our regular programming with this brief announcement: I can still cook!  It’s been more than 10 days since I was left to my own devices in the kitchen, and I was eager to try again.  Tonight provided a … Continue reading →

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Food and Wines of Puglia…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by dgourmac

…are absolutely amazing.  I’m in Rome now, but Aaron and I just spent eight glorious days basking in the glories of Puglia.  Later, in additional posts, I’ll give you a more balanced view of that part of the trip.  But … Continue reading →

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First Two Days in Puglia

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dgourmac

We are here and doing marvelously well.  Internet is limited, so I am using this post to show some early photos of our first two days.  Stayed in Polignano a Mare the first night, and then visited Bari Vecchia, the … Continue reading →

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