Category Archives: Wine

How to Make the Best Out of a Screwed-Up Batch of Sourdough

Posted on June 18, 2023 by dgourmac

Last month I had a couple of disastrous rounds of bread baking. I am learning that my ability to multi-task the way I used to is diminishing as the years go by. I am now too easily distracted and forget … Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle

Posted on June 16, 2023 by dgourmac

Tagliatelle is a traditional type of pasta from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions of Italy. Individual pieces of tagliatelle are long, flat ribbons that are similar in shape to fettuccine and are traditionally about 6 mm wide. (Wikipedia) I make … Continue reading →

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“Crab Cakes” Made from Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

Posted on April 23, 2023 by dgourmac

One of the most exciting food experiences I had recently was the discovery that I could make a meal that looked and tasted like crab cakes, using Lion’s Mane mushrooms instead of crab meat. The trigger to this marvel was … Continue reading →

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My Best Homemade Ravioli

Posted on April 19, 2023 by dgourmac

I guess I have been making pasta at home for at least 30 years, and ravioli have been a part of that quite often. I’ve tried a wide variety of tools to make ravioli, but until recently, no one method … Continue reading →

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Octopus, Again?

Posted on March 24, 2023 by dgourmac

Some of my loyal readers are repelled by the idea of eating octopus, and others may simply be tired of the many times I post about it. If you are in either category, my apologies. Please just move on to … Continue reading →

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Guanciale and Pasta alla Gricia

Posted on March 13, 2023 by dgourmac

Another very Italian dish in this mini-series is Pasta alla Gricia. The name rolls tripplingly off the tongue in Italian, less so in English as “pasta gray”. I was led to research and then make this dish because of “guanciale” … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Leeks Shrimp Morels Risottto

Posted on March 13, 2023 by dgourmac

Usually when I cook, I start with a recipe, either something I’ve made before, or a new one I want to try. Yesterday was different. I decided to create a new risotto dish from some items I had in mind, … Continue reading →

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Southern Italian Lunch

Posted on March 13, 2023 by dgourmac

If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would be in Campania, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast. Since that’s a pipe dream at the moment, I decided instead to make myself what I imagine would be a … Continue reading →

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Soufiko, Again

Posted on March 4, 2023 by dgourmac

When I find that I have a handsome eggplant and attractive zucchini, I am moved to make Ikarian Springtime Soufiko, a marvelous (as well as quick and easy) vegan dish for dinner. Technically, it might be Spring here, but we … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts

Posted on March 3, 2023 by dgourmac

Today was a great day for cooking. I had one activity on my calendar — my weekly Body Movement training session — and the rest of the time was available for culinary adventures. It was my turn to make dinner. … Continue reading →

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