Monthly Archives: April 2011
Precipitation, Parties and Brioche “Pizzas”
People will tell you Gourmandistan is a lovely place, but it can be difficult to visit. Michelle had planned to entertain a couple of friends on Saturday for a multiple birthday lunch, and thought she’d found the perfect casual (and … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Food, Recipes, Vegetarian
Are you smarter than a four-year-old?
On a recent prowl through an antique shop Michelle spied a copy of The Cooking of Provincial France, a 1968 Time-Life “Foods of the World” edition. Initially Michelle thought it would be a nostalgic and campy romp, but then she … Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Food, France, Vegetarian
Sorrel, yet another sign of spring
Sorrel is the sour cousin of spinach. We welcome its fresh, citrusy flavor as much as the glowing colors of wildflowers we saw on a recent walk. This tart let the tangy taste of sorrel stand out among some of … Continue reading
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Pecking a post of pickled eggs
Gourmandistan produces plenty of poultry product. Even with just five hens currently, we get more eggs than we can handle. And we’re beginning to suspect friends may view us much like zucchini gardeners, as we press dozens on just about … Continue reading
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Dry-fried beef slivers defeat linguini with clams
Linguini with clam sauce was once Gourmandistan’s “can’t screw it up” champion. Other than (duh) clams and clam juice, the basic ingredients (garlic, olive oil, white wine, onions, black pepper, parsley) could be added in just about any proportion and … Continue reading
