This is one of the easiest and most satisfying preparations for fall pumpkins, or butternut or acorn squash. It’s richness satisfies any urge for mashed potatoes or risotto. A little heavy cream is what makes it seductive, but alternately one can use hearty chicken broth, milk, or dairy substitute. Roasting the pumpkin in the oven … Continue reading
The week after Gus was diagnosed with Celiac Disease Kass hosted our October Book Group meeting. She served grilled fish, steamed broccoli, salad, and rice. Dessert was meringues with vanilla ice cream and stewed stone fruit. Kass didn’t try to make a gluten-free meal, it just was. This dinner gathering so soon after the mandate … Continue reading
We had a blast of Indian Summer – furnace blast in the 90’s! Thunderstorms two nights in a row may lead to predicted temps in the 40’s. As we see-saw between two seasons, one can excuse a post-lunch trip to the local ice cream shop and a hankering for comfort sides at dinner. Yep, we … Continue reading
I’ve spent a Euro, but never eaten a Gyro (Sandwich)… only important to neophytes like myself who recently learned that “Gyro” is pronounced “Euro.” When a reader’s request for a recipe for gluten-free, vegan Gyro, was quickly and enthusiastically seconded by Nate, we went to work. Plus we already had a big ol’ batch of Tzatziki … Continue reading
A collection of sandwich ideas inspired by the 50 United States is brilliant! The author has almost competed an illustrated state by state list. Don’t want to step on toes, but it since Maine is missing this seems like the perfect time to share our recipe for lobster rolls. The least expensive way to enjoy this traditional … Continue reading
One of our favorite ways to use the Paderno Vegetable Pasta Gizmo is for a south-or-the-border version of pasta. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. Black Bean Soup is the sauce, but a more traditional mexican meat sauce with chicken or ground beef would be just as delicious. Nothing however, is more satisfying than spinning fresh … Continue reading
You know the revolution has been successful when an almost 81 year old grandmother who doesn’t want anything for her birthday (except maybe a massage, tickets to Paris, and certainly cake and singing) is getting a Paderno Vegetable Pasta Gizmo. She’ll love it. Better, she’ll use it with pleasure. Perhaps not as much pleasure as … Continue reading
Augusts ago, we hosted reunions with college friends and their young families in Friendship, Maine. At least once during the week all the children and an adult or two would go down to the large sea-side garden and harvest whatever was ready. A special treat was to wash just pulled sweet carrots in icy salt … Continue reading
This has been a summer staple since we had it at Cheryl and Norine’s Cafe Always in the 1980’s. The spectrum of colors and flavors is always welcome on a plate, so when fresh organic corn on the cob finally appeared at the market, we knew what to do with it. Continue reading
Last night the woodchuck ravaged the broccoli: arghhh! In his defense we committed a major offensive on the entrance to his underground network last weekend, a reminder that humans rank as an invasive species: filling, paving, digging, diverting, building, and emitting with startling speed and efficacy. The woodchuck is owed a little broccoli. Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 