Sarah and Howard visited us last August. Since then communication with “Uncle Howard”, who currently writes from Backnang, Germany, has been strictly via email. “Dips have been my thing lately. I made some absolutely fabulous zaalouk (moroccan aubergine [eggplant] & tomato dip) last week….” I continue to appreciate How’s adventurous gastronomic spirit, superseded only by … Continue reading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
Nate harvested over 25 cucumbers from the garden last week: minted cucumber soup, diced cucumber in Mexican Salad, and Tzatsiki Sauce. We had enough left over to bundle with a copy of our recipe and give them as gifts to guests at an impromptu gathering. No one licked the Tzatsiki bowl clean, but it didn’t need … 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
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
One of the best things about curry dishes is the toppings. I’ve suggested some of our favorites – add to, or amend the list. Curried Quinoa Salad makes a delicious summer lunch or dinner. If the evening’s not too hot, you might even consider frying up some Papadam, a traditional gluten free cracker bread, to … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 