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Taking Stock, Revisited

I have a short list of classic cooking techniques that I feel obligated to attempt, if for no other reason than to be able to say “I know how to do that.” Until a few weeks ago the technique at … Continue reading

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Roulade of Pekin Duck Breast with Creamed Sweet White Corn and Morel Mushroom Sauce

For previous birthday dinners I’ve relied on some serious meat for the main course: beef filet, short ribs, pork belly. I decided to try duck this year for a change of pace. The recipe looked like a good combination — … Continue reading

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Gruyère Cheese Gougères

I wanted to cook something to go with the usual cheese assortment I serve while waiting for guests to arrive. These gougères (that’s French for cheese puffs y’all) looked like the perfect accompaniment. They’re not difficult to make even though … Continue reading

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Easter Dinner for 25

My mother’s parents hosted dinners for our entire extended Italian family on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Xmas. When my grandmother died, her three children — my mom, her brother, and her sister — each took on the responsibility of hosting one … Continue reading

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The return of when gadgets mate

As promised in an earlier post, I tried my hand at making some generative music with my small collection of musical gadgets. Here’s what I came up with: The result is more ambient/drone-like than the Japanese original, mostly due to … Continue reading

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