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For those who just can't follow recipes....for those who are just inspired by ingredients, places, and delicious design...and most importantly for those who need more creativity in their life....This blog harkens back to the days before recipes were much more like musings, and narratives of creating environments and expressions of culture. We aim to inspire, not to instruct. This blog is a record of experiments, successful and unsuccessful, and any contributions from others who share the dare.....

Thursday, December 29, 2011

freestyle cousin!

a great visit with my cousin gideon, who turns out to be another freestyle gourmet!!! gideon, and his wife, liz, are AMAZING cooks, and the best hosts i know. this is just a snapshot of their generosity and a glimpse of the italian heritage (grandmothers are sisters! )  that gideon and i share (funny but the grandmothers did not have the love of culinariness that i think gideon and i share)  !
Clams ready to go--fresh from long island sound!

gideon steaming the clams, and sweating  the garlic for accompanying greens

and the greens--escarole never tasted so good!

and now for a little pasta cooking water!!!

wine, clam juice and herbs, back to the shellfish!!

pasta in!!!

pasta, clams and linguine--a quick perfect meal before a ferrry!!!!
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  1. EChefDecember 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I didnt even know you were blogging - love it! Delish!

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