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Well Shao Mai Mouth!
We do declare, we never saw dim sum developing in Gourmandistan. But then, we didn’t foresee Pavel burying us in brassica, either. Gourmandistan’s dive into dim sum started with turnip cakes, because...
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The Future Is Now: Fried Taro Puffs
Despite certain appearances to the contrary (Slow Food-ishness, Southern accents, surrounding areas stuffed with gun-toting reactionaries), Gourmandistan is a place that embraces Progress. While we’ve...
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Rotating Shrimp Balls (and coconut milk) in Hot & Sour Thai Broth
This amazing mix-and-match shrimp event started as many things in Gourmandistan do, with dim sum. Our successful shao mai, semi-successful har gow and further representations of our growing repertoire...
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While solitude wanes, we Frogmore Stew
After some years (and as some consolation for skipping this year’s trip to Europe), Gourmandistan has returned for the fourth time with Michelle’s family to Dewees Island, an eco-conscious community...
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Not exactly shrimp and grits because we’re not exactly in Charleston
On our recent trip to Dewees Island, we enjoyed the proximity to fresh seafood. On a recent trip to Whole Foods, not so much. Looking for a way to dispose of some of our bounty of farm share tomatoes,...
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Grits, shrimp and baby artichoke casserole can’t replace Best Derby Ever
We very much like this casserole, which is a fancied-up, fresher-tasting version of the boring grits and cheese concoctions usually found on Derby buffets. But we don’t like it nearly as much as last...
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Shrimp and grits pâté part of new Thanksgiving tradition
Last year’s Gourmandistan Thanksgiving was a lovely gathering where everyone enjoyed themselves, including both Michelle and Steve. One reason, aside from some delightful company, was the decision to...
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Carolina congee and crab Dutch baby broaden our beach dining options
We have once again returned from a trip to Dewees Island, South Carolina, where we indulge in sunshine, ocean breezes and the chance to eat local seafood. This year we shifted houses, as much on the...
View ArticlePutting effort into pork cracklings pays off for A. Wong siu mai
Our recent trip to London raised our expectations for dim sum, and definitely reinforced our desire to explore more of the higher ends of Chinese dining. At Yauatcha Soho, where we enjoyed both lunch...
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