HUNGRY GERALD

After some chilly weather, Prince Edward Island warmed up comfortably—and there’s abundant sunshine. HG is cozy in the Freeman/Riva oceanfront family home on the north shore. Son Jeremy (aided by Profesore Massimo R.) cleaned the panoramic expanse of windows so the sea views are exhilarating. BSK and the Rhode Island and Tokyo clans are enjoying the HG/BSK private beach. Supper two nights ago was based on quahogs (cherrystones) harvested by Freemans and Rivas from a south shore bay. Linguine with white clam sauce was a yummy dinner (using super fresh clams plucked from  salt water homes  made  a positive difference). Last night, Gifted daughter Lesley R. took over the kitchen.  A  supper feature was a big platter of tiny boiled potatoes smothered in olive oil and a mountain of dill and other herbs. Yes, PEI potatoes are unique– have a tingling mineral taste because they are cultivated in sea salt enriched red earth. (That’s HG’s presumption).  The meal continued with a sheet pan of haddock filets and ripe cherry tomatoes. Finale was a green salad and a selectôn of cheeses. A joyous supper.