Category Archives: Drinking

In the drinking category we chronicle the beverages, usually alcoholic, that we used to wash down our food. You’ll also meet some characters who specialize in making or promoting fine spirits.

Saratoga Wine and Food Festival leaves satisfactory aftertaste

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Last weekend’s Saratoga Wine and Food Festival seemed a bit more laid back than in prior years. The crowds were just a bit lighter and as a result the lines were short and there was plenty of room for standing … Continue reading →

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Weird science for wine with Le Clef du Vin

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve been experimenting with Le Clef du Vin, a device manufactured by Peugeot (possibly from recycled car parts?) that predicts how a wine will taste after it’s aged a few years. The active component in Le Clef du Vin is … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is THIS WEEKEND

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday I found a parking spot in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. That means two things: the track season is over. And the annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is coming up fast. This year’s event snuck up on us because … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Wandering Glutton

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

When I travel on business I’m usually alone and my schedule consists of attending meetings all day, then writing up notes and acting on assignments at night. If I get wild and crazy, I might watch half an hour of … Continue reading →

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McClure’s Bloody Mary with White Pike Whiskey

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

A few weeks back I was trolling the tables at the Albany Wine & Food Festival and encountered what was surely the work of a mad scientist: a Bloody Mary concocted with pickle juice and a fierce white whiskey. Specifically, … Continue reading →

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Trends from the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday, a panel of experts  identified four trends from the Winter Fancy Food Show I just attended in San Francisco: Sriracha, chips, low-sugar beverages, mint and condiments. I’ll definitely agree with #3 and #5. There are many fizzy and non-carbonated beverages … Continue reading →

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Live from the floor at Albany Wine & Food Festival

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Get a room. That’s my advice if you are fortunate enough to have a ticket to the Grand Tasting or other sessions still to come at this remarkable event. I have never seen so many artisanal whiskeys (including one made … Continue reading →

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Albany Food and Wine Fest for the Arts… SOLD OUT!?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I am covering this event on Friday, but it appears the tickets may be already 100% gone. Go immediately to the Festival website and scoop up any sessions that may still be available. If tickets are sold out, and you … Continue reading →

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Taste test: Big Peat blended Islay whisky

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

I love me a wee dram of Islay whisky. In its best rendition, it remind me of a pair of gym socks which have been washed in the salt water of the cold northern sea, drenched with sweat (and maybe … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Wine and Food Fest is TOMORROW

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

A little less than 24 hours from now, I hope you’ll join me at the Grand Tasting of the Saratoga Wine and Food Fall Ferrari Festival, where we’ll have lunch, education and dinner in a beautiful setting with what promises to … Continue reading →

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