Category Archives: Eating

Here we celebrate the best kind of food enjoyment: eating somebody else’s cooking, whether it be in a fine dining establishment or a hole in the wall.

Top finds at Aldi

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

When Aldi first opened in the town down the road from me, it was a hard no. 25 cent deposit to use a shopping cart? Turnstiles to get out if you’re not making a purchase? If you don’t trust me … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Grandma’s Molasses Banana Bread

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

What to do with our leftover Grandma’s Molasses from Shoofly Pie? Make Grandma’s Molasses Banana Bread! This recipe was heavily circulated in ads in the ‘90s, according to Vintage Recipes. I’ve made a couple of practical tweaks. The bread has … Continue reading →

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Select vs Choice brisket taste test

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

A visitor from Arkansas complained about the brisket at a local establishment, so we took it on ourselves to prove at least some of us up here in the permafrost know how to prepare proper Texas-style meats. Here’s how that … Continue reading →

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AYCE strategy for 2026

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

I am afraid my AYCE strategy days are over. I still frequent the excellent Wasabi here in Saratoga Springs where the weekday lunch is under $20, but can no longer eat my weight in food. I have a number of … Continue reading →

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Making perilla kimchi with Maangchi

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Our shiso plants started going to seed during a hot spell following a cool spell. While the seeds are developing, the leaves turn leathery and then brown and are no longer edible. We needed to rescue the viable leaves before … Continue reading →

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The American Diner Breakfast

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

I help run an Airbnb and guests frequently ask for restaurant recommendations. I live in a tourist town and we have exquisite bakeries and frou-frou brunches, but a surprising number of people want a good old fashioned American diner breakfast. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Nigella Lawson Banana Bread

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Nigella Lawson Banana Bread is even better than Upside Down Banana Bread, thanks to the addition of bourbon-soaked raisins. The web offers many variations of this recipe but this is the one I prefer though I’ve done some tinkering and … Continue reading →

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Costco food court hacks

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Last week Costco opened in Albany, with fawning media coverage worthy of that wedding at Madison Square Garden. We did not brave the crowds (there were long lines and a full parking lot) but are very familiar with Costco from … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Amish Slaw II

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Amish Slaw II is sweet-and-sour with a vinegar base. You’ll instantly recognize the flavor profile if you’ve eaten at Dienner’s or another PA Dutch buffet. Premixing with sugar seemed a strange idea since it’s not going to react with the … Continue reading →

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Durkee’s Famous Sauce recipes

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Durkee’s dressing may be discontinued, but we can comfort ourselves with the many Durkee’s Famous Sauce recipes we can make using our copycat version. Our Durkee’s posts are among the most popular on Burnt My Fingers, with readers often sharing … Continue reading →

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