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.

Variations on a pickled onion

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

We grilled cevapcici (an Adriatic sausage) to serve with avjar (a red pepper topping) on Memorial Day. What else do you need? Onion, of course. There are already three pickled onion recipes on Burnt My Fingers, but we went a … Continue reading →

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The Divisive Herb: Unraveling the Curious Case of Cilantro Detestation

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Introduction: In the culinary world, one cannot underestimate the power of herbs to ignite passion and divide opinions. Among these, cilantro, a verdant and pungent herb, has emerged as a perennial lightning rod, evoking intense love from some and vehement … Continue reading →

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Food for thought: The Gourmet by Lu Wenfu

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

A few weeks ago I attended my college reunion and sat in on a class called “A Chinese Culinary History” taught by Professor Maddalena Poli. To quote from the syllabus, “This course introduces social and historical developments using culinary history … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Onion Burgers

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

I learned about Onion Burgers in this article on Atlas Obscura. It seems that during the Great Depression a burger joint in Oklahoma had the inspiration to cut costs by greatly increasing the amount of onions mixed in with its … Continue reading →

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What to do with ramps

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

It’s ramps season here in upstate New York. The wild allium will be showing up on Mother’s Day menus in our better restaurants on top of spaghetti, as a caramelized garnish, and in general wherever you might see a garlic … Continue reading →

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Recipe: No Knead Cheesy Bread

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

No Knead Cheesy Bread originated with East Coast Kitchen. I heard about it from a local baker friend and realized it was the perfect way to use some ramps another local friend had brought back from a secret location. Make … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Coronation Chicken Salad

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Coronation Chicken Salad was created for King Charles’ mother back in 1953, possibly as a tribute to the far-flung British empire which was winding down at that time. It has a pleasant sweetness the late queen doubtless enjoyed, as do … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Prunes for Epicures

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

1933 was a big year for the United Prune Growers of California. After exhaustive scientific study, it was revealed that prunes are a natural laxative! In celebration, the Prune Growers published Prunes for Epicures: 20 Intriguing Recipes and then, in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Prune Bacon Salad

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! I bought a huge bag of prunes on sale from Bella Viva Orchards, my favorite source of dried fruit. Then I happened on Prunes for Epicures, a 1933 publication of the United Prune … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ployes (Buckwheat Pancakes)

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

Ployes (rhymes with “boys”) Buckwheat Pancakes are a specialty of the Acadian region of Maine and eastern Quebec. I was lucky enough to bring back a mix made with fresh buckwheat flour from my Maine Kneading Conference, but you can … Continue reading →

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