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.

Nuts to mixed nuts

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Dr. Ludwig wants you to eat a handful of nuts as part of his Always Hungry diet. Which is why I often feel virtuous for buying a tub of mixed nuts when they’re on sale. Unfortunately, what’s inside those containers … Continue reading →

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Happy Cole Slaw Day!

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

While some are celebrating March 17 with green beer and corned beef, we will be stocking up on cabbage! The crunchy green orbs are on traditionally sale at the lowest prices of the year, and a head will last at … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Ultimate Protein Smoothie

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Dr. Ludwig’s smoothie is one of the better things about the Always Hungry Diet. But when you add a ripe banana, you end up with the ultimate protein smoothie. It’s so good and satisfying, you may never eat solid food … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quick Kapoon (Lao Chicken and Coconut Soup)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Quick Kapoon is thanks to some member quotes on the Lao and Asian Kitchen Cooking Facebook group; I faithfully followed the House of X Tia recipe but realized I could get almost the same result with some dramatic shortcuts. For … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Cincinnati Chili

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Cincinnati Chili is not actually chili in the way we think of it down south; some versions do not even include chili powder. It’s more like the meat sauces with warm, Greek-inspired spices we slather on our hot dogs in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Asparagus with Smoked Ham

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Asparagus seems to have an affinity for smoked pork…. Bacon, prosciutto or in this case some fine Benton Ham. I added half a preserved lemon but you could also just use lemon juice. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, with … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: House of X Tia

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

 Christina Tia is a Lao cook who shows a lot of media savvy in promoting her YouTube channel through Facebook, Instagram and more. She’s been doing it skillfully for several years yet has relatively few views (in the tens … Continue reading →

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Prep a perfect pickle plate

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

  Comfort Kitchen, an upscale burger joint in our town, puts together an excellent pickle plate. Browse the pictures in their Yelp listing and you’ll see how it has evolved over time. There’s always a cucumber pickle, always pickled onions, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Carrot Pickles with Ginger and Anise

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Carrot pickles are a bit mild on their own, but they play well with others on a pickle plate. The ginger, anise and rice vinegar provide sweetness even without sugar. Makes 1 pint. Ingredients: 3-4 fat carrots, peeled 1 whole … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Turmeric Cauliflower Pickles

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Comfort Kitchen, an excellent eatery in my home town, makes a nice cauliflower pickle with the yellow glow of turmeric/curry powder. Here is our interpretation. If you like, add some slices of red bell pepper for color and flavor variety. … Continue reading →

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