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.

Vintage recipes from Milwaukee Library

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

We stumbled on a remarkable and little-known (judging from the Google search results) resource for mid century recipes: The Historical Recipe Archive of the Milwaukee Public Library. The home page pretty much says it: “For over 20 years, from the … Continue reading →

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Best mayonnaise taste test: Hellman’s vs Duke’s vs Kewpie

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Who doesn’t love mayonnaise? A happy marriage of oil and eggs with a kiss of acid, mayo moistens our sandwiches with a lubricious layer that tames the crustiest bread. It serves as a playground monitor when mixed into slaws and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Prunes in Cognac

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Prunes in Cognac is a nice accompaniment to a rich dish such as coq au vin; we came across it when researching rabbit recipes. The Windy Kitchen uses it in her rabbit prep but we prefer it as a side … Continue reading →

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CreoleFood.com is a new solution for your hot sauce needs

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

My last bottle of Cajun Chef Sport Peppers fell, jumped or was pushed off the counter and broke its dispenser cap so it would no longer seal in the precious spicy vinegar. No pepper sauce* of any variety is available … Continue reading →

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Street food crawl of the Bay Area, March 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Back in the Bay Area after a COVID-mandated absence, we resolved to make up for lost time by hitting as many ethnic eating spots as possible. This was literally street food because most indoor dining rooms were still closed—so the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: New Haven-Style Clam and Lemon Pizza

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Clam and Lemon Pizza doesn’t claim to duplicate the legendary Frank Pepe’s clam pie, but finely diced seeded lemon makes up very nicely for the lack of fresh clams from Long Island Sound. Use preserved lemons if you got ‘em, … Continue reading →

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Best way to cook artichokes

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

My wife brought home two of those giant globe artichokes and asked me to cook them. Due to price, they required more than cursory preparation so I took to the internets and compared many recipes and methods. One thing I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Make Tzatziki at Home

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

We’ve been eating a lot of tzatziki during the pandemic. It’s healthful, refreshing and delicious and will taste even better as warm weather returns… what’s not to love? Only problem is, the store bought stuff is a tad expensive–especially when … Continue reading →

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Why Frisco is the official cocktail of Burnt My Fingers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Yes, we like cask strength Islays. Yes, we love a good IPA with an ABV of 7% of higher. But when it comes to a mixed drink, we have officially anointed the Frisco the official cocktail of Burnt My Fingers. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bombay Mahal Channa Masala (vegan chickpea stew)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Bombay Mahal is the oldest Indian restaurant in Maine, founded in the 1990s, and the proprietors were kind enough to share their recipe and cooking techniques in a virtual Yelp class. It’s hard to find a more virtuous dish than … Continue reading →

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