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.

If this is a “soft opening” you can tase my ass!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

A new restaurant recently opened in our area and I went to try it out. The name and cuisine aren’t important. I drove a long way to order three things of which one was unavailable, one was extremely mediocre, and … Continue reading →

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Noonday onions

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Noonday onions. The name just has to put a smile on your face. Maybe they’re called noonday because the onions are harvested at high noon, after the morning sun has burnt off their volatile oils so they are especially sweet … Continue reading →

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A visit to the Highland Park Cafeteria

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

You’re not likely to find a handicap parking space outside the Highland Park Cafeteria, even before noon on a Monday when the lunch crowd has yet to arrive. But I’m lucky enough to park just one row away, and I … Continue reading →

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Cider Donuts

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Cider donuts are a tradition here in upstate New York, where they make their appearances at roadside stands, U-picks and even major supermarkets during apple harvest time. In essence, they’re sugar coated cake donuts with apple cider used as some … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Thai street food

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Even since I’ve moved to upstate New York I have been hankering for real Thai street food. Not that I have ever been to Thailand, but I was spoiled for 20 years in Los Angeles by Patty at Arunee, who … Continue reading →

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Recipe Forensics

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Have you ever wanted to figure out the recipe for a dish that isn’t available to you any more? Maybe it’s from a restaurant that went out of business, or stopped offering the item. Maybe you’ve moved away. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Terra Madre Day celebrated by Saratoga Slow Food

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday was the local observance of Slow Food’s Terra Madre (Mother Earth) Day, sponsored and beautifully organized and presented in the kitchens and dining room of Schenectady County Community College chef and Saratoga chapter president Rocco Verrigni. I sat in … Continue reading →

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The sauce that made Mr. Durkee famous

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Burnt My Fingers

THANKSGIVING 2019 UPDATE: I was unable to find Durkee’s this year at any of my local stores so ended up ordering from Amazon for delivery on Friday, in time for turkey sandwiches. Here is an affiliate link if you would … Continue reading →

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Our salami satisfies everybody (the red sauce topic)

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Burnt My Fingers

I have been trying ever since I arrived in Upstate New York to understand the appeal of the “red sauce place”. This is a neighborhood restaurant that serves a limited menu of Italian-American staples, and many people are passionate about … Continue reading →

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U-Pick Tomato Day at Mariquita Farm

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday I drove from San Francisco to Hollister for the last Tomato U-Pick of the season at Mariquita Farm. It’s run by a couple who decided they’d rather sell direct from the fields than pay rent at the Ferry Plaza … Continue reading →

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