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Category Archives: Eating
Turkey Joints from Nora’s of Rome, NY
I have a soft spot for unusual foods that are only available in a single, out-of-the-way location, and Nora’s Turkey Joints sure fit the bill. I heard about them from colleagues on the upstate boards of Yelp when somebody wanted … Continue reading
A day at the Fancy Food Show
When I was young and hungry some years ago, I heard my clients talking about this incredible thing called the Fancy Food Show. Purveyors of gourmet goods would put forth their latest offerings and you could stroll down aisle after … Continue reading
The buffet of buffets
I love me a good buffet. It allows me to do two of my favorite things: stuff my pie hole, and get the better of an amiable and willing adversary. In poker, they say that if you cannot recognize the … Continue reading
If this is a “soft opening” you can tase my ass!
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
Noonday onions
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
A visit to the Highland Park Cafeteria
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
Cider Donuts
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
Trouble with Thai street food
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
Recipe Forensics
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
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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