Category Archives: Events

Eating is always an event, of course. But this category is about planned events with food and drink involved, often with special offers for our readers. Unless they are of general interest, event posts are deleted after the event has passed.

A report from the Hudson Valley Winefest

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

Just got back from the Hudson Valley Wine and Beer Festival and am reporting on my experience for those who are thinking about going tomorrow. The festival takes place each year on the Saturday and Sunday after Labor Day. It’s a low … Continue reading →

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A groaning board of fall food festivals

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

The weekend following Labor Day seems like a perfect time for a food and wine festival. We’re approaching harvest season, the kids are back in school, time to get to work after a summer of frivolity. So let’s celebrate with … Continue reading →

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The Saratoga Beer Week curmudgeon

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

I was going to write a snarky article about Saratoga Beer Week, just concluded, after finding this post from the very first Beer Week in 2012. Then, the organizers were worried that no one would come to a beer event … Continue reading →

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From the floor at Winter Fancy Food Show 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

It was easy to spot the hot trend at the Winter 2015 Fancy Food Show in San Francisco: high end ice cream/gelato/froyo in every imaginable configuration. There was coconut gelato (with coconut cream substituting for dairy as the thickener), agave … Continue reading →

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Last chance (really) to get Albany Wine Fest tickets

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

The 2015 Albany Food & Wine Festival is coming up this weekend, but don’t wait any longer to buy tickets. As of this moment EVERYTHING is SOLD OUT with the exception of the Friday Afternoon Grand Tasting. However, that’s my … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking at CES 2015 in Las Vegas

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the year of the “internet of things” at the Consumer Electronics Show, but in two days prowling the aisles I did not see many things for the adventurous cook. An exception is the Anova sous vide cooker shown … Continue reading →

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Taste NY Holiday Expo in Albany this Sunday, December 7

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Attention local folks in upstate New York. Here’s a great opportunity to stuff your face and get some holiday shopping done while taking advantage of an unbeatable value: the Taste NY Holiday Expo which happens at the New York State … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Wine and Food Festival leaves satisfactory aftertaste

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Last weekend’s Saratoga Wine and Food Festival seemed a bit more laid back than in prior years. The crowds were just a bit lighter and as a result the lines were short and there was plenty of room for standing … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is THIS WEEKEND

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday I found a parking spot in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. That means two things: the track season is over. And the annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is coming up fast. This year’s event snuck up on us because … Continue reading →

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More tidbits from the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I had a nice taste test ready but need some ingredient confirmation from the producer… so we’ll mark time with a few “casuals” that didn’t make it into my previous post about the Summer Fancy Food Show. This guy wants … Continue reading →

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