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Category Archives: Food Heroes
How Cheese Traveler sells artisanal cheese in the land of mild provolone
[UPDATE: in early 2018 the Cheese Traveler was sold to a long time customer who plans to keep its selection and vibe intact.] Eric Paul was one of the first food people I met when I moved to upstate New … Continue reading
15 Church brings big-city ramen to Saratoga
Your weekend plans have just changed. You are headed to 15 Church in Saratoga Springs, where chef Brady has whipped up some world-class ramen to celebrate the seasonal closing of the patio. This is not poser ramen broth but deep, … Continue reading
The Italian Trade Commission comes to Price Chopper, and that’s a good thing
Why are Italian delis filled with shelves of enticing jarred and canned foods, but not American or Jewish delis? Why is your supermarket stocked with box after box of Italian pasta in shapes you could never imagine? Because the Italians, … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Events, Food Heroes
Tagged Italian, Market 32, Price Chopper, Upstate
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Farm-to-table pizza from Nine Miles East Farm
I first tasted pizza from Nine Miles East Farm of Schuylerville, NY (which is 9 miles east of Saratoga where I live) at the home of a health-conscious friend. She raved about its natural goodness and how the two-day fermentation … Continue reading
Battle Mandram: A family history
Judy Cromwell is a longtime friend who frequently comments on my recipes. She agreed to share her Mandram recipe and contributed this bonus description of her family’s tussles with this dish through the decades. Chef Otis’ interest in recreating southern … Continue reading
David Murdock, the pineapple king
While writing my recipe for Carrot Pineapple Jello I experienced the following unusual economic behavior: Unlike almost other canned fruits and vegetables, there was no store-brand alternative available in my local supermarket. Only Dole. Unlike other products which offer a … Continue reading
A visit to the Casola Dining Room at SCCC (Schenectady County Community College)
There are two things that the Casola Dining Room has in common with the legendary Chez Panisse in Berkeley. First, you have to call exactly two weeks in advance of your desired dining date and time to have any hope … Continue reading
Uncle Steve’s Arribiata Sauce
I have a soft spot for celebrity pasta sauce. First, I think jarred sauce is pretty generic so most any attempt to dress it up is likely to yield positive results. Second, I totally buy the notion of the pressured … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Eating, Food Heroes
Tagged gooma, goomba, Italian, red sauce, Steve Schirripa, The Sopranos
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Coping with climate change at Terra Firma Farm
If you grow vegetables in your garden and are never sure what you’re going to get, you can sympathize with the guys at Terra Firma Farm. They’re the grandpappy of California organic farms, started in the late 1980s on land … Continue reading