Category Archives: Something Else

It’s pretty lame to name a category Something Else. But tell us what is your better idea. Here be random thoughts on Yelping, writing about food, deceptive restaurant discount programs and whatnot.

Food photography tips from Evi Abeler

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

At today’s excellent TECHmunch blogger conference, food photographer Evi Abeler shared some ideas to make our photos more appealing from an appetizing and artistic perspective. Evi has a strong academic background, credentials with many familiar food websites and magazines, and … Continue reading →

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This post is sponsored by… the FTC!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve recently seen a number of disclaimers at the bottom of bloggers’ posts about specific products that go something like this: The product(s) featured in this review was provided free of cost to me for the sole purpose of product … Continue reading →

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Fish Sticks with Pineapple! [cue gag reflex]

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Here’s another great  link to check out, though maybe not after dinner. Vintage Recipe Cards reproduces the extremely unappetizing food photography of the 40s and 50s, then provides a text version of the recipe in case you want to try … Continue reading →

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Keeping it real at Jones Dairy Farm

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I had not had a high degree of awareness of Jones Dairy Farm prior to their inviting me to their 125th anniversary celebration at the Culinary Institute of America. But the time with the Jones folks turned me from an … Continue reading →

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First look at a new food concept—Market Bistro in Latham, New York

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

We have a battle for the high end of the supermarket business in my corner of upstate New York—including Trader Joe, Healthy Living, Shoprite, Fresh Market and Whole Foods coming soon. Price Chopper, the dominant chain in the area, has … Continue reading →

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Midtown Lunch: this guy really knows how to work a buffet

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

On a recent trip to the Times Square area, I made good use of the Midtown Lunch advice on what places to patronize and avoid. While browsing, I ran across this very useful guide to beating the buffet. Zach Brooks, … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Daily Meal!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This blog is a member of the Culinary Content Network, which among other activities posts recipes and culinary miscellany on a website called the Daily Meal. You would not have expected that clicking on a story about “man finds rat … Continue reading →

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Who knew you could do this with a hot dog?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve been saving up a bunch of tasty food-related links, mostly to other blogs. First up is this hot dog serving suggestion from Maida Heatter, a well-respected food writer from the 60s (I’ve got a couple of her cookbooks), who … Continue reading →

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Jones Dairy Farm Scrapple reigns supreme at CIA Blogger Cookoff

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Last weekend I journeyed to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, at the invitation of the folks from Jones Dairy Farm. Jones has made a major commitment to the school, sponsoring a full Bachelor’s scholarship, funding a … Continue reading →

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Win a cast iron skillet from Jones Dairy Farm!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This weekend I’ll be at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY for an event to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Jones Dairy Farm. Jones, which sponsors a scholarship there, is an old-fashioned, family-owned maker of breakfast meats. … Continue reading →

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