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Baking Hamelman’s 80% rye “Affidavit Bread”

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

The other day I baked up a wonderful pullman loaf of 80% whole rye that’s perfect for serving with smoked salmon or some of the nice Brooklyn whitefish salad I had left over from a party last weekend. With a … Continue reading →

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Should I cook my “fully cooked” ham?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This Sunday is Easter. All across the land, families will sit down to dinners featuring hams which were sold as “fully cooked” yet have been heated in a 350 degree oven according to a recipe like this one: “If the … 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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My visit with master baker Jeffrey Hamelman

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Last month I journeyed to the bucolic village of Norwich, VT to attend a workshop at the King Arthur Flour Education Center. The town itself is worth a visit… a peaceful hamlet across the Connecticut River from the beehive of … Continue reading →

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Shish Kabob hacks

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Shish kabob by definition is sort of a hack, yes? You take random pieces of meat and veggies, marinate them in some way, then arrange on a stick and grill so the flavors meld. Our prep is pretty traditional with … Continue reading →

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Taste Test: Onion Burgers

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Our onion burger taste test derives from two distinct American culinary legacies. In 1921 in Wichita KS, Walt Anderson and Billy Ingram founded America’s first fast food restaurant, White Castle, selling hamburgers steamed with onions. A few years later in … Continue reading →

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Taste test: house brand Worcestershire sauce

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

The Lea & Perrins brand is synonymous with Worcestershire sauce, right? But what if a supermarket house brand is just as good at a fraction of the price? Time for a house brand Worcestershire sauce taste test! According to Wikipedia, … Continue reading →

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Where to eat at the Belmont in Saratoga Springs (updated)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

The Belmont Stakes, final jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown, is happening June 6 through 9 at Saratoga Race Course. Tickets to the track sold out within hours after the announcement, and according to the Times-Union’s Steve Barnes, local restaurant … Continue reading →

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What to do with a jar of oysters?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

My local Walmart (and probably yours) has a pint of shucked oysters in its small seafood area for a little over $13. This is a bargain in an era when the price of a happy hour oyster has climbed from … Continue reading →

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Japanese aquaculture at Winter 2024 Fancy Food Show

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

Japan had a powerful presence at the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show, including a large booth offering examples of Japanese aquaculture for tasting. The highlight of my experience was a 90 minute demo by Chef Hiroo Nagahara, a renowned kaiseki … Continue reading →

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