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Why can’t we have food like this in the 518?

I recently finished a sojourn in Sedona, AZ, a tourist town at least the equal of Saratoga Springs measured by the ratio of visitors dining out to residents. I was impressed by two places, Rascals and Mesa Grill, that served … Continue reading

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Recipe: King Arthur Deli Rye

Most of the sourdough rye bread recipes in Jeffrey Hamelman’s Bread (affiliate link!) have yeast in them (vs relying solely on sourdough for leavening), and so do the recipes on the King Arthur website. I took Jeffrey’s rye bread class … Continue reading

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Top 5 recipes of 2023 on Burnt My Fingers

Another year, another clips post with the most popular recipes in the past 12 months as measured by clicks. A few changes if you compare to 2022 and 2021. Recipe: Halal Guys White Sauce. Once upon a time, people would … Continue reading

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Recipe: Jacques Pepin Vinaigrette

Jacques Pepin Vinaigrette came from his very entertaining Facebook channel. Frustratingly, there’s no way to locate specific recipes but if you scroll through the feed you’ll find some gems, like this old episode of Jacques and Julia Child making hamburgers. … Continue reading

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My cole slaw obsession (and frustration)

Long term readers know I have a deep and abiding relationship with cole slaw, bordering on obsession. One of the most popular recipes on this site is the garlicky Vincent’s cole slaw that was served at a sadly departed Dallas … Continue reading

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July 4th Barbecue

We have a “Firecracker 4” run in our town that attracts thousands of visitors and our friends’ son Shea Weilbaker has won it twice in a row. We’ll go downtown to see if he three-peats, then turn our attention to … Continue reading

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The Divisive Herb: Unraveling the Curious Case of Cilantro Detestation

Introduction: In the culinary world, one cannot underestimate the power of herbs to ignite passion and divide opinions. Among these, cilantro, a verdant and pungent herb, has emerged as a perennial lightning rod, evoking intense love from some and vehement … Continue reading

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Let’s talk about Saratoga County Restaurant Week

Restaurant weeks are promotional periods during which local establishments offer a special menu at a fixed price to attract more business. To us the fixed price is key. If it’s $35 for dinner, let’s say, I want to see what … Continue reading

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Top 5 non-recipe posts of 2022

Ten for ten! This month marks the tenth anniversary of Burnt My Fingers. Our readership numbers are down from the pandemic peak, to be expected, but well above pre-pandemic levels. That suggested some folks who were lured into the kitchen … Continue reading

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In which I make The Bear’s braciole

In Episode 6 of the chef drama “The Bear”, the Berzatto family is gathered in the kitchen while dead brother Michael (this is a flashback) tells a shaggy dog story involving the Chicago Blackhawks and Bill Murray. During the process … Continue reading

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