Tag Archives: California

Fancy Trail Mix and Granola from Frog Hollow Farm

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

I would not have taken Frog Hollow Farm Trail Mix on the road with me during my backpacking days. I was a penny pincher then as now and my preferred energy snack was a mixture of equal parts roasted peanuts, … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Andersen’s Split Pea Soup

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Andersen’s Split Pea Soup was an attraction in college days when I used to drive frequently between Southern and Northern California. I’d always order the “Traveler’s Special” which was a bottomless bowl served with their tasty Onion Cheese Bread. This … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bourbon Persimmon Bread

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

My California friend Carol Worthington Levy came up with this delicious version of Bourbon Persimmon Bread, using persimmons grown in her own back yard. It’s modified from a recipe that originally appeared in Beard on Bread. Makes two 9-inch loaves. … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Koreafornian Cooking

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Koreafornian Cooking is the website of Tammy Quackenbush, a food writer and promoter based in San Francisco. It’s loaded with articles about the fusion of Korean and California culture through California kimchi makers, snack-of-the-month programs for hungry Korean expats and … Continue reading →

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