Tag Archives: Upstate

Gluten-free ale from Steadfast Beer Co

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Had a conversation at Saratoga Beer Week with Alison and Jeremy Hosier, brewers at Steadfast Beer Co. in Albany. They brew with sorghum in place of barley and wheat, and their new product, Sorghum Pale Ale, is just about to … Continue reading →

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House brand taste test… Ketchup!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

I have a soft spot for store or “house” brands. I’m convinced that they are not made in actual houses, but in the same factories used to produce the national brands*. The difference comes when it’s time to slap on … Continue reading →

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Saratoga Chowderfest 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

Possibly because of the nice weather, Saratoga Chowderfest was slammed this year. (Event date was February 4, 2012.) There was a mile-long backup on the highway coming into town, no legal parking spaces anywhere near downtown (creating a ticket-writing field … Continue reading →

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Turkey Joints from Nora’s of Rome, NY

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

I have a soft spot for unusual foods that are only available in a single, out-of-the-way location, and Nora’s Turkey Joints sure fit the bill. I heard about them from colleagues on the upstate boards of Yelp when somebody wanted … Continue reading →

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If this is a “soft opening” you can tase my ass!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

A new restaurant recently opened in our area and I went to try it out. The name and cuisine aren’t important. I drove a long way to order three things of which one was unavailable, one was extremely mediocre, and … Continue reading →

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Cider Donuts

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Cider donuts are a tradition here in upstate New York, where they make their appearances at roadside stands, U-picks and even major supermarkets during apple harvest time. In essence, they’re sugar coated cake donuts with apple cider used as some … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Thai street food

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Burnt My Fingers

Even since I’ve moved to upstate New York I have been hankering for real Thai street food. Not that I have ever been to Thailand, but I was spoiled for 20 years in Los Angeles by Patty at Arunee, who … Continue reading →

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Our salami satisfies everybody (the red sauce topic)

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Burnt My Fingers

I have been trying ever since I arrived in Upstate New York to understand the appeal of the “red sauce place”. This is a neighborhood restaurant that serves a limited menu of Italian-American staples, and many people are passionate about … Continue reading →

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