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An image of Zuni Roast Chicken with Bread Salad from the “Zuni Cafe Cookbook.”

In & Out of the Kitchen: Recreating a San Francisco treat

I spilled a drink on Alice Waters. As you might expect, she was nice about it. The chef, restauranteur and… Read more »

Area schools vying for best maple syrup in statewide contest

Image Caption – Clockwise from lower left: Students in the Schoharie Central School District use provided “Sap Sacks” to collect… Read more »

Baked haddock with shrimp and crab stuffing at Anker's Fish House in Schenectady.

Schenectady

At The Table: An old-fashioned favorite for fried fish and more at Anker’s in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — You know you’re in Schenectady when the fish fry place has pierogies on the menu. Anker’s Fish House… Read more »

The writer’s kitchen floor shines again (inset photo at left) after being refinished for the first time in 17 years. Background photo shows the floor before refinishing. (Caroline Lee photos)

In & Out of the Kitchen: Floors refinished — the longest days

Over three very long days, we had our wooden kitchen floor refinished. Same guy as last time, same finish, same… Read more »

Wendy Pojmann with her book

Schenectady

A wake-up call on espresso: Schenectady author Wendy Pojmann releases book on history of espresso in Italy

Wendy Pojmann wasn’t planning on writing an entire book about espresso. In fact, she was in Italy for something entirely… Read more »

At Alotta Empanadas, clockwise from top left: Three empanadas with golden, flaky crusts; a catfish dinner alongside beans with sauce and a cup of not-too-sweet fruit punch; and apple and peach empanadas for dessert.

Rotterdam

At the Table: Tiny gem Alotta Empanadas serving up pockets full of goodness in Rotterdam

Recently I have noted my friends on social media posting in hushed tones about the likelihood of “a light at… Read more »

Top left: Poaching boneless chicken with half an onion and some sprigs of parsley. Bottom left: Adding red bell pepper to sauce. Right: Poached poultry with Parmigiano pasta and pepper. (Photos by Caroline Lee)

In & Out of the Kitchen: Pushing the envelope to kick dinner doldrums

This isn’t my idea. I’m just passing it along. After examining the contents of my freezer, fridge and cupboards again,… Read more »

Pictured are imported meats and cheeses and an Italian sub at La Gioia Italian Deli on Van Vranken Avenue in Schenectady. (Caroline Lee/For The Daily Gazette)

Schenectady

At the Table: Schenectady’s La Gioia deli serving up much more than subs

I went to La Gioia to pick up subs and came home with a grocery bag filled with meals for… Read more »

Baked ziti casserole (photo provided)

In & Out of the Kitchen: Husband takes a turn — and baked ziti is a hit

“What should we have for dinner tonight?” husband Eric asked, early in the day. I’d made roast chicken, then chicken… Read more »

Crab Rangoon at Great Wall. (Beverly M. Elander)

At the Table: Great Wall in Schenectady falls flat on flavor

Neither a dark nor stormy night, but it was an unpleasant Friday afternoon. And the forecast promised frigid weather for… Read more »