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Dining at SCCC’s Casola Dining Room: Greece/Eastern Mediterranean
Update: I’ve gotten my hands on the recipe for the baba ghanoush. It does not contain tahini, and the lemon juice is added in an unusual way. Doesn’t matter – it’s great. Click here for the recipe. I’m...
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Nasal Surgery, and the Downtown Schenectady Merchant Mash-Up
Stay with me here – those two items are related. I’ve been a little under the weather for the past week; last Friday, I underwent septoplasty surgery to correct a “grossly deviated” septum. My right...
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Scoping Out Comfort Kitchen in Saratoga Springs
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an after-hours blogger bash at one of Saratoga Springs’ newest restaurants, Comfort Kitchen. I also had the pleasure of finding a FREE parking spot, the last...
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Livin’ La Dolce Vita – A Liveblog Event
Updated with Final Thoughts Below… A dinner/show at Randy Loren’s La Dolce Vita restaurant in Schenectady. A birthday celebration in my honor. With my mom and her childhood friend (both named Kathy,...
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Lunch at Crop Bistro and Bar
Since we were going to be in downtown Cleveland for a meeting around lunchtime, we decided to head around the corner from our meeting location and have lunch at Crop Bistro & Bar. Crop is housed in...
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My Latest Post for Akron Empire – George’s Donuts in Twinsburg, Ohio
I’ve been at it again! Here’s my latest post for Akron Empire, with a review of George’s Donuts here in Twinsburg, OH: George’s Donuts in Twinsburg There’s a little hat-tip in there to my Siena...
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Lunch at L’Albatros in University Circle
One of the many perks of my job is frequent opportunities to enjoy working lunches around town. This afternoon, I had the pleasure of dining at L’Albatros in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood....
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Product Review: Eat Well Enjoy Life Yellow Lentil Hummus
I was walking through Target the other night (you know, one of those trips where you have $14 worth of stuff on your list and end up walking out of there with your wallet $137 lighter) and noticed a...
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Aladdin’s Again
Went to Aladdin’s in Hudson again today, and decided to try their chicken salad stuffed pita. This is what arrived at my table: It was nearly as big as my head! Delicious though – moist chicken, nicely...
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WWWD – Bob’s Your Uncle “Bob White”
AI thought the name was funny, and the price was right You know me – I love a bargain. And I’ve been loving finding those “end of bin” signs at Heinen’s, which signal a great deal to be had. With my...
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Spam Spam Spam Spam…and Tapas
My friend Nell and I went to see Spamalot at Proctors on Wednesday night, and we ventured out for dinner in Schenectady beforehand. We had originally intended to re-visit Aperitivo Bistro on State...
View ArticleCelebrating Restaurant Week in Schenectady
Last night, Bob and I joined my friends Nell and Skip for dinner at Parisi’s Steakhouse in Schenectady. The occasion was Schenectady’s 3rd annual Restaurant Week (Jan 29-Feb 2), which I’m proud to say...
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An Elegant Birthday Dinner, Dahling
This past Saturday night, my wonderful husband took me to a very elegant restaurant that I’d been dying to try for many years – The Scrimshaw at the Desmond in Albany. I’ve been to several weddings,...
View ArticleRandom Reports and Reviews
Some culinary observations from the past week or so: International Delight makes a delicious (dare I say, Wendalicious?) coffee creamer called Marshmallow Mocha. It’s a Limited Edition, so I’d better...
View ArticleRandom Reports and Reviews #2
More culinary observations from this past week: The Halfmoon Diner is one of Halfmoon’s best-kept secrets – they make a terrific bowl of chili, and the best coconut cream pie I’ve ever had. The service...
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Restaurant Re-Creation #2 – Potato Pancakes
One of our very favorite restaurants in the entire world is Spa Brauhaus, located in Ballston Spa, NY. It’s a German restaurant, decorated in the most fascinating 1970’s rec-room-chic. Blond wood...
View ArticleRandom Reports and Reviews #3
Observations from the past couple weeks or so: I joined the YMCA a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been going regularly – Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I’m taking a Step class, and it’s totally kicking...
View ArticleTomato Soup
I had an incredible cup of Creamy Tomato & Basil Bisque today at the Muddy Cup in Downtown Schenectady (inside Proctors). Wendalicious! Plus they have great coffee and scones, too. The Muddy Cup...
View ArticleRestaurant Recreation #3 – Creamed Spinach
A few weeks ago (for Bob’s birthday) we went out to dinner with my in-laws to that new steakhouse in Latham, Filet 7 West. It was okay – food was decent, service was good, but it was extremely...
View ArticleAn Incredibly Local Weekend
I had the most amazing weekend – technically, I was working, but it really was an incredible learning experience. As part of my work, I (and my event partner Debbie from Roots & Wisdom) planned...
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Lazy, Lazy, Lazy!
OK, I admit that I’m very “Martha” when it comes to cooking and baking – I prefer to make things from scratch because they’re just better that way, and I take great pride in my culinary skills....
View ArticleAsk Wendalicious – She’s The Cheesiest!
A reader writes: Hello, I am looking for a restaurant in or around Schenectady, New York that has really good macaroni and cheese. Can you help me? Hmmm…that is a great question. I haven’t had...
View ArticleAnd I Bet He Reads Playboy for the Articles, too.
You have GOT to read this: local restaurant critic B.A. Nilsson recently reviewed the food at DiCarlo’s on Central Ave. in Albany. For those who don’t know, DiCarlo’s is an…ahem…”gentleman’s club”....
View ArticleSchenectady County Restaurant Week set for January 27-31
Good news! Schenectady County’s popular Restaurant Week returns this month, in honor of this year’s Schenectady County’s Bicentennial Celebration! From Tuesday, January 27 through Saturday, January...
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Coconut Lovin’
I am a big fan of coconut cream pie…but alas it is probably among the worst things you can eat: egg yolks, heavy cream, pastry dough, coconut, whipped cream, etc. I was jonesing HARD for a coconut...
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Oh, Snap!
I recently discovered what just may be the most delicious cookie ever sold.* I had been on a quest of sorts, trying to find a cookie that I could crush into crumbs and sprinkle atop my makeshift...
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Addiction Thy Name is Sugar
My sister and I are convinced that Lofthouse Frosted Cookies must be made from crack. I challenge anyone to eat only one after taking a bite of one of these bad boys. Lofthouse Frosted Cookies And,...
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No, Seriously, THIS is Why You’re Fat.
Ever see that website, www.thisiswhyyourefat.com? Well, I think Domino’s has earned a spot in its Fat Hall of Fame (I don’t know if they really have one, but if they did, this should be in there):...
View ArticleThe World of Wendalicious Wong
Sorry for the long absence…my life has yet again gotten away from me. I’ve been so busy leading up to my June 6 event in Schenectady County (History & Heritage Day), that I’ve almost completely...
View ArticleHow does one become a food critic?
Seriously. Because that is what I want to do when I grow up. I’m pretty certain I would be the best damn food critic in this area. (Sorry, Steve Barnes. You’re great.) Do you have to send in a...
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Celebrate With Sandwiches!
Bellini’s Italian eatery is celebrating its 50th Anniversary year in 2009, and among other things has added “1959 Classic Italian Sandwich Shop” offerings to its lunch menu at three of its locations...
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Painted Goat – Local Goat Farmer
Painted Goat logo Keepin’ It Local – Catskill Mountain Foundation Blog Post about Painted Goat Farm I bought some Rosemary Fig Goat Cheese from the Painted Goat a few weeks back at the Schenectady...
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Cocina Criolla*
I had lunch yesterday with my friends Gail and Nell, at Schenectady County Community College’s Casola Dining Room. The Casola is the college’s restaurant “laboratory,” where the culinary students get...
View ArticlePie á la Mold
Last night, Bob and I went to eat at our usual weekend quick-dinner place, the Halfmoon Diner on Route 9. I’ve mentioned it here before, and I’ve always had good things to say about it. After last...
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Elton John, Billy Joel, and the Barnsider – Evening in Review
Bob and I (and our friends Ken & Barb) FINALLY got to see the Elton John/Billy Joel concert that we’ve been waiting for – almost a year after purchasing the tickets! They cancelled two earlier...
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Dining at the Casola: Tuscany
I apologize to Mr. Larkin for the horrible delay in posting this review…I fully expect to receive a two-letter-grade reduction in my test score. It’s like my high school English class all over again....
View ArticleThe TU Best of the Capital Region: The FUSSYLittleBALLOT
If you are a regular reader of the FUSSYLittleBLOG, then you are aware of Daniel’s campaign to rig the voting positively influence the results of the Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region poll. If...
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New Favorite Snack: Tortas de Aciete
Or, in English: Sweet Olive Oil tortas. I stumbled across these little tasties during my trip to Hannaford on Sunday – the broccoli was abhorrent, but these tortas are sublime. I was looking for a...
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Dining at the SCCC Casola Dining Room – Southern/Creole
A few weeks back I received a phone call from Jay Larkin, instructor at Schenectady County Community College’s Culinary Arts Program. Jay was pleased with the blog post that I wrote about the Casola...
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Tasting: Classé Catering’s New BBQ Venture, Big KaHoona
I attended a tasting event this past Wednesday at Classé Catering in Albany. I was part of a contigent of food bloggers who were invited to sample the wares of Classé’s newest venture, Big KaHoona BBQ....
View ArticleIf I Blogged in Taiwan, I’d Probably Be in Jail Right Now
On Tuesday, a high court in Taiwan sentenced a blogger by the name of Liu t0 30 days in jail plus two years of probation, and ordered her to pay NT$200,000 (approx US$7000) in compensation. Her crime?...
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Good Service Goes a Long Way – Brick House Pizza & Grille in Clifton Park
Bob and I dined out recently (twice, to be more precise) at the newly-opened Brick House Pizza & Grille in Clifton Park. We’re always excited when there’s a locally-owned option to be found in the...
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